Introduction
Although a newer brand, KICK is slowly building a reputation for delivering foosball tables that are of high quality and design, and they might soon become the go-to manufacturer for mid-range tables. If you are serious about spending a little extra to get a durable foosball table that will look right at home in your game room, KICK Foosball tables might be the right choice.
They have a number of different tables in their line-up, but the one that we will be taking a look at today is the 55" Legend Foosball Table. This is the largest size they have available, and it has to be said that this is indeed an excellent purchase. Let's take a closer look.
Quality of Build
The first thing you should be looking at when buying a foosball table is the quality of build. The KICK Legend is a great looking table built to last. Hard wood and MDF particle board are the main materials used in the table, which guarantees that this thing can take a licking.
This is a table that looks solid and durable from top to bottom. The legs are ebony in color, and have a curved design that makes this a piece of furniture you can be proud to have in your home. There are levelers at the bottom of each leg, making it easy to adjust the table to any type of surface you want to set it on. The overall dimensions of the table, in inches, are 55 L, 30 W, and 34 H, which is close to the size of most standard, full size tables that have dimensions of 56L x 30W x 36H . At 148 pounds, this thing is solid and definitely built to last.
Gameplay
The playing surface is nicely painted and free from the dead spots that so often plague other foosball tables. The rods that hold the players are chrome-plated, and each of the players is nicely painted in red and blue. They're also easy to control.
There is a convenient ball return located at each end of the table, and both ends also have scoring markers for each player. The balls are of great quality, and you get four of them included with your purchase.
Who Is this Table Made for?
This mid-range foosball table is a great choice for intermediate players with a budget of around $550, although beginners will surely enjoy it as well. Given its size, it is probably more suited for adults, but kids will definitely also get a kick out of it. This is a durable table, so it's going to be difficult for kids who play on it to do any sort of serious damage. However, with lifetime manufacturer warranty damages shouldn't be of much concern.