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The best pool and ping pong table combos
The two games most households actually want, in one footprint — plus the cheaper route that beats every combo table here.
By Ryder M. · Last updated September 27, 2026 · How we pick
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Short answer: the best pool-and-ping-pong combo is a real pool table with a table tennis top that lifts on, not a shrunken cabinet trying to be both. If you already own a pool table, a conversion top does the same job for a fraction of the price and takes no extra floor space at all.
Pool and table tennis is the most-wanted pairing in the game room, and it is also the pairing where the compromise is easiest to avoid — because a table tennis surface can sit on top of a pool table without either game giving anything up structurally.
Before you shop
The two formats, and why it matters
Almost everything sold as a pool and ping pong combo is one of two quite different things.
| Pool table + table tennis top | Shared-cabinet combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool field | Full size, usually 7ft | Undersized, often 5-6ft |
| Table tennis | Full-size conversion surface | Compressed to the cabinet |
| Pool quality | Uncompromised | Noticeably reduced |
| Storage needed | Somewhere for the top | Usually none on flip designs |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
| Suits | Adults who play pool | Children and casual play |
If pool matters to anyone in the house, buy the first format. If the household is children, or the room can only take one compact cabinet, the second is the sensible purchase.
Quick picks
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| # | Product | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best overall Hathaway Maverick 7 ft Pool and Table Tennis Table A real 7ft pool table with a full-size table tennis top on it. | Households that want both games without compromising the pool game | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  Best flip-top option Fat Cat Original 3-in-1 6 ft Flip Game Table Rotates between games in seconds, with nothing to store. | Rooms with no space for spare tops | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 | Best large combo Fat Cat Pockey 7 ft 3-in-1 Game Table A 7ft cabinet, which is what makes the games worth playing. | Family rooms with space for a proper table | Check price on Amazon |
| 4 | Best for variety Hathaway Matrix 54 in 7-in-1 Game Table Pool and table tennis among seven modes, on a child-friendly cabinet. | Families with children who rotate through games | Check price on Amazon |
| 5 | Best budget pick MD Sports 4-in-1 Combo Game Table The cheapest way to get both games into a room. | Testing whether the household will actually use both | Check price on Amazon |
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1. Best overall
Hathaway Maverick 7 ft Pool and Table Tennis Table
Hathaway
This is the configuration to look for, and it is different from most things sold as a combo table. Rather than shrinking a cabinet and squeezing several games onto it, the Maverick is a 7-foot pool table with a table tennis top that lifts on. The pool game is a proper 7-footer, which is the size most bars use and the size most homes should buy.
That matters because pool is the game that suffers most in a shared cabinet. A combo table's pool mode is usually undersized with an engineered bed and simple cushions; here it is a full playing field. The table tennis side is a conversion-style surface rather than a sprung table, so the bounce is slightly firmer, which almost nobody notices in family play.
The trade is the one every lift-off combo has: the table tennis top is a large flat panel that has to live somewhere dry and flat when you are playing pool.
What we like
- A genuine 7ft pool table rather than a shrunken combo field
- Full-size table tennis surface on top
- Only two games, so both are properly sized
- Established home game-room brand with parts availability
Worth knowing
- The table tennis top needs real storage space when it is off
- Engineered bed rather than slate on the pool side
- Two people to change games
Who it’s wrong for
A room with nowhere to store a door-sized panel. If that is you, look at the flip-top pick below or a conversion top on a table you already own.
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2. Best flip-top option
Fat Cat Original 3-in-1 6 ft Flip Game Table
Fat Cat (GLD Products)
The unsolved problem with most pool-and-ping-pong combos is where the unused top lives. A flip table removes it entirely: the playing surface rotates on its long axis, so both games are always on the table and switching takes seconds.
At six feet the pool field is smaller than a standard 7-footer and the table tennis surface is compressed, so this is squarely a casual-play table. For a family that wants to swap games mid-evening without moving furniture, that trade is usually worth it.
