Archery vs Table tennis
Archery and table tennis have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Archery | Table tennis |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | Free | $30 |
Choose archery if
- More time outside
- Easier to do alone
- More relaxing
Free to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose table tennis if
- More of an indoor thing
- More social
- Livelier
About $30 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Archery: Recurve Bow, Arrows, Bow Stringer, Arm Guard, Shooting Glove or Finger Tab, Arrow Quiver, Taster session Full cost breakdown
- Table tennis: Paddle / Racket, Table Full cost breakdown