Stiga Tournament Series
STS 185 T8521 Table Tennis Table

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• Type: Indoor use
• Model number: T8521
• Thickness of playing surface: ¾ inch
• Color of playing surface: Blue
• List Price: $650
• Size: Full sized table - 9 feet long by 5 feet wide, 2 feet 6 inches high
• Apron: 2 inch powder-coated steel with half-length ball storage (balls not included) and 3D corner protectors
• Legs: 2 inch steel, with self opening function
• Wheels: 3 inch mag wheels with sports tread tires and locks
• Net & posts: Full size pivoting net and post system with tension adjustment integrated into the table to allow opening and closing without removing net
• Undercarriage: Wooden Bottom Board for stability
• Assembly: Patented Quickplay® Chassis for quick and easy assembly (30 Minutes)
• Shipping Weight: Approx 272 pounds

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

This enables one person to use the upright section of the table as an opponent (as shown in the video).

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

• Height: 62 inches
• Width: 60 inches
• Depth: 68 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.

The total measurements for this table in this position are:

• Height: 62 inches
• Width: 60 inches
• Depth: 30 inches

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Here's the table in the process of being erected or being prepared for storage...

After you've assembled all the table pieces together, the table will be in one piece, with a lever system for preparing it for use or storage.

This means that, after initial assembly, one person can erect it ready for use or fold it up ready to store it away.

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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 corners of this table are protected.

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

This table has a section on the end where you can store table tennis balls (not supplied with the table).

The 2 inch deep, powder-coated steel apron, which is underneath the edges of the table, helps to provide stability and reduce the possibility of the table surface warping.

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

The 4 wheels used on the inner legs of this table are 3 inch mag wheels with sports tread tires and are designed to assist you to easily move the table to its desired location.

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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 2 inch steel legs with a self opening function, which means that as you erect the table, the legs automatically open to the required position.

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

The undercarriage on this table is more sturdy than on cheaper tables, which means that the table will not move around when fully open and be less likely to collapse.

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

The net supplied with this table is 6 feet long and 6 inches high, so is the correct length and height according to the official Laws of Table Tennis.

The net & posts are integrated into the table to allow you to open and close it without removing it from the table.

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Official Stiga video showcasing this table...

Stiga have made a video to showcase this table and you can watch it here...

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Here's how to assemble this table...

This table requires home assembly.

Two people will be needed to assemble this table, although three people may be required for certain tasks.

You'll also need two 9/16 and two 7/16 wrenches (spanners) and a Phillips screwdriver. (Ratchet and 9/16, 7/16 sockets are recommended and can be substituted for wrenches).

The table top is in two halves, with each half measuring 4 feet 6 inches long by 5 feet wide.

The manufacturer's assembly instructions are included here.

It's a pdf document which is 14 pages long and you can download it now.

Download your Stiga STS185 T8521 table tennis table assembly instructions here
(pdf file - 4225Kb)

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