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Do you need different blade/rubber at different stage of learning? I don't know the answer. I have only used T05 T64 since I started table tennis 2 years ago. I used 2 blades, rosewood XO and maplewood. I have been told by many coaches that my setup is "wrong" and not suitable for beginers. However, after all thes training, I get completely used to my setup and have no problem with it. In fact, I literally cannot play the game without my own racket. So I am wondering, can you choose setup like this:
1. decide which style/player you want to copy
2. buy the ultimate setup for that style/player.
3. Just try to get used to it from day one.
Arguablly you could save a few quid by not having to buy intermediate setups.
Here is just my own opinion.
mcaisbyz2, are you a ranked player in the UK? How old are you?
No No I am no a ranked player lol, I just love playing TT. I am 35 and I made some progress in the last 2 years, but far from a good player. I am just wondering why my coach said my setup is wrong but I feel it works for me well.
How do you become a ranked player in the UK anyway?
mcaisbyz2, are you a ranked player in the UK? How old are you?
No No I am no a ranked player lol, I just love playing TT. I am 35 and I made some progress in the last 2 years, but far from a good player. I am just wondering why my coach said my setup is wrong but I feel it works for me well.
How do you become a ranked player in the UK anyway?
Your gumming on topspin on the forehand in the last lesson was excellent.
I can send Andy one of my blades for free - I am ready to stand behind my advice to that extent. Playing this game without feeling is the biggest mistake an adult learner can make.
Hi
Which video / time on it was my little area of excellence ?
Thanks
Andy
Table Tennis lesson 21st July 2015 Part 3 - the beginning of the video
In that video, your forehand is beginning to look like the forehand of a good player (again, if you rotate your core more rather than leaning on your right foot, your balance will be better and the shot quality will improve). Of course, your coach is pushing you on technical details, as he should.
If you watch the video, there are times when your racket contact becomes extremely silent (around 3:40-3:58 or so) and the ball quality at those points should be extremely high. It would be interesting to see if you could feel that with your racket - those are more brushy/coating type contacts and show that you were very relaxed - he actually blocked one of your shots off the table when it went square into his paddle.
While you shouldn't focus on it to the point you stop hitting the ball, you should always be aware of how a good shot feels. Ball bashing is a good skill, but it isn't always the main point of this sport. The most dangerous shots from many players come from extremely silent contact where you feel you didn't hear them hit the ball - the amount of spin generated on such shots is ridiculous.
Do you need different blade/rubber at different stage of learning? I don't know the answer. I have only used T05 T64 since I started table tennis 2 years ago. I used 2 blades, rosewood XO and maplewood. I have been told by many coaches that my setup is "wrong" and not suitable for beginers. However, after all thes training, I get completely used to my setup and have no problem with it. In fact, I literally cannot play the game without my own racket. So I am wondering, can you choose setup like this:
1. decide which style/player you want to copy
2. buy the ultimate setup for that style/player.
3. Just try to get used to it from day one.
Arguablly you could save a few quid by not having to buy intermediate setups.
Here is just my own opinion.
So, I have two friends who, when they were kids, were on the national team of their country. They are both from Europe. They both coach in NYC where I live. Both of them, separately, based on me asking questions, told me that when they were kids, training on their national team, the coach didn't ask them what equipment they wanted to use. They didn't get a choice. They were given a FIVE PLY, ALL WOOD blade that was OFF- in speed rating. And that was it. The coach decided which one would be best for their development.
Both gave me the same basic story without knowing the other one would give it to me. One of those two told me: "if you just want to play and have fun, then get whatever blade you want. Timo Boll ZLC, Primorac Carbon, it doesn't matter. But you won't improve as much. If you actually want to improve, then get a five ply, all wood blade with good feeling. That will help you get better faster." I was using a Clipper at the time.
Hahahaha - maybe this explains why I am seeing so many Stratus PowerWoods all over NY...