Tornado Sport Review

The Tornado Sport Foosball table is a high-quality mid-tier foosball table for those looking for a long-lasting recreational table. It is built in the USA in Richland Hills, Texas and constructed with quality materials that provide a good playing experience without sacrificing durability and longevity. With a 1-inch thick cabinet and a very nice looking Mahogany Melamine finish, the table has a sleek and professional look that you and your guests will notice. While it is missing some of the high-end features of professional quality foosball tables, the Tornado Sport does provide some extra conveniences like an end ball return, height adjustable legs and boot levelers.

Specifications

• High-end SureGrip black plastic handles
• Does not have counter-balanced men
• A nice Mahogany Melamine finish on a 1" thick cabinet
• Height- adjustable legs with boot levelers
• Dual End ball returns
• Built in the USA in Richland Hills, Texas
• 34" tall 57" long 29" wide not counting handles, 43" wide including the handles

Table Construction

Like previously mentioned, the table is constructed with a solid 1-inch thick cabinet built of manufactured wood that is covered Mahogany Melamine finish. This means that the table has the precision and durability required for a high-quality foosball table while still retaining the high-quality mahogany look of a nice piece of furniture. The table is built to last, it is perfectly level and won't warp over time like many cheaper tables will.

The table also comes with heavy gauge steel rods with Suregrip black plastic handles. These are not flimsy rods and they should stand up to the harshest wear and tear. The bearings themselves can also take a beating and have been specially designed so that they do not allow the ball to be passed in between the men and the sidewalls.

Extra Features

One of the great extra features of the Tornado Sport is the height adjustable legs. By adjusting the bolt position in the legs, you can easily raise or lower the foosball table to your desired position without much hassle at all. This means you can now allow shorter players and small children play without having to dangerously stand on a stool or chair. This makes the Tornado Sport a great choice for families with small children.

In addition to the adjustable legs, the Tornado Sport also includes dual ball returns at either end of the table. This makes it very easy to continue playing when goals are scored. The table also features a redesigned player foot that is enhanced to allow more precision and ball control. The foot has been reshaped to offer maximum control and also given squared off sides and a gripping cross-hatching that make it ideal for maintaining control of the ball even during quick maneuvers.

Lastly, Tornado ships their high-end foosball balls with this table which is a nice surprise. These are precision ground balls that are smooth and heavy and provide the most precise and consistent play of any ball out there. You will notice a huge difference if you are used to playing with the cheap, slick balls found on other tables.

Assembly Process

Although it's not an all-day assembly process, the Tornado Sport does require some assembly when it is shipped to you. Attaching the legs to the cabinet is pretty easy, the hardest part of the build is threading the rods through the players on each for each row of men. This can be done relatively quickly and overall it's a pretty painless setup process.

Conclusion

This is the perfect table for a household looking for a high-quality long-lasting recreational foosball table from the worldwide leader in foosball: Tornado. It's also a great table for those looking for a good kid-friendly table, this table will certainly stand up to abuse and can be easily lowered to allow younger players to participate. It's worth it to spend a bit extra on a table that will last and continue to provide you with a great playing experience for years to come.