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Hi, I'm Carl and thanks for visiting Arcade Report. Want to learn more about official air hockey rules and regulation air hockey table size, equipment and game play? Check out information from the United States Air Hockey Association for complete details on rules, tables, mallets, pucks and more.

#Air hockey equipment pro#

Air hockey tables come in small tabletop versions for kids and kids at heart, medium-sized tables around 5′ long and 7′ – 8′ pro style models for hardcore air hockey enthusiasts.

Air hockey tables are a great addition to your home whether as part of an existing rec or game room or just as a standalone game.

The Lexan yellow puck is used by default unless both tournament players agree to use another color puck. Three pucks have been approved for use by the USAA in tournaments: -Lexan yellow No mallet may be altered by sloping the playing surface in order to create an angled striking or defending surface. The mallet must consist of the same material and be uniform and symmetrical throughout its circumference. Any color is acceptable but the outer rim of the mallet must be different in color than the surface of the air hockey table. The USAA has also approved requirements for air hockey equipment namely the mallets (the paddle you hold in your hand) and pucks (the thin round disc you hit with the paddle) that are to be used in tournaments: Mallets -Must weigh 6 oz. Source: USAA Sanctioned Air Hockey Equipment So if you want to play the tables that the pros use, you can choose from the following: Brunswick Blue Topĭynamo Photon (Ice-Blue Top) w/ thin centerline They have approved 8′ models from three air hockey manufacturers – Brunswick, Dynamo and Gold Standard – that tend to range in price from $1,800 – $3,400.

#Air hockey equipment full#

While you can of course purchase any size, brand and style of air hockey table you like for your own personal usage, you might be interested to know that the United States Air Hockey Association (USAA) and Air Hockey Player Association (AHPA) have approved a list of Full Sized air hockey tables for tournaments. High output blower, electronic scoring unit with multiple game modes, independent leg levelers, built-in drink holders.įlip up electronic scoring, overhang rails reduce puck bounce, heavy-duty 120V blower motor, scratch-resistant surface. Two powerful blowers for consistent air flow, electronic scoring and puck drop, automatic puck return. Hathaway Phantom 7.5′ Air Hockey Game Table Heavy-duty 120V blower, flip-up electronic scoring, overhang rails to reduce puck bounce, can support conversion to a ping pong table. LED electronic scorer, air flow of 80 cubic feet per minute, leg levelers.Ītomic 7.5′ LED Light UP Arcade Air Powered Hockey Table LED scoreboard, LED goal lights, and glowing puck return. Something to remember is that an air hockey table requires less space than a pool table since you don’t have to worry about using a long cue like you do with pool! Model The dimensions of the models below should be confirmed and compared to your room dimensions to be safe.

Both the United States Air Hockey Association (USAA) and the Air Hockey Player Association (AHPA) state that a full sized tournament regulation air hockey table size is 8′ in length x 6′ in width and will typically weigh 385 – 650 lbs.

Medium-sized tables tend to be about 5′ x 3′ and weigh around 75 – 90 lbs. Tabletop games that sit on a kitchen table are mini-versions typically about 40″ x 20″ x 8″ that weigh 5 – 30 lbs depending on the size and material they’re made of. While the average full sized air hockey table requires less space than a typical pool table there are a few considerations to be aware of.Īir hockey tables also come in various sizes to offer a fun alternative for those who don’t have the room for a larger table and for younger players. That’s about it.īefore you run out and buy an air hockey table though, as with a pool table you want to ensure you have enough space in the room you’re planning on putting the table in. Air hockey is a fast-paced fun game and the rules are pretty simple. Adding an air hockey to your basement or games room is a great choice.