It is a good start to ask the following questions and find answers from self analysis and by calling suppliers. Most foosball products on the market are not made for young children. The rods are high and heavy. The handles are too big for their hands. The long solid rods sticking out of the cabinet may potentially poke their faces or eyes.
Traditional rods go through the sidewalls.
They can poke the rival player's stomach, children's faces If they are around and un-watched. If this is a concern, telescopic rods are definitely a better choice. Almost all the foosball tables on the market today do not provide this option, but Kick-off does . Playing rods and how easily they can be handled during fast-paced playing are the single most important factor determining whether or how much fun a foosball table can offer the end user. This is mostly decided at the drawing board.