Prince Ping Pong Tables: Models, Specs, Parts and Alternatives (2026)

Are Prince Ping Pong Tables Still Sold?

Yes. A Prince ping pong table is still sold new in the US, mainly through DICK'S Sporting Goods, where current listings include the Challenger, Lifestyle, Signature 5200 and Adversary All-Weather. The best-known older models, the Tournament 6800 and Odyssey, now turn up mostly as used or clearance tables.

Prince itself is a licensed brand, not a table factory. That matters when you need a manual, a replacement part or a warranty answer. Below you will find the brand story, verified specs for the models with published numbers, how to identify your table, parts and net fixes, a used-buying checklist and the current tables worth buying instead.

A Short History of the Prince Brand

Prince was founded in 1970 and began by making tennis-ball machines. Its name comes from Princeton, New Jersey. The company became famous after Howard Head, the inventor behind the Head ski and racquet brand, joined in the early 1970s and developed its oversized tennis racquet.

The business filed for Chapter 11 in 2012, and Authentic Brands Group acquired the Prince brand name that July. Since then Prince has worked like many licensed sports names: the brand owner signs partners to make and sell products in different categories and regions. In 2018, for example, Authentic Brands named Sports Brands Europe its master partner for Prince racquet sports gear and apparel in Europe.

Who Actually Built Prince Tables

Older Prince tables carried Escalade Sports details in their manuals. The 2015 owner's manual for the Prince T8830 "Sport" table lists Escalade Sports, PO Box 889, Evansville, IN 47706, and notes that Prince is a trademark of Prince Sports, LLC. Escalade is the same company behind STIGA tables in the US and the Ping-Pong brand.

Escalade's current table tennis page lists only STIGA and Ping-Pong, not Prince. Current DICK'S and Public Lands listings for Prince tables say "Imported" without naming a manufacturer. So for a newer table, contact the retailer first. For an older Escalade-era model, the manual's contact details are your starting point.

Prince Table Tennis Table Models and Specs

The table below covers the models with published specs we could confirm from retailer listings and manuals. Where a figure was not published, it is marked as not listed rather than guessed.

Prince Challenger

The Challenger is the current entry model. Public Lands lists play dimensions of 108 x 60 x 30 in, storage dimensions of 23 x 60 x 63 in and playback dimensions of 56 x 60 x 63 in. It has a 15 mm MDF top in matte grey, leg levelers, bumper corners, playback mode and a pro net and clip set. Its one-fold design and three-step assembly (attach the legs and net) make it quick to set up.

Prince Tournament 6800

The Tournament 6800 was sold as a DICK'S exclusive. Listings give it an 18 mm MDF top, a 2 in box steel apron, leg levelers, bumper corners, 3 in locking casters and paddle and ball storage on each side. It folds to 32 x 60 x 62 in, and the playback position measures 70 x 60 x 62 in. It ships about 50% pre-assembled, and two people need about 90 minutes to finish it. Some reviews give a 110 lb weight, but that figure is not on the retail listing, so treat it as unconfirmed.

Interestingly, the old Tournament 6800 product URL at DICK'S now shows the Challenger. If you are shopping by that name, check the top thickness: 18 mm means a 6800, while 15 mm is the newer Challenger.

Prince Odyssey and Adversary

The Odyssey was Prince's all-weather table. TableTennisSpot describes it as a one-piece aluminum-top design on 4 in casters, with a playback mode and a net. DICK'S now lists the Prince Adversary All-Weather under a product URL that still contains "odyssey". That suggests it took over the Odyssey's place in the range, but Prince has not published a model comparison, so confirm the specs on the listing before you buy.

Lifestyle and Signature 5200

Both appear on DICK'S as Prince indoor tables. Their full specs were not available to verify, so check the listing for top thickness before ordering parts or a cover.

