Stiga Advantage T8580w Table Tennis Table

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Specification...

• Type: Indoor use
• Model number: T8580w
• Size: Full sized table - 9 feet long by 5 feet wide, 2 feet 6 inches high
• Thickness of playing surface: ⅝ inch
• Color of playing surface: Blue
• List Price: $550
• Apron: 1½ inch steel
• Legs: 1½ inch square steel, with self opening function
• Wheels: Eight 3 inch black casters with locks
• Undercarriage: Independent Chassis Design
• Quick play: 10 Minute Assembly - 95% preassembled
• Net & posts: Regulation net and posts set supplied
• Shipping Weight: Approx 190 pounds

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Here's the table in the "playback" position...

When you're erecting or storing this table, each half of the playing surface independently tilts into an upright position.

This feature, which is present on many tables, enables the table to be used by one person by using the upright section of the table as an opponent.

The total measurements for this table in the playback position are:

• Height: 64 inches
• Width: 60 inches
• Depth: 66 inches

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Here's the table in its storage position...

When you're not using the table, you may want to store it away.

Each table half has independent caster beams which allow the two halves to be completely separated and used as freestanding multi-use tables.

Additionally, the chassis design allows the table halves to nest into one another for ultra-compact storage.

This is how the table looks in its nested storage position with each half of the playing surface in an upright position.

The total measurements for this table in the nested storage position are:

• Height: 64 inches
• Width: 60 inches
• Depth: 28 inches

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Here's a close up of the corner of the table...

The corners of a table can be hazardous in certain situations, and this picture shows how the corner of this table is protected.

This is a useful safety feature.

This table has a 1½ inch steel apron underneath the edges of the playing surface.

This helps support the playing surface and reduce the opportunity for the playing surface to warp easily.

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Here's a close up of the undercarriage of the table...

The undercarriage is completely separate for each half of the table.

The cross beams add stability to the table.

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Here's a close up of the type of wheels used for this table...

When you need to move the table (usually in its storage position) there are two wheels on each of the four center legs.

The wheels are 3 inch black casters with locks.

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Here's a close up of the type of legs used for this table...

The 4 outer legs on this table are 1½ inch square steel legs with a self opening function, which means that as you erect the table, the legs automatically open to the required position.

They also have leg levelers which can be used if the floor is uneven.

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Here's a close up of the locking mechanism used for this table...

 

When you're erecting or storing this table, each half of the playing surface independently tilts into an upright position.

This is the spring loaded locking device which is used to secure each half of the playing surface in the upright position.

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Here's a close up of the type of net which is supplied with this table...

The ITTF rules state that the length of the net must be 6 feet, and the height must be 6 inches. It must also be adjustable.

The net and posts set supplied with this table is good quality and meets the above ITTF requirements for competitive play.

The clamp is spring loaded and easy to attach and remove.

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Here's how to assemble this table...

This table requires minimal home assembly.

The only thing that needs to be done is to attach the eight casters to the legs.

The table top is in two halves, with each half measuring 4 feet 6 inches long by 5 feet wide and you'll need help in lifting them out of the box and turning them to the upright position once the casters are installed.

Once assembled, the table can be opened and closed by one person.

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