Unfortunately, it's not always easy to get hold of a decent net at a reasonable price. So I was quite interested to take a look at the DHS P104 net that was in use at the recent 2012 Australian Open Table Tennis Championships. Retailing at around $55-60 US, it's a bit cheaper than some of the other top of the line models out there. But is it up to national level standard?
Here's the basic specifications, according to the DHS America website:
- 72" cotton mesh net
- Heavy duty metal posts
- Tension adjustment
- Height adjustment
You can also see the net post height adjuster at the bottom right of the photograph, which is a simple to use screw type adjuster. Easy and effective.
I'm not quite sure why the net clamp needs such large ridges on the part that goes over the surface of the table, but the framework in general is quite solidly made, which is a plus, especially if you are going to be putting the net up and down a lot.
Summary
The DHS P104 is a good value for money table tennis net, with a sturdy framework and good quality netting. The net is a little springy for my own personal taste, but admittedly that is just my own opinion, other readers may quite like it. At the time of writing (July 2012), it is available on sale from Amazon.com at quite a hefty discount (sale price $22.58), which makes it excellent value for money if you can pick it up at that price.Interested in purchasing a DHS P104 table tennis net? Buy from Vendor - DHS America