Newport Beach Table Tennis Club

Great group of people, competitive but always fun. Nick «El Gato» may be best player never to make the big time!

One of the first places I went to after I moved to OC and since then, I’m always there every Wednesday evening. It must be a reason, right? Great location, Ron is an awesome host and the variety of players makes the challenge really exciting.
The tournament is quite fun and the other players are nice and polite people. There are 4 tables available and plenty of balls. The air conditioning is missing so bring water and be ready to sweat a lot but, this is a sport and sweating comes with the rest of the package.

I found the Newport Beach Table Tennis Club online because I was serious about improving my game. I wanted get better and play tougher opponents because I was beating my friends and family in ping pong. Needless to say, I got exactly what I wanted: I got my butt kicked here, no contest. Moreover, Ron Arellano, the coach, and the other experienced players were very friendly and advised how my playing form was incorrect. In fact, it was holding me back from giving stronger returns. Also, I was using a paddle and rubber that were unsuited for professional play.
Most of the players here are experienced and wanting to improve. The tournaments are a lot of fun and are round robin style. More advanced players are handicapped according to their ratings. The facility is nice and it’s a private gym. Do bring your water bottle because you will work up a sweat.

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I saw a show on table tennis and liking it as a kid, thought I’d try it out. I found Newport Beach Table Tennis was at the end of the building I work at so I dropped by on Wednesday night to see what was happening. About 14 guys were signing up for a tournament led by Ron Arrellano, who turns out to be an awesome player, teacher and organizer. I’m now taking weekly lessons, which I do for fun, the workout and to learn something new. Ron is always fresh and enthusiastic, showing his passion for the sport. Ladies take lessons and play in the tournaments, too. You want to learn how to play? Ron is your guy.

I’m new to Ping pong and found this group when browsing on the internet. Everyone was very friendly and understanding that I’m not that good yet. Theres this cool point system they use that really evens out the playing field and makes it possible to win the tournament even as a rookie while the skilled players still have to try there best against me. I wanted to get better so I took a private class from the organizer Ron and what a difference of how I look at ping pong now, just getting a new paddle made the difference along with the strokes we worked on. Can’t wait to play next Wednesday and work on what he thought me. If your a newbie or advanced skill player this is a great place to play. I highly recommend it :)

This is a great group of people with all different skill levels. Ron and his friend created a system so you always play and you are never board. 2 Hours of fun, exercise and learning how to control your moves while controlling your mind. I highly recommend this place, you will have to come and see it for yourself.