Who We Are and What We Do

About Us

Meet Kevin Zhang

Thanks for stopping by! If you’re here, you probably love indoor games as much as I do—especially table tennis. I’m Kevin Zhang, and I’ve been playing ping pong for over 25 years. I started as a kid just trying to beat my older brother in our garage. That friendly sibling rivalry lit a fire in me—and before long, I was joining clubs, entering local tournaments, and studying the game seriously.

By the time I was in high school, I was playing at the national level. I’ve trained under some incredible coaches, competed across the U.S., and even had the chance to spar with players ranked in the top 100 nationally. But as much as I loved competing, I found even more joy in teaching others.

Today, I coach players of all levels—from complete beginners picking up a paddle for the first time, to high school athletes preparing for regional championships. I focus on building strong fundamentals, smart footwork, and the confidence to play with purpose. Whether you’re looking to improve your game or just play better with friends, I’m here to help.

Why I Started RecRoomPick.com

Over the years, I noticed how hard it was for people to find honest reviews and practical advice when it came to choosing ping pong gear or setting up a game room. Most sites felt too salesy or out of touch with what real players actually need.

So I created RecRoomPick.com—a site where players and families can find clear, helpful info on not just table tennis, but all kinds of indoor games. From foosball to pool, pickleball to darts, I test and write about gear that I’d actually recommend to a friend. No fluff, no filler—just straight-up advice from someone who’s spent a lot of time around game tables.

What You’ll Find Here

• In-depth reviews of ping pong tables, paddles, robots, and accessories

• Tips to improve your skills, whether you’re a casual player or tournament-bound

• Buyer’s guides for indoor games like foosball, darts, pickleball, and more

• Ideas for building your dream rec room or upgrading your current setup

Whether you’re a competitive player or just want to add some fun to your basement or garage, my goal is to help you enjoy the game more—and avoid wasting money on junk gear.

Thanks again for visiting. If you have any questions—or just want to talk ping pong—feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear from you.

— Kevin

What is Rec Room Pick?

Whether you’re after an air hockey table for your spare room or you want to take your games outdoors, RecRoomPick will give you all the info you could need on choosing the best entertainment and games. Our team is made up of game fanatics and experts. We’re firm believers that we should all strive to bring a little more joy and fun into our lives – and we hope to help you do just that. However, searching endlessly through tons of irrelevant specs and sifting through endless reviews can really take the excitement out of your purchase – so we do all of the boring stuff for you!

Why trust us?

Each product we review and rate is selected only after thorough research of reliable sourses, consulting with experts and independet testing by our team. We make sure we’ve chosen the best and top-quality items before telling you about them. Our articles cover everything to do with games and recreational activities. Whether you’re into foosball or in search of a ping pong table for your home or office, we’ll bring you the top products in each category!

How do we get our info?

Our editorial team carries out very thorough research for each and every article. We start by analyzing consumer and professional reviews to determine the top-rated items worth testing out, weighing up their strengths and weaknesses. We also make a list of the key features we need to consider when we test and compare the products.

Then we consult the experts and professional players, and after that conduct our own testing of each product. The result of our research you can read in the articles – and then choose the ideal item that wil fit all your needs.

Consumer feedback

Our first step is to read through numerous customer comments and reviews. So we can find out which products are the most popular and of the highest quality, according to the users’ opinion. However, we never just take on faith everything that is written – reviews are often sponsored or faked by competitors or by manufacturers themselves. We always make sure the feedback is natural using special online tools (such as Fakespot for Amazon).

Expert advice

Our team of experts trials the products we selected in the game room – or on the playing court – to see if they truly live up to their reputation. Sometimes, a product can receive rave reviews, but its performance doesn’t live up to the hype, leaving consumers disappointed and out of pocket. This is why we spend hours, days or even weeks analyzing the items in order to identify all their advantages and disadvantages, saving you time, effort, and, of course, your hard-earned cash.

Independent testing

We always take the time for comprehensive analysis of all possible pros and cons of each product, its quality and durability. Shopping for games should be fun, so we do all the work for you – and we definitely enjoy the process! We’re firm believers that all work and no play really does make Jack a dull boy – so not only do we test and work with these products, but we regularly use our favorites for recreational purposes throughout the workday.

Are we paid by the manufacturers?

All of the items we review have been funded by our team at RecRoomPick. We never promote, review or accept sponsored products directly from brands or manufacturers, so you can rely on us to provide unbiased reviews. All of the items that we write about score high in consumer and expert ratings, and we take care to select and review only the most reliable products, ones that we use ourselves and would readily recommend to our family and friends.

Haven’t found something you were looking for?

We’re doing our best to provide you with the most reliable and up-to date information. And we’re glad to know something new – so if you haven’t found something you wanted to know about a particular product or a category of products,feel free to coontact us! We’re always here to help.