8 Person Foosball Table

When it comes to the current state of the world of foosball table manufacturing it is a triumvirate ruled by Tornado, Garlando, and Warrior. And this unique foosball table is made by the last one. Generally speaking, this is a table made by joining two competition size ones. This isn’t necessarily a flaw and has some advantages. A unique feature that makes this table stand shoulders above the competition is the LED lighting. The LED strips that run along the side panels are programmable RGB lights. Thus you can easily change their color but also set two halves differently. A thing I don’t like about these LED strips is that they do not have a diffuser. Thus the individual LEDs are visible.

This table was created basically by joining two tables. This is obvious from the hairline joint in the middle. This is very useful when it comes to transporting it, as it can be split in two. Aesthetically not pleasing characteristic of this is that decals of the playing field follow the same production process. Thus in the center, you have two penalty areas facing away from each other.

When it comes to the qualities of a foosball table, this one is what you would expect from Warrior. Counterbalanced players are mounted on the premium grade bars that glide smoothly inside the nylon bearings. The ends of the bars are encased in transparent plastic enclosures that are a trademark safety feature of this company.

Pros

• Sturdy build
• Competition-level hardware
• Can be split in two for easier transport
• Leg levelers
• Central ball recovery

Cons

• The playing field decals are not very pretty

The next table on my list is made by Tornado. This long foosball table is similarly constructed to the previous one. The playing field is made out of two separate ones, and in my opinion, it suffers the same aesthetical flaw. The decal of the playing field is almost the same. On center you will find two penalty areas facing away from each other. This is not a flaw as such, but for me, it ruins the impression of a jumbo long football pitch. The cabinet’s sides are made out of two continuous pieces. Because of this, the table is not as convenient for transportation as Warrior’s offering is.

In short, this is 101 inches long version of the Tornado T-3000 table, with some additional bits added. Just like the Warrior table, this Tornado has programmable LED strips running along the sides of the playing field. They are very similar RGB lighting solutions to the previous model and similarly do not feature a diffuser. This is a common thing among the table manufacturers, and whoever figures that LED corner diffusers can function as the side ramps will instantly become my favorite company.

When it comes to other qualities, this foosball table is exactly what you would expect from one of the three best manufacturers. It features chrome-plated competition-grade rods with excellent counterweighted players. Patented split bearings are the trademark of all competition tables made by Tornado, and this one features them as well.

Pros

• Single piece sides construction for increased stability and longevity
• Leg levelers
• Sturdy build
• Competition-level hardware

Cons

• The playing field decals are not very pretty
• Not easy for transport due to single piece sides construction
• Goal-side ball recovery

The third large foosball table on my list is made by Garlando, and while the previous two were indoor models, this one is an outdoor product. This doesn’t mean that you must keep it outside, but that you can. While the other two were in a higher or lesser degree two tables joined together, Garlando XXL is an elongated single piece foosball table. It is a 104 inches long version of Garlando’s G-2000 table, which is an excellent product in its own right and this one comes with all of its features. The sides and playing field are made of a single piece 1-inch boards. This makes it very sturdy, but also cumbersome for transport. As opposed to the previous two tables, this one has a beautiful continuous playing field. The middle is occupied by a center circle just like a proper football pitch. Another difference from previous models on my list is the absence of the LED lighting. Not a flaw, but if you are looking for something like that you should have it in mind.

This long foosball table sits only on two pairs of legs. While the cabinet is properly braced, the thickness of the side panels ensures additional rigidity and longevity.

From this table, you can expect the same level of quality as all other tables made by Garlando. The chrome-plated rods feature a telescopic design, which functions as a safety feature. Players are made of sturdy plastic and molded on the rods, which may not be to everyone’s liking.

Pros

• Sturdy and stylish design
• The beautiful single piece playing field
• One-piece playing field decals

Cons

• Goal-side ball recovery
• Not easy for transport due to single piece sides and playing field construction
• No leg levelers