Three ways in: split the revenue at $0 upfront, buy the cabinet outright, or rent it for a single event. Here’s exactly what the hardware, network, and updates cost — no hidden fees.
Every option ships with global leaderboard & tournament access. The difference is who owns the hardware and who pays the network.
Operator-owned. We install, maintain, and keep it live. You split the weekly revenue.
Own it outright
Pay once for the self-contained table. Network fees billed weekly, content annually.
1–7 day rentals
Delivered, set up, and picked up. Branded for your tournament or event night.
| Question | Split | Purchase | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront hardware cost | $0 | $4,995+ | $1,200 |
| Who owns the hardware | Operator | You | PONGDIRECT |
| Maintenance & repairs | Operator | You | Included |
| Software updates | Operator | Included | Included |
| Weekly network (ITNet) fees | Operator pays | You pay | Included |
| Self-contained — no TV or stand needed | |||
| Global leaderboard & tournaments | |||
| 2-year hardware warranty | — | — | |
| Risk-free / removable anytime | — |
The ongoing monthly expenses that keep a table live — split into fixed costs (stay the same regardless of play) and variable costs (scale with how much the table is used). Assumes 3 hours of daily play at $30/hr, with 1.5 pitchers of beer sold per hour.
| Expense category | Cost type | Monthly amount | Calculation notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized Hardware Cost | Fixed | $138.89 | $5,000 upfront table price spread over a 3-year expected lifecycle. |
| Maintenance & App Support | Fixed | $50.00 | Software updates, network connectivity, and general wear-and-tear reserves. |
| Electricity & LED Power | Fixed | $25.00 | Power draw from dual tracking screens, embedded sensors, and LED under-lighting. |
| App Operator Fee Split | Variable | $810.00 | The 30% network cut on gross game play fees ($2,700 total monthly play revenue). |
| Beverage COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) | Variable | $675.00 | Cost of actual inventory (alcohol, cups) assuming a standard 25% pour cost on $2,700 of monthly beverage sales. |
| Total combined monthly outflowFixed + variable | $1,698.89 | The total baseline cost to keep the asset operational. | |
The bottom line: $5,400 gross monthly revenue minus $1,698.89 in total expenses leaves $3,701.11 in net monthly profit at a modest 3 hours of daily play — breaking even on the $5,000 table in under 45 days.
Because the bulk of your expenses are variable — the 30% network split and the cost of the beer — your exposure on a slow month is remarkably low. If nobody plays, your variable expenses drop to zero, leaving you with less than $215 in fixed overhead for the month.
The PONGDIRECT table hardware contains proprietary RFID grids and structural sensors. If you run a revenue-share lease instead of buying upfront for $5,000, the amortized hardware row disappears — but the operator fee split typically climbs from a 30% split to a 50% split.
Even after the network split and your beverage pour costs, a single table at a modest 3 hours per day captures $3,701.11 in net monthly profit ($5,400 gross minus $1,698.89 total expenses). The upfront $5,000 investment clears break-even in under 45 days.
Revenue-split coverage depends on operator availability in your region. Confirm we service your area before you book a demo.
If you own it: the self-contained table runs $4,995. The LED rails, RFID sensors, and digital scoreboard are all built in — there's no separate TV or stand to buy. Then budget roughly $20–$30 per week for the live network. If you run a revenue split, your upfront is $0 — we cover the hardware, network, and maintenance.
No. Unlike a Golden Tee cabinet that ships without a display, PONGDIRECT is a fully self-contained table — the LED rails, digital scoreboard, and sensors are built into the table itself. It rolls in and plugs in; there's nothing extra to source or mount.
Only if you want the table live on the global network — tournaments, live stats, app & NFC tap-to-pay, and automatic software updates all ride on it. On the revenue-split plan the operator covers it. On a direct purchase it runs roughly $20–$30 per week.
We install and maintain the table at $0 upfront and split the weekly coin and card revenue — typically 50/50. You keep pure profit with no maintenance, network, or update overhead. Most slow-weeknight and back-room setups start here.
When players pay by credit card or NFC mobile tap-to-pay, standard payment-processing fees apply per transaction. On the revenue-split plan we handle processing; on a direct purchase it runs through your venue account.
Direct purchase typically ships in 7–14 business days. Revenue-split installs usually book on two weeks notice, subject to operator availability in your region. Event rentals book on two weeks notice, inventory permitting.
Book a 20-minute virtual demo. We’ll model your venue’s revenue projection and recommend the right path — split, buy, or rent.
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