It’s an exciting week for tennis fans as the 2014 US Open kicked off on Monday, but there’s equally good news for table tennis fans as well—thanks to RCA alum and product designer Julian Bond. Not only can ping pong tables be expensive, they take up a great deal of room: not an ideal situation especially for those living in cramped apartments. (Though, there’s always …
With the same sleek, understated aesthetic as his ready-to-wear collection, James Perse’s luxe ping pong table is built from environmentally-farmed teak wood and finished with a leather-bound net. Add on the solid wood conversion top to turn the piece into a functional dining table.
Borrowing its name 60 years ago from veritable German sports store Jooss and its Landau location, Joola is now synonymous with ping pong and standard for multiple world championship competitions. The brand also caters to amateurs as well, offering a variety of recreational tables that will fit anywhere from a Tokyo apartment or frat house. Joola’s Midsize and Mini tables are great for practicing your …