Tornado Foosball
Made in Texas, USA
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History
Founded back in 1970, Tornado has been the leading manufacturer of high quality, tournament style foosball tables in the world. Over its history, Tornado has manufactured several different models, which have included patented designs that are still used today.
An old brochure describing the parts. How old?… look close, there’s a built in ash tray, so definitely a couple decades ago ;)
Inside the Factory
Get a sneak peak inside the Valley Dynamo factory to see the extreme precision and attention to detail that goes into every Tornado foosball tables.
Credit: BrandMade.TV
What comes with my new Tornado foosball table?
Every new Tornado foosball tables comes with the following parts:
1 x Tornado 100% Silicone Rod Lubricant (2oz)
1 x Bearing Wrench (not included with Classic or Sport models)
1 x Tornado Pin Punch
Foosball Table Models
Valley Dynamo builds various Tornado foosball table models for homes, bars, restaurants, and competitive clubs. Their most popular and highest quality model is the Tornado Tournament 3000 (aka T-3000) which comes in the Platinum Coin operated model, as well as the Silver home model - the only difference being the coin mechanism. The also have some beautiful wood crafted models, as well as some less expensive home models that stay true to the Tornado quality.
Tornado T-3000
The Tornado T-3000 foosball table is Valley Dynamo’s most popular foosball table and it comes in both a coin-operated (Platinum model) and home version (Silver model), both of which come in Silver, Black, and Red colours. There is also an ITSF official version of both tables which comes with a unique ITSF emblem on the front and back of the table. Other than that emblem, there is absolutely no difference between the regular and ITSF versions of the T-3000 foosball table.
Tornado Crafted Foosball Tables
Valley Dynamo has partnered with Champion Shuffleboard and Connelly Billiards who have years of experience with beautifully crafted stained wood finishes. From that expertise, Tornado now offers a line of Foosball tables featuring furniture-quality craftsmanship and an attractive selection of stain shades. Fully American-built in their Richland Hills, Texas facility, stained by hand, and designed with the time-tested features that have made Tornado tables renowned for their enjoyable game play.
Tornado Elite
The Tornado Elite foosball table is very similar to the T-3000, but is meant for homes and casual players. The main differences from the T-3000 include a different colour cabinet, wooden maple handles, white side-strips, and there’s no store inside the table because the cabinet is one piece. The table is slightly lighter than the T-3000, but apart from those differences, it is extremely similar and a great option for anyone looking for a competitive foosball table.
Tornado Classic
The Tornado Classic foosball table is very similar to the Tornado Elite model, with a handful of subtle differences. Its cabinet is one piece and has a mat black finish. The players are counterbalanced just like the Elite and T-3000 models, but the rods are slightly lighter. The bearings are not split bearings, but instead one piece. Expert players will notice a difference with these bearings, but anyone starting out will have a great time learning the basics of passing and shooting with this foosball table.
Tornado Sport
The Tornado Sport foosball table is very similar to the Tornado Classic model, with a couple differences. Its feet do not have the foot levellers like the other Tornado models, and instead have rubber boots that fit over the legs which can be used to level the table. The players are not counterbalanced so they may fall down when rods are lifted for shots from the goalie position during singles matches. The handles are rubber instead of wood or plastic, which doesn’t make much of a difference during gameplay. The ball returns are on the end of the table instead of the sides. This is a perfect table for beginners to get a feel for foosball because it still has the same attention to detail as the other Tornado models.
Extended Tornado Foosball Tables
The Extended Tornado Foosball tables come in eight player and sixteen player sizes. These tables are extraordinary and sure to make your bar the talk of the town! The even come with LED side strips that make the table look really cool in your bar, office or home games room.
International Players
As an official table of the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF), Tornado is considered the top playing table in the world according to the majority of international competitive foosball players. The Tornado T-3000 is also beloved by Canadian players. In many cities across our country, you will find weekly events, leagues, and tournaments held on T-3000s.
Team Canada Players warming up before an event at the 2017 ITSF World Cup event in Hamburg, Germany.
Quality of Play
The the ball control on this table is unparalleled. There are so many shot and pass options, the creativity is endless. The balls are perfectly round and slightly fuzzy making them amazing for brush passing, while being rock solid for crispy stick passes. There are only a handful of other brands that are of similar quality. The other thousands of tables you’ll find at Walmart or on Amazon are a joke compared to the Tornado tables. If you battle on the table, then this is the one for you. Here’s a quick video showcasing what you can learn to do on a Tornado Foosball Table.
Why Buy a Tornado Foosball Table
If you’re at all interested in competitive foosball, you can’t go wrong with a Tornado foosball table. The largest competitions in North America are run by the IFP in cities across the USA. Competitive communities exist in many cities across Canada. These tables are extremely durable, with basic maintenance can last for 10-15 years.
When you buy a Tornado foosball table, you’re buying an asset. Their used resale value is in the thousands of dollars, and there is a strong market in Canada for used Tornado foosball tables. The coin-operated versions are also revenue generating machines for bars, restaurants, and community centres.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are some of the most passionate foosball promoters in Canada and have been working with Tornado foosball tables for decades.
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