It also includes air hockey as a third mode, which children reliably use more than the adults expect.
What we like
- Nothing to store — both games live on the cabinet
- Changes games in seconds, unaided
- Smaller footprint than a 7ft combo
- Good value for three games
Worth knowing
- 6ft compresses both games
- Flip hardware is the wear point
- Not satisfying for anyone who plays pool properly
Who it’s wrong for
Adults who mainly want to play pool. A 6ft flip field is a long way from a real table — buy a dedicated pool table instead.
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3. Best large combo
Fat Cat Pockey 7 ft 3-in-1 Game Table
Fat Cat (GLD Products)
Cabinet size is the single best predictor of whether a combo table is any good, because every game shares it. At seven feet, the pool and table tennis modes both get a playing field worth using rather than a token version of one.
It carries air hockey as a third game, which is the usual trio. Three genuinely built-in games on a large cabinet beats a higher game count on a small one, every time.
It is heavy and it is a permanent piece of furniture. That is the cost of the format being good.
What we like
- 7ft cabinet gives both headline games a real playing field
- Three built-in games, not overlay boards
- One footprint instead of two tables
- Well-supported brand
Worth knowing
- Large and heavy
- Two people to change modes
- Pool is still a compromised version
Who it’s wrong for
A small room. Check the footprint in dimensions and space first.
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4. Best for variety
Hathaway Matrix 54 in 7-in-1 Game Table
Hathaway
If the household is children rather than adults, a higher game count genuinely is a feature. Kids want variety more than fidelity and rotate constantly, so a table offering seven things gets played where a single serious table sits idle.
Be clear-eyed about what seven means: a few games are built into the cabinet and the rest are overlay boards. The pool and table tennis modes are compressed at 54 inches.
For a playroom this is the right purchase. For adults wanting real pool, it is not.
What we like
- Genuine variety for children
- 54in height and reach suit younger players
- Swappable tops are simple to change
- Affordable for the number of games
Worth knowing
- Small playing fields
- Several games are overlay boards
- Tops need storing
Who it’s wrong for
Adults. Every mode will feel small.
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5. Best budget pick
MD Sports 4-in-1 Combo Game Table
MD Sports
A lot of buyers are not sure whether they will really play both games, and an entry combo answers that cheaply before committing to a 7-foot cabinet.
Expect lighter construction across every mode and playing fields that adults will find small. What you learn is which game the household gravitates to — and if it settles on one, you now know which single-purpose table to buy properly.
What we like
- Cheapest route to both games
- Compact footprint
- Recognised brand
- Easy to resell
Worth knowing
- Light cabinet
- Small fields
- Basic components throughout
Who it’s wrong for
A household that already knows pool is the main game.
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Worth knowing
The option that beats every table on this page
If there is already a pool table in the house, you do not need a combo table at all. A table tennis conversion top lifts onto it, gives you a full regulation playing surface, and costs a fraction of anything here. The pool game gives up precisely nothing, because it is still your pool table underneath.
The same limitation applies — the panels have to live somewhere — but you are not replacing a table you already own. We cover the format properly in ping pong conversion tops, and weigh combos against buying separately in combo vs separate tables.
Practicalities
What to check before buying
- Measure for the table tennis mode, not the cabinet. It needs run-back space at both ends, which is usually the most demanding requirement in the room. See dimensions and space.
- Decide where the top will live before you buy a lift-off design. On a 7ft cabinet each panel is roughly door-sized.
- Check the pool field size. A combo advertised as a pool table can have a playing field well under 7 feet. The number matters more than the word.
- Look for adjustable levellers. An unlevel bed ruins the pool mode and is the most common complaint about combo tables.
- Replace the bundled paddles and cues. They are the cheapest part of the package and the usual reason a new table stops being used.
Questions
Common questions
Can you get a pool table and ping pong table in one?
Is a pool and ping pong combo table any good?
Is it cheaper to buy a combo or a conversion top?
What size room do you need for a pool and ping pong combo?
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