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Though it says nothing about it in the product description, this table comes in over 100 pieces. The instructions are quite poor. Most images have no verbiage detailing what the diagrams refer to, individual parts have changed without the instructions being updated, and English is an afterthought and poorly translated. The overall experience so far has been terrible. Several parts don't fit and the instructions say ridiculous things like, "To do this (step) the braces for the frame must be bent slightly to the side. Proceed with care when doing this." Really? I am about 1.5 hours into putting it together. And I expect it will take another 4 hours at this rate. About 60% of the time is trying to understand what the instructions refer to -- 20% of the time is trying to find the correct parts because many bolts have been substituted without updating the instructions. Once you know what to do, it's probably 10% of the time in effort. So you'll probably only spend 1 hour actually working on it IF you have the correct tools. Two small wrenches are provided but you will need your own flat head, Phillips, rubber mallet or hammer, and ratchet set (because the little wrenches provided are not very efficient). Of course, the description does not mention this. I suggest a power screw driver -- many of the screws (an bolts) are 40 - 60 MM -- that's a lot of twisting ;-) Anyone can go to their local sporting goods store and purchase an assembled table for 1/2 the price. So far "German quality" is a complete rip off and there is absolutely no value that I can see over a model of 1/2 the price with the SOLE exception that the bottom of the table is supported with metal to prevent warping of the top. Other than that -- it's a ping pong table in pieces that you're on your own putting together. And it costs 3 times any others. I'm going to put a few more hours into it and then update.

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My advice is to stick with the clamp grip posts so they can be used on any table without any problems or having to make a home made adjustment just to make it fit.

We tried to replace an old net on Kettler table with a cheaper variety but it sagged and we had no ability to tighten as necessary. So it is worth paying extra to get this style for the Kettler table.

This net works perfect on Kettler tables, just don't leave it in the sun or it will rot

The net came quickly in the mail and was exactly as described - great service and I would recommend it Thank you

This net is perfect for those of us that don't have a permanent spot for the table. It is very easy to take on & off the table. No screws to turn. No clamps. The design keeps the net taut with a minimum of hardware. I have had my table for over ten years and am on my second net, which is pretty good durability.

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The very first year, the orange plactic bars that you see in the picture broke off. Had to use the remaining nub to open and close the table. Net plastic guides also broke the second year. The surface was faded and became totally splotchy by the third year. The surface it self remained flat and playable. The wheels don't move well and the table is clunky. The cover tore immediately. We had it 5-6 years and then another key part broke (all plastic) and had to put it out with the trash. I had hoped for better life from something that cost me 600. What you want to watch out is that all the moving parts should be metal not plastic as they in this table.

I am commenting on a related product: the Kettler Baltic weatherproof outdoor table tennis table, in blue. Outdoor table tennis table is an ingenious invention. Kettler makes very high quality outdoor tables. The table top is encased in aluminum. The Baltic table we bought was the least expensive in Kettler's product line but the different Kettler tables appear to have the same table top (except for the color) and the main difference seems to be the support system. The bounce is surprisingly decent and consistent even though it may be short of Olympic standard. We live in a place with mild weather all year round so I cannot speak for those whose backyard is covered with snow for several months of a year. The Kettler table definitely sustains the sun and some rain. We set it up on the concrete patio in the backyard and leave it open all the time. Please note if you store it in the folded position (covered with Kettler's protective cover or not), you need to stow it away so that it does not present a safety concern for children. As the patio is surrounded by green plants, the blue color stands out and is probably the better choice for outdoor tables in general. One more tip: the blue table works best with orange balls, which are easier to see during play and easier to spot from a distance when they are hidden in the bushes. We bought the Baltic table at a local store with a good price, so shop around - an outdoor table generally costs more than an indoor table of a similar quality. Update on Nov. 1, 2009: We have had this for almost a year now. It still works great - no problem so far. We kept it open all the time in the backyard. The only thing we had to replace recently was the net (not the net post). You can get the DHS brand net: they are reasonably priced and are of high quality. Additional notes on the related Kettler table cover: This cover only works with a folded table. So if you keep the table open all the time, the Kettler cover would be useless (so no need to buy it, which is usually offered separately).