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arznable 
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 Topic: DHS America "Star" ping pong tablePosted: 10/12/2012 at 2:31am |
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I would like to buy a table tennis table and has been searching on the web to find a decent one with a price tag of less than CAN$550. When I have almost decided to buy either the Joola Quattro or the Double Fish 01-203, I found the DHS America "Star" ping pong table in a local store nearby. Has anyone heard of it or have experience playing on it?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-toys-games-DHS-AMERICA-STAR-TENNIS-TABLE-WWW-TENNISTABLE-CA-416-827-6351-W0QQAdIdZ420525754 Honestly, I am asking because I suspect it is not a genuine DHS table because first, the DHS label is only a sticker stick onto the side of the table (see website above). Second, this "Star" model is no where to be found on the DHS America website at all. Third, I cannot find a single review about it on the web and lastly, this is the only store that I can find in the entire world that sells this "Star" model. Please comment if you have ever heard of or played on this DHS America Star table. I probably will buy it if it is a genuine DHS table because it is the cheapest (CAN$449) among the 3 tables I am considering, thanks a lot!
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Posted: 10/12/2012 at 3:09am |
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It is this table known as Eurostar
only yours is cheaper and even chip-tuned, like it better. Definitely go for it.
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Posted: 10/12/2012 at 2:23pm |
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The DHS America Star does look very much like the DHS Eurostar. But does the brand sticker look a bit suspicious? My local ping pong club has a few genuine DHS Supreme Pro T1223 tables. The DHS brand name is printed or painted on the side of the table instead of just having a brand sticker which can be removed easily. I played on quite a lot of good to excellent table tennis table: Joola, Stiga, Butterfly, DHS, etc. None of them have their brand names just stick on the tables with stickers. This looks kind of fishy to me. May be I am too suspicious and am wrong about it. Surely it is still open for discussion and more opinions and comments are welcome, thanks.
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Posted: 10/12/2012 at 4:02pm |
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Thanks Imago for the company website. In fact, the DHS America Star is sold exclusively by this company only, not anywhere else. However, the rest of the tables and products being sold are main stream brands and models like the Joola Quattro, Double Fish 01-203, etc. May be I will just go there to try out and play on the table myself to decide.
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Posted: 10/12/2012 at 4:26pm |
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I've bought a number of these tables. If it is the red frame version it is very good. The "STAR" tables are as good as any ive played on and i've been playing for 25+ years
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Posted: 10/12/2012 at 6:07pm |
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Thanks ponghead for the info. A few more questions about the table for you:
1) About the "red frame version", do you mean there is a version which is red on all sides of the frame and legs, or do you mean a grey frame with just a bit red on the side like this one http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-toys-games-DHS-AMERICA-STAR-TENNIS-TABLE-WWW-TENNISTABLE-CA-416-827-6351-W0QQAdIdZ420525754? If it is not the one you are refering to, can I ask what is the different between the grey frame version and the red one?
2) Did you buy the "Star" tables from this shop http://www.tennistable.ca/ at Dufferin & Steeles? Did you paid the advertised $449 + tax + S/H or did you have a better deal? If so, I would like to bargain with them. :)
3) Is there any locking machinism to prevent the table top from falling down when folded upright? In the picture, it shows there isn't any lock there in folded position.
Thanks a lot! Edited by arznable - 10/12/2012 at 6:19pm |
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Posted: 10/13/2012 at 1:31am |
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The two halves are separate and stay stable. No locking mechanism is needed. I have four tables with the same construction. Upgraded them easily to 1 1/4 pro table by gluing and screwing (using tin straps) a plasterboard to the bottom side of the chipboard.
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Posted: 10/13/2012 at 2:21am |
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Thanks for the info Imago. If there are children running around in the house, there is a chance they will hit the table. If there is no lock when the table top is folded up, it may fall down as a result which is quite dangerous.
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Posted: 10/13/2012 at 2:45am |
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There are locks on the wheels. It is extremely difficult to knock down the tops when folded up. You have to be 80 kg and jump at them. Besides, you can secure them to the wall.
The best recipe for a peaceful life is to send children to their grandma.
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Posted: 10/13/2012 at 2:49am |
Ha ha, great suggestion!
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Posted: 10/15/2012 at 9:53am |
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Posted: 10/15/2012 at 10:49pm |
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Hi ponghead, is it the one you refered to as the "red frame" version? Cause the frame looks kind of greyish to me. Can I ask how much did you pay for it? Did you bargain with the sales rep at TennisTable.ca to get a better deal than the advertised price? Thanks.
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