How to Identify Your Prince Table

1. Look under the top. Most tables carry a label or sticker on the underside or frame with a model number. Escalade-era Prince tables use numbers starting with T88, such as T8830, T8840 and T8870.
2. Measure the top thickness. Measure at the edge: 15 mm is just under 5/8 in, 16 mm is 5/8 in and 18 mm is about 3/4 in.
3. Check the construction. One-fold tables (Challenger) fold as a single unit. Two-half tables split apart, and the T8830 manual says at least two adults are needed to move one half.
4. Find the manual. Search the model number plus "owner's manual". Several Prince manuals are hosted on manual archive sites.

Prince Table Parts, Nets and Covers

Prince does not run a dedicated parts store for tables, so most repairs come down to universal parts. Because every full-size Prince model uses the standard 9 x 5 ft footprint, common items are easy to replace:

• Nets: Any 72 in clamp or spring-clip net set fits, as long as it handles your top thickness. Prince also sells its own Pro Net and Clip Set and Classic Net and Post Set through DICK'S. See our guide to the best ping pong nets for sets that fit 15 to 18 mm tops.
• Covers: Use a fitted cover for the folded storage position or a flat cover sized for 108 x 60 x 30 in tables in play position. The best ping pong table covers guide explains which style suits each.
• Wheels, bolts and leg caps: Measure the stem and wheel diameter (3 in on the Challenger and 6800) and match them at a hardware store.
• Hinges and locking levers: These are model-specific. Try the manual's parts list and the retailer first. A damaged safety latch is a reason to stop folding the table until it is fixed.

Assembly and Care Tips From the Manuals

The T8830 manual is a good guide to what older Prince tables expect:

• Tools: A Phillips screwdriver, a 3/8 in wrench, two 7/16 in wrenches or sockets and a rubber mallet.
• People: At least two adults to move a table half, and three are recommended to connect the halves.
• Cleaning: Use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth only. No chemicals or abrasive cleaners on the playing surface.
• Maintenance: Oil all moving parts, including the pivot points.
• Storage: Keep indoor tables in a dry area, folded when not in use. Wood-based tops can sag or bow with changes in humidity and temperature.

The T8830 also carried a 90-day limited warranty, which is short next to the one-year warranty JOOLA USA lists on its tables.

Buying a Used Prince Table: Checklist

• Top flatness: Lay a long straight edge across each half. Bowing or swollen edges point to moisture damage, which does not reverse.
• Bounce test: Drop a ball at several spots, including near the center joint. Dead spots usually mean a warped or delaminated top.
• Locks and latches: Fold and unfold each half. Every safety latch should click firmly.
• Wheels and levelers: Check that the casters lock and that the leg levelers turn.
• Net and posts: Missing posts are cheap to replace, so do not overpay for a table with them, and do not walk away over them either.
• Model number: Photograph the label so you can find the manual later.

For context on what new tables cost at each tier, see our ping pong table prices breakdown.

Prince vs Other Home Table Brands

Prince tables sit in the home-recreation tier, much like Sportcraft ping pong tables once did. Specialist brands offer a wider range of top thicknesses, published warranties and easier parts support. If you are weighing options, compare the JOOLA ping pong tables lineup and our Harvard ping pong table review, or go straight to our ranked best ping pong tables. Top thickness matters most: a 15 mm top gives a lower, less even bounce than 18 mm, and 25 mm tops play closest to club tables.

Best Alternatives to a Prince Ping Pong Table

These current tables line up with the main Prince models: a 15 mm swap for the Challenger, a step up from the Tournament 6800, an all-weather table for Odyssey owners and a quick-setup family pick.

JOOLA Inside 15

JOOLA Tour 2500

JOOLA Nova DX Outdoor

STIGA Advantage Lite

The Bottom Line

A Prince ping pong table is a reasonable home-recreation buy, and the Challenger and Tournament 6800 both have full 9 x 5 ft surfaces with playback mode. Parts support is thin, though, because the brand is licensed and the manufacturer is not named on current listings. If you already own one, universal nets, covers and casters will keep it going. If you are buying new and want better bounce or warranty support, a JOOLA or STIGA table in the same tier is the safer choice.

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