So, we discovered that we just couldn't fit a regulation sized table in our basement, so we purchased this table hoping that adults and teenagers could still enjoy a competitive game on a 3/4 table.  And, the answer is YES!  I mean, it is a bit different, kind of like playing on a par 3 golf course vs the full sized, but you just adjust and get competitive in a short game.  The table is a little thin, so the bounce is a little odd, but the steel frame seems solid and we look forward to using the two tables (that form the one playing surface) as spare tables for our church meetings.  All in all, because the table is JUST big enough for a competitive game and it is SO easy to set up and tear down (I mean, essentially, it's setting up two folding tables) and because the frame is solid (though the playing surface is a bit thin and the bounce suffers just a bit) it deserves full credit.