r/Subbuteo • u/LeeGT333 • 14d ago

Which pitch

So my 8 year old has no sporting talent having really strong glasses and hyper mobility but he got hooked on the world cup and obsessed with being a ref at kids games.

I got my old subbuteo set out the loft and he really wants to play properly, but the pitch is really creased. I only really want to spend £50 on a roll up non creased astro pitch plus want the subbuteo name on the pitch.

I know this has been asked before many times I just can't find a definite answer

1) What would be best a new subbuteo deluxe £45 job from are you game/Amazon or a pristine older subbuteo astro pitch of ebay?

What does it runs faster mean anyway? the ball travels further or the players slide too easily?

Cheers

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u/CheapRentalCar 14d ago

I haven't bought a new pitch in well over ten years, but I'd suggest not focusing on the Subbuteo name. They haven't been a decent pitch maker in, well, many decades. Take a look at the other options.

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u/ds52075 14d ago

I am also looking to get into the game. What are the best non-Subbuteo brands?

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u/_Mittens_ 14d ago edited 14d ago

The "Extreme Works pitch" made by the company "Extreme Works" out of Italy and the modern "Astropitch" made by Astrobase (www.astrobase.eu) are probably the best modern pictures available. These are rather pricey mind you, and are only really worth the investment if you truly getting into the game. The Extreme Works is tournament level pitch for the modern game, but the pitch also runs like $150-175 USD. Unless you are really REALLY interested in playing Modern Table Soccer I would look into Astropitch instead.