How to Buy an Air Hockey Table

An air hockey table is a great way for teens (and adults) to build relationships and get some friendly competition going in the game room. Here are the things to keep in mind when selecting an air hockey table so you get the most for your hard earned dollars no matter how large or small your budget.

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1. Think about who will be using the air hockey table and if you'd like a professional stand-alone model, something smaller and more suitable for the home or a portable "tabletop" type of air hockey to be use at the kitchen table if your space is limited.

2. Look for a quality air hockey table regardless of the type you desire. You don't want to make an investment in something that will only last a year or possibly two. Look for heavy-duty design and replaceable components.

3. Expect a quality, professional table to set you back around one thousand dollars and a quality home version to run about 500 dollars. Air hockey tables that are priced much below this may not end up lasting very long, but can still be purchased for under 100 dollars and may be just fine for your game room needs. Portable tabletop versions of air hockey can run anywhere from 20 dollars and up, and can still be a lot of fun for anyone on a tight budget.

4. Shop for a good name in air hockey tables. A Gamecraft table, while one of the more expensive models, will certainly last a long time.

5. Compare prices. Looking on shopping sites like nextag.com will enable you to find a wide range of air hockey tables available to fit just about any budget and see customer reviews as well before you buy one.

6. Consider buying used if you want an excellent quality air hockey table. A quality air hockey table is one of those things that will last awhile, and buying a used table with an excellent name ensures you're getting a quality product and it can save you hundreds over buying new.