Monthly Archives: June 2012

Point Pong Beer Pong Table at World Pong Tour Championship

Point Pong played Beer Pong at the World Pong Tour Championship

The Golden Nugget hosted the World Pong Tour Championship this year. Point Pong was there to play some Beer Pong in the pool. Attendees played Beer Pong and competed for the grand prize of $20,000.

Point Pong featured in the news!

Family Friendly Beer Pong Game Developed by Middletown Man

By Anastasia Millicker MIDDLETOWN – Township resident Kevin Brown is trying to change the image of the game beer pong with his portable, family-friendly Point Pong game. When his daughter and son-in-law bought Brown an inflatable beer pong table for the pool, it came with a repair kit. Brown knew then that the floating table would be a flop. So Brown, owner of KB Innovations Inc., decided to design his own pool Point Pong table.
Kevin Brown of Middletown tailgating with his invention Point Pong.
Using a PVC pipe as a stand and a triangular cutout, Brown, 59, went to work building five or six prototypes before finalizing his design. The complete kit comes in an 11-pound bag with the parts to construct two triangular tables with holders for 10 cups on the main board and four additional cups holders off the board. The bag also includes an 8-foot string that connects the two boards. The product was designed for indoor, outdoor and pool usage. Brown said the design for Point Pong was not difficult but getting it manufactured was as difficult as getting the last shot in a pong game. Brown said he went to local hardware stores and manufacturing companies looking for materials and companies to reproduce his design. When his efforts proved futile, he decided to go overseas. “I went to China,” Brown said. “I had a connection over there and in the first to second week, we looked at local manufacturers and factories and in the third week, we leveled it down to the last two factories. I picked the one I did because of the factory’s timeliness and quality.” Point Pong, which retails for about $149, is now found not only in local stores, including Add-On Pools on Route 35, but also nationally on sears.com, the Point Pong website at pointpong.com, and MembersDepot.com, Brown said. Point Pong has been around since November and has sold 275 units from its website. Brown is unsure how many units retailers have sold. Brown’s target audience is not just college students but also families that can play using a point system. Two to four players, using any type of beverage, create two teams. One player stands behind their table and aims a ping-pong ball at the other team’s red cups. To determine who goes first, players have a shoot-out, tossing the ping-pong balls toward the cups until one player makes it in. That team goes first. Players take turns until they land a ball into a cup. When a ball lands in a cup, the cup is then removed and placed in a side cup-holder. Based on the color of the ring around the cup, the player looks to score 15 points to win the game. Players can also play the traditional way, without the point system, removing cups as balls land in them. The team that lands a ball in all their opponents’ cups wins. Brown said Point Pong’s unique design sets it apart from similar products. “It’s portable and the table can be left outside all the time – unlike other tables,” Brown said. “Plus it floats.” In addition to being sold around the country, Brown said his tables have also been used for different charity events. Recently, the Point Pong table was used at Taste in Red Bank to benefit the Wounded Warriors XXX and will be used in Virginia in a charity event for a facility for the physically challenged. “It’s been a successful business year and I hope for it to continue,” Brown said. As for future product plans, Brown said his product’s design is finalized and he does not intend to make further changes, except maybe adding options to make it more visible at night. Read the article here.

International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo

Point Pong is thrilled to be a part of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo!  Come join us in some Beer Pong fun & learn about other cool outdoor products! Join us November 6-8, 2012 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana! Make your patio the most awesome patio ever with Point Pong - not only can it be played on land but even in your pool! Best Beer Pong Table Ever? We like to think so. Check out International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo's website here: //www.poolspapatio.com/

Point Pong to appear on Home Talk USA with the “Cajun Contractor”

Kevin Brown, the creator of Point Pong will be interviewed by Michael King the "Cajun Contractor." Brown will be discussing the wonderful world of Beer Pong and how Point Pong became what it is today. Catch the interview live here: //www.lifestyletalkradio.com/ - just click @ the top left where it says " Listen Live". Tune in September 26, 2012!

Point Pong to join Adam Goldstein on his Tailgate Book Tour

Point Pong will be joining Adam Goldstein on his Book Tour this NFL season! We'll be touring at a football stadium near you! Be sure to check out Adam's book "Tailgate to Heaven."

He sold his flat and left his job and his girlfriend in London for American football. His goal was to achieve what no other American football fan has accomplished: attend one live National Football League (NFL) game, including those in London and Canada, at every NFL stadium during the regular season.

Adam traveled over 65,000 miles to watch 40 American football games in 18 weeks to experience and understand the phenomenal appeal of that classic American pastime, the tailgate party.

Come join Adam and Point Pong for the tailgating experience of your life! Play some Beer Pong and learn about other cool tailgating products. Stay tuned for more information. Check out Adam's website here: //www.tailgatetoheaven.com/

The Beer Pong Definition, According to Urban Dictionary

Urban Dictionary is an online dictionary that people turn to find out about slang terms. Point Pong was curious to see the what Urban Dictionary users had to say about Beer Pong. The number one answer was: If you had to define Beer Pong, what would you say? See what others had to say on Urban Dictionary. Get Point Pong on sale for $20 off! Click here.

Get your pool ready for some BEER PONG!

It's that time of the year again! And what better way to celebrate the summer than playing Beer Pong in your pool? Point Pong is a portable, floatable Beer Pong table. This table not only can be played on land, but also in a pool or lake. It also has the ability to adjust to 8 feet or 9 feet. Bring the party wherever you go with Point Pong! This Beer Pong table comes in a carry bag, with cups & balls! You're ready to go, all you need is the beer (or water)!
Floating Beer Pong Table

Get Your Pool Beer Pong Ready

Beer Pong Tips

Are you new to playing Beer Pong? Or are you curious to see how to better your aim? Let us help you with these Beer Pong Tips! THE ARC SHOT This shot is the most used shot in Beer Pong. Similar to Basketball, your aim is to be directed upward to create an "arc."

THE FAST BALL Also known as the "Laser Shot" is a fast ball that is throw with perfect accuracy. This shot is made by using your elbow. Take the ball back behind your ear with your elbow bent. Move the ball forward and release at a 90 degree angle. This shot can take some time to perfect, but when it is used right, it will be sick.

USING THE WATER CUP As common courtesy, it is polite to use the water cup to wash any debris off of your balls. Sometimes, players like to use the water to add some weight to their balls giving them a better shot. HOUSE RULES Usually, when someone is hosting a Beer Pong event, they may have their own rules. You must always abide by them. Some rules that may be involved: AROUND THE BACK Some players allow this rule, others do not. This rule enforces that when and if your ball rolls back to you, that you can re-shoot - but backwards and around the back. The best technique for this shot is to take your arm and position it so that your arm is wrapping around your back. Next take a step to either your left or right (the side you decide to throw from) and release the ball with with a backwards arc shot. CALLING YOUR SHOT This is when you call which cup you are going to make. Depending on the house rules, you could get to shoot again. If you call it and miss, your team loses a cup. KNOCKING CUPS OVER If you knock cups over and they are full, then it counts. Now go play some Beer Pong! Get Point Pong on sale for 14% off now www.pointpong.com