South Bay Table Tennis — Local services in Torrance

Located inside the Galaxy Soccer Center. I go (from Culver City) for both group and private lessons both of which I'm entirely happy with. Lloyd is a tirelessly enthusiastic coach, relaxed and funny. Hours are convenient and the prices are fair for both lessons and equipment. One star off because with the volleyball, soccer and (mostly bad) music over the P.A system. it can be loud enough to inhibit easy communication across the table. It's important to note that this is not something that SBTT controls. It's inherent in the function of this large facility and the music is under building management control not SBTT's. Weekdays in the afternoon are better in regards to the noise. The building has a small cafe (evenings and weekends), vending machines and plenty of well maintained bathrooms. Ample parking in a small lot in front and a large lot in the rear though you have to walk around to the front from the rear parking to enter...

Visited with my friend Yoshi today to join the group class and enter the round robin.

Although the group class was fine, I found both folks at the front desk, whom I found out later were Lloyd and Jordan, to be a bit unfriendly.

When I inquired about the round robin, was rebuffed and told it was closed and in a bit of “it’s your fault for not signing up ahead of time online” attitude.

I also found out that Lloyd at the front desk was the owner.

It was a bit disappointing, since we were seriously considering membership. Wasn’t keen to join for long term membership to be treated poorly.

On a positive note, their gear seemed to be...

What Amazon and Billard Factory could not deliver, Lloyd did. After cancelling an order for a Kettler table from Amazon due to stock not available till June and a Cornelleau table from Billard Factory unavailable till July which were huge disappointments, I called Lloyd. The next day, he drove a brand new table from Torrance, CA to Las Vegas. Awesome and...