The biggest benefit of this table is simply how great it looks. the inlaid veneers, beveled edges and finish all complete this piece and make it an easy conversation starter. Assembly was relatively simple and straight forward. The Build quality is very satisfactory, solid wood parts, seems very firm after assembly. the rods are telescoping so you do not bash your opponent! that is to say they do not push through to the other side and poke them, very neat and useful on a smaller table.
The Play on this table was not initially as good as i would have liked. the ball could squeak by you on the outside, even with a defender pinned against the wall. and often, the ball could get stuck in a corner and there is little to be done other than to manually move it. I Fixed this problem by shaving the bumpers down which allowed wall play and made getting the ball out of the corner more easily. Be care full not to shave a bumper to far! there is a sweet spot, go no further.
sometimes the foosballs lift up and smack against the glass. This generally happens during wall play, and is why i suspect they had the foosball men constructed far away form the wall to begin with. i simply caution my players not to spin the handles, as any respectable player doesn't partake in that behavior to begin with! if you love spinning handles then this table is perhaps not a great choice. This table sits in my entertainment room alongside other nice wooden accents and furniture, you couldnt ask for a less obnoxious foosball table. Also, It easily shines as a coffee table.