We'll start with the best and work our way to the most affordable because, frankly, that's the way you determine a Foosball tables' quality: Weight and Price. Arguments abound for which foosball table is the "best," but I'll focus on the home market and the results I've found in my 22 years of researching and selling these tables.Valley-Dynamo is the clear leader in the Foosball market with its T-3000, which can, if you so desire, be ordered with a single goalie. This is one of only a few foosball tables (anymore) that I know of with a one-goalie option. The other is the Brunswick Euro Scorer which I describe below.
If you want the T-3000 foosball table delivered and set-up in your home, it will cost $2,628 (from this establishment anyhow). If you want to pick it up in a box, I can have it ready to load at our shop for $2,478.
Specifications (same for both the 3-goalie and 1-goalie models):
- L: 56”
- W: 30”
- H: 36”
- Weight: 355 lbs
- (single goalie)
- Available in Platinum, Matte Black and Crimson Pro finishes.
- Thin-wall split Competition bearings for greater control and shot blocking.
- Patented Tornado men improved with sharper corners and increased cross section for better ball control and passing
- Tornado’s patented split bearing design combines durability, function, and ease of replacement and removal for cleaning
- Color-keyed, super high grip, interchangeable handle system exclusive to Tornado
- Available in single-goalie configuration (3-man goalie standard)
- 3/4" Playfield, ramped beneath the laminate on single-goalie tables for a seamless look – no add-on ramps!
- Contemporary and rugged Stainless-steel laminate finish with end protectors and bold Tornado graphics
- Redesigned player “foot” allows more precise ball control with higher cross hatching and square sides
- Full-access hinged top
- Classic Style blonde-and-black goal and match counters
- Proudly built in Richland Hills TX, USA.
The other difference between the two is that the Classic delivers the ball at the side and the Sport delivers it at the end of the table. Finally, the Classic has a leg leveler design while the Sport has "adjustable" legs and may be better suited for families with kids in the 7-12 year old range.
One of the reasons we like the Tornado brand is that we're familiar with the company, Valley-Tornado, and we know that we can order replacement parts for the tables. There is nothing more frustrating than talking with a customer who has purchased a cheaper brand and is looking for parts. Usually, we end up jury-rigging something made with Dynamo parts, so why not purchase the quality table in the first place and avoid the $450 buyers remorse syndrome.
Other models in the Valley-Dynamo line include:
Elite: $1,998
Madison, Reagan, & Worthington: $2278
Scottsdale: $2,578.
Best Under $1,000
For those who absolutely cannot purchase a foosball table in the over-$1,000 category, we carry the Brunswick Kicker (who makes up these names?) for $699. Delivery and set-up will run you another $150; my husband curses when he puts these together, so it might be worth the money.
The Brunswick Euro Scorer $1,300 (Includes White Glove Delivery & Set-up)
Specifications:
- Inclined corners for fast, non-stop play
- Brunswick exclusive humanistic counter-balanced men allow easier cross-court shots
- Four integral and removable rubber cup holders keep
- refreshments securely away from the playing surface
- Adjustable leg levelers
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 56.3" x 29.5" x 37"
- Weight 193 lbs
- Finish: Walnut
- Sturdy cabinet with a scratch-resistant laminate in a rich walnut finish
- Laminate playfield with full-color logo
- Chrome-plated steel rods (0.62" diameter/0.12" thick wall) resist bending and withstand abuse
Brunswick Premier Foosball Table: $1,800 (Includes White glove Delivery & Set-up)
Specifications:
- Three-man goalie for fast play
- Pre-assembled player roads with three-piece bearings
- End ball returns
- Includes four balls
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 56.3" x 49.8" x 36"
- Weight 250 lbs
- Sturdy vinyl cabinet and melamine play surface
- Unique metal “X” frame base for increased stability
- Three-man goalie for fast play
- Pre-assembled player roads with three-piece bearings
- End ball returns
- Includes four balls
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 56" x 56" x 36.3"
- Weight 177 lbs
MATERIALS
- Hammered metal hardware and distinctive “X” foundation design
- Hand-rubbed antique finish showcasing the natural grains and texture of the cabinet’s rough-hewn wood
- Three-man goalie for fast play
- Pre-assembled player roads with three-piece bearings
- End ball returns
- Includes four balls
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 56" x 56" x 36"
- Weight 202 lbs
MATERIALS
- Hammered metal hardware and distinctive joinery
- Hand-rubbed antique finish showcasing the natural grains and texture of the cabinet’s rough-hewn wood
If we do not have the table you want in stock, you need to plan on a 10-business day lead-time for most tables. Now all you have to do is practice up before your kids take you on!
