Hathaway 56-Inch Primo Foosball Table Review

Are you a foosball enthusiast looking for a foosball table that is close to top-notch quality but at the same time won’t break the bank? If yes, then this foosball table is the perfect one for you!

Three months ago I was looking for the same thing when my friends recommended this table to me. In this article, I’m going to be telling you guys about my experience with this foosball table.

The MDF cabinet is covered with melamine and is stain, water, and heat resistant; however, but mine was a little chipped. I think that this was because of the packaging being too heavy.

The espresso finish is very beautiful and blends in well with my furniture. The box leg design with integrated leg levelers makes the table so much sturdier and easier to play on uneven surfaces.

The soccer field is very glossy and realistic, which provides us with an immersive gameplay experience. Some people say that it reflects a lot of light, but I don’t have an issue with it at all.

I like to have parties sometimes, and the stainless steel cupholders come in very handy at times like those. The legs are made of wooden particleboard and are laminated with plastic laminate.

The stainless steel rods with EZ spin bearings don’t put as much strain on my wrists which is amazing as it makes playing foosball for hours on end fun.

Durable steel rods, in my opinion, are a must-have on every professional style foosball table as they reduce sweat and increase the pace of the game.

All the players are counterbalanced, which isn’t a feature that most tournament-style foosball tables have, they aren’t stylized to look realistic, but they have a very vintage look that blends in well with the whole style of the table.

The analog scoring system is very convenient as we won’t need to jot down the score after every single match. The table also arrives with two soccer-style balls, and this feature shows me the amount of attention to detail that the craftsmen have paid.

Characteristics of Hathaway Primo:

Dimensions LxWxH	60x40x12 inches
Weight	82kg
Parent material	Stainless steel
Frame material	Wood
Color	Brown

PROS and CONS of Hathaway Primo:

PROS	CONS
1. Durable MDF cabinet	1. Playfield is thin
2. Sturdy legs with levelers	2. Package might arrive with cosmetic damage
3. Glossy playing field	3. The pre-drilled holes do not line up
4. Smooth stainless steel rods	4. Uneven spots that cannot be fixed
5. Vintage players	5. The glue provided is of cheap quality
6. Pretty inexpensive	6. The corners are plastic
7. Easy assembly

Let us take a deeper dive into the PROS and CONS of this tournament style table:

Pros:

1. Durable MDF cabinet:

The MDF cabinet is covered with melamine which makes it pretty durable. The table is however mostly made with compressed wood which is expected.

I am not impressed nor disappointed with the quality of this table. Not all panels are 100% straight so I would recommend making sure to leave some wiggle room before you screw all of the tight.

2. Sturdy legs with levelers:

The legs have a box design which makes them sturdier during competitive matches. Once you assemble the table and place it in its place the leg levels come in handy to level the playfield.

They are made with wooden particle board which is a little disappointing as I thought that a tournament-style table would have been made with steel.

3. Glossy playfield:

The craftsmanship is very detailed and provides us with immersive gameplay. I read a few reviews online that stated that the playfield reflects a lot of light but that hasn’t been a problem for me at all.

However, it seems to be quite thin and not super high-quality but it is much better compared to the lower quality foosball tables I used to own and looks pretty realistic with white lines running along a green-grass-like ground.

4. Stainless steel rods:

The solid steel rods are of good quality and I expect them to last for a long time. They also have wooden handles with an integrated EZ spin bearing which doesn’t put any stress on my wrists when I’m playing for a super long time and also provides me with fast paced-gameplay.

Another advantage of having wooden handles is that there is not a lot of sweaty palms mid-match which improves my overall gameplay experience.

5. Vintage players:

The players that are molded onto the stainless steel rods have a very vintage look compared to other professional style foosball tables but this vintage style goes with the whole aesthetic of the table and helps make it blend well with our furniture.

It is the centerpiece of my game room. If you want to purchase a foosball table with more realistic monochrome plastic players I would recommend the Garlando 60” World Champion Coin-Operated or the Garlando G-5000 Wenge Foosball tables.

However, a big downside for me was that one of the player’s heads fell off within a week, and when we superglued it back, it fell off again.

This doesn’t seem to be the case with my friend’s table but it is something to keep in mind when purchasing this table. But overall, the players have great control and allow for competitive matches.

6. Easy assembly:

The assembly part is pretty easy and you can even do it alone if you are handy. I am pretty good at putting stuff together and therefore I was done with assembling the table in only 3.5 hours, it would be easier to have a partner help you with it.

All the equipment required, such as nuts, bolts, etc., is provided by the manufacturer. I used a Phillips screwdriver and provided an Allen key for most of the assembly.

However, the pre-drilled holes do not line up and for that, I would again recommend you leave some wiggle room when as I mentioned previously in the article.

Cons:

The playfield on this table is pretty thin and low-quality as I mentioned above. This was a huge disappointment as the material looks pretty solid and high-quality.

As I already mentioned my packaging arrived with a little bit of cosmetic damage. This is due to the heavy weight of the product. There is however a 180-day manufacturer warranty and if you contact them they will replace the damaged parts for free!

The pre-drilled holes do not line up and when installing the panels I just drilled new pilot holes, it was much easier that way. However, be careful not to drill a new hole too close to the pre-drilled one.

The corners on the cabinet appear chrome but they are unfortunately very cheap plastic which is a big downside for such a high-quality table.

The glue provided isn’t that high quality and I would recommend that everyone buy their superglue from the supermarket.

FAQs about our foosball table:

What’s the material of the players?

The players are made out of solid plastic, it is not unbreakable, but the players are counterbalanced, improving game control.

Are the rods solid or hollow?

The rods are solid, which means that they are pretty durable. They are also made with stainless steel, which makes them smooth.

How difficult is it to assemble?

Assembly isn’t that difficult but it is better and much faster with two people working on it. Also, make sure that you put the players facing the correct way and drill pilot holes correctly if needed.

Would I recommend the Hathaway Primo Foosball Table:

This foosball table is a mid-level table that is fairly inexpensive and will last around for plenty of years. I believe that this table has value for money and I have not had a bad experience with it so far.

I would recommend it to everyone looking to buy a brand new foosball table.

Conclusion:

In this article, I reviewed the Hathaway Primo Foosball Table. I have invested a lot of time and money into writing this review so I would appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and family. Feel free to comment on any of your doubts or queries down below. Thank you!