Comparison Kettler Sketch & Pong Outdoor vs Kettler Outdoor 6

The size of the main parts of the table base in a section, in other words, the thickness of these parts. A larger profile, on the one hand, has a positive effect on strength and massiveness (see "Weight"), on the other hand, it affects the cost. Manufacturers select this parameter in such a way that the base can at least normally withstand the weight of the countertop; and since advanced models are equipped with thick and, accordingly, heavy countertops, their base must also be strong. This means that a large profile is often (though not always) a sign of a high quality table.

The weight of a tennis table is, to some extent, an indication of its overall class. A more advanced model, usually, also weighs more: it has a thicker tabletop, a more solid base, such a table is more stable and harder to move. Among models for indoors (see "Type"), weight up to 70 kg is typical for amateur tables, from 70 to 110 — for semi-professional, above 110 — for professional. The weight of all-weather tables can vary from 40 to 100 kg.