Table tennis tables are a great piece of equipment for anyone interested in playing the sport. Whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned pro, having quality table and an appropriate surface to play on can make all the difference. Here's all you need to know about selecting and using table tennis tables:

Size: Official match sized ping pong tables measure 9 feet long by 5 feet wide (2.74m x 1.525m). This size is preferred for tournaments, but there are many smaller sizes available for recreational games and different spaces. Widths will usually be under 4 feet and lengths up to 8-9 feet so that it can fit in most rooms without taking up too much space.

Materials & Durability: Tables are typically made from either aluminum or wood with plastic laminate surfaces over top. The durability of your table will depend on the materials used - higher quality materials will result in a more durable table while cheaper materials won't last as long before they start showing signs of wear and tear such as warping or chipping paint off the surface due to moisture absorption, etc.. If you don’t want to invest too much money this is something worth considering when purchasing a new table tennis table!

Net Set Up: Most ping pong tables come with nets already attached which just needs to be adjusted according to their usage (official tournament regulations require two tensioned posts at each end). However if yours doesn’t come pre-fitted then it might take some additional setup time before being able to get started with your game – especially if buying second hand where instructions may not have been included! Taking five minutes at least every few months should help keep your net properly tensioned.

Portability & Storage: Portability also depends on whether your particular model has wheels or legs that fold away for easy storage; particularly important if playing outside or moving between multiple locations (such as indoors/outdoors) is necessary due to limited space availability in one spot only! A lot of models do feature folding legs though which greatly assists transportation/setup time frames when needed; plus collapsible nets like those found on butterfly branded models can also help ensure quick transition periods between different locations/venues without breaking down into smaller parts too often!

Hopefully this information gives you some helpful insight into choosing an appropriate size, material type, net setup process and portable features when selecting a ping pong range that fits within personal specifications best - enjoy practicing regularly and improving skillset levels quickly through practice~