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I am 25 years old, used to get some lessons about strokes technique, got some decent practice vs robots and had access to a coach for couple of lessons. There he explained proper technique in basic strokes and helped me understand how to take a shot. This was over 1.5 years ago. Before that I used to play with my friends and from time to time, I went to the local club. Now I mostly play with my father who visits local club 1-2 per week.
I started to play more and I started thinking about equipment. I like my equipment, but also have extra bucks to spend. For me, I just like nice things. I fully understand that practise and proper technique are 95 % of your game.. or even more. But after all, I like to ponder what could I change or try. I got a new bat for my bday present couple of years ago. It has Butterfly Viscaria blade with maxed Butterfly 05 on each side.
What I realised when playing (and trying different bats, for example; my younger brother has Sriver and 5-ply wood racket, while my dad has Butterfly Primorac with Butterfly T80 on each side) is that I like how I can make more accurate strokes and have more control over ball if using wooden racket. I was impressed at how the difference was felt, but I didn't play long with them since I was not used to it, so I quickly changed back to Viscaria. The troubles I have (and mind you, it probably have to do with technique also, but I am able to notice difference when using different bats) is that for example; top spin has high arc, if I not execute stroke in good detail. Also, the ball can away (over the table in some cases).
I don't mind having slower ball, I just want to keep learning. Is it okey to keep using Viscaria?
I really enjoy watching Chinese table tennis. And was taken an interest into tacky chinese rubbers for FH. Since I am looking to mix things up, was interested at your thoughts about trying some DHS Hurricane 3 Neo and pair it with current set-up. I was also thinking of keeping setup I have and buy allwood blade and put on it Hurricane 3 NEO with some European rubber on BH. You guys think I should switch to allwood blade? Is trying tacky rubber foolish idea? If I put Neo on FH, will it change things anyway or is the ALC blade the difference maker here?
Thanks for all your answers! Have a great day
I am 25 years old, used to get some lessons about strokes technique, got some decent practice vs robots and had access to a coach for couple of lessons. There he explained proper technique in basic strokes and helped me understand how to take a shot. This was over 1.5 years ago. Before that I used to play with my friends and from time to time, I went to the local club. Now I mostly play with my father who visits local club 1-2 per week.
I started to play more and I started thinking about equipment. I like my equipment, but also have extra bucks to spend. For me, I just like nice things. I fully understand that practise and proper technique are 95 % of your game.. or even more. But after all, I like to ponder what could I change or try. I got a new bat for my bday present couple of years ago. It has Butterfly Viscaria blade with maxed Butterfly 05 on each side.
What I realised when playing (and trying different bats, for example; my younger brother has Sriver and 5-ply wood racket, while my dad has Butterfly Primorac with Butterfly T80 on each side) is that I like how I can make more accurate strokes and have more control over ball if using wooden racket. I was impressed at how the difference was felt, but I didn't play long with them since I was not used to it, so I quickly changed back to Viscaria. The troubles I have (and mind you, it probably have to do with technique also, but I am able to notice difference when using different bats) is that for example; top spin has high arc, if I not execute stroke in good detail. Also, the ball can away (over the table in some cases).
I don't mind having slower ball, I just want to keep learning. Is it okey to keep using Viscaria?
I really enjoy watching Chinese table tennis. And was taken an interest into tacky chinese rubbers for FH. Since I am looking to mix things up, was interested at your thoughts about trying some DHS Hurricane 3 Neo and pair it with current set-up. I was also thinking of keeping setup I have and buy allwood blade and put on it Hurricane 3 NEO with some European rubber on BH. You guys think I should switch to allwood blade? Is trying tacky rubber foolish idea? If I put Neo on FH, will it change things anyway or is the ALC blade the difference maker here?
Thanks for all your answers! Have a great day
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