Stiga InstaPlay T8288 Table Tennis Table

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Specification...

• Type: Indoor use
• Model number: T8288
• Size: Full sized table - 9 feet long by 5 feet wide, 2 feet 6 inches high
• Thickness of playing surface: ¾ inch
• Color of playing surface: Black
• List Price: $620
• Apron: 2 inch steel
• Legs: 2 inch square steel, with locking struts
• Wheels: 3 inch ball bearing wheel casters
• Undercarriage: Independent Chassis
• Assembly: Fully assembled - from box to play instantly
• Net & posts: Supplied (but net is only 5 feet 6 inches long)
• Shipping Weight: Approx 263 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.

When you watch the video at the bottom of this page, you'll see a demonstration of this near the end of the video.

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.

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

The total measurements for this table in this position are:

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

However, as each half of the table is completely separate from the other, you can store them separately or together.

In addition, each half can be used as a free standing mini table.

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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.

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

This table has a two 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.

The legs lock into position with the cross struts.

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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 four wheels on each half.

The wheels are 3 inch ball bearing casters with a locking mechanism.

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

In addition to the centre legs which have caster wheels on them, the four corner legs are as shown here.

These legs are not adjustable so if you have an uneven floor, this table may not be suitable for that location.

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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 locking device used to secure each half of the playing surface in the upright, storage/playback position.

When you watch the video at the bottom of this page, you'll see this locking mechanism holding the table 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 supplied with this table is 5 feet 6 inches long and 6 inches high and non-adjustable.

Therefore, it does not meet the ITTF requirements for competitive play, but it's suitable for recreational play.

However, you could easily buy a new net and post set to fit onto this table.

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Here's the official Stiga video showcasing this table...

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Here are the instructions for this table...

This table comes ready to use with no assembly required, but there are a few instructions available which will help you to get this table ready for use.

It's a pdf document which is 4 pages long and you can download it now.

Download your Stiga InstaPlay T8288 table tennis table instructions here
(pdf file - 758Kb)

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