Table tennis (commonly known as “ping pong) is a game that truly appeals to all ages. It can become more advanced for adults and experienced players, but the game itself is simple enough that even kids can play. As long as they are tall enough to stand by the table and have some basic coordination, they’ll be able to knock the ball back and forth.

So you know you want your family to be able to take advantage of this fun and simple game, but you’re not sure how to go about it. Should you buy a table tennis table? Or should you buy a table tennis conversion top?

Well, if you already have a pool table in your home, a conversion top is probably the way to go. A separate table just for ping pong takes up quite a bit of space, so unless you have extra space and anticipate wanting to use both games at the same time, there is no need to buy a whole separate table just for the ping pong.

Here’s how the conversion tops work. They’re designed to fit specific size pool tables. Make sure you either get an adjustable conversion top, or one that is measured to fit your specific pool table size (such as 7 feet or 8 feet, etc.).

The table tennis conversion top fits over top of the pool table, and is designed to not harm the pool table in any way. It covers and protects the pool surface, while providing a new table on top for you to play ping pong. Then when you are done, simply remove it, fold it in half, and store it away (or just lean it against a nearby wall).

The result is flexibility in your home by adding one more game without adding the full investment (of either money or space) required by an all new table tennis table. Conversion tops are a simple way to increase your family’s entertainment by adding a game that will last a long, long time.