San Francisco looking for training partner.

[igorponger]

An adequate interpretation of the test results is of utmost importance. Only a few structural engineers have competence enough to do this job in proper manner. I am a structural engineer 🤓

 

[riemsesy]

TT Blades Database

what about his site?

ah.. no frequencies..

 

[God-scrubplayer]

What if tt have no rules on racket constraints like thickness and %of wood require?

Obviously no spikes on racket and break the ball making game unplayable. Of flash light racket that blind your opponent

What would be the trend of tt?

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

 

[Dr Evil]

Probably graphite or some composite (fiberglass, kevlar, etc.), as thin and light as you want.

 

[God-scrubplayer]

Hi,
I recall there's a thread somewhere (can't find it no more) where they break open the handle of a vis gold and found "added weight" green plastic. Anyone have that link send it over to me? or if there's threads ou there or video out there people doing something similar please share it to me.

 

[God-scrubplayer]

Me at 2000

Me at 2200

Differences

Equipment: When i was 2000 i'm a stupid EJ. Playing with unboosted h3 where people get to block and counter my shot so much easier. At 2200 even tho i'm still an EJ, i've grown a lot better at boosting and gluing rubber. My shots are no longer easy to block/counter. I'm also richer compare to myself 6 years gold and afford myself a gold vis. Gold vs > normal vis by a mile. When you hit hard gold vis will sound like a stiga blade with "dong" while normal vis will sound like "pia" and goes down to the net.

Speed: In terms of absolute speed and physicality, I was faster and injury free 6 years ago. However, i am faster now in pong speed, after i serve i'll have these couple of mini steps while the me 6 years ago don't.

Serves: my serve was always good even at 2000 but at 2200 i make it even more dangerous.

Lower center of gravity: this is one of the most important aspect that upgrade my game (i haven't reach my peak rating yet, my rating went up 3 times in a row the past 3 tournaments). I don't standup straight like i use to. When I stand lower, the ball speed is also slower. The reason for that is when you stand up straight and look at the ball, the speed of the ball is how your eye observe it. When standing up straight you are observing the ball almost like perpendicularly. When you stand lower the ball is coming towards you at a lower speed thus easier for you to react. <-- i don't know if i explain this properly but whoever understand this point do help elaborate.


At the end of the day the biggest take away here is equipment, it directly affect skills. I tried the whole suit of EJ like xiom rubbers h3 backhand etc... it just doesn't work. If you know how to boost then play h3 on forehand, if not then 09c. For BH just stick with BTY 09c or D05. Don't try those ESN trash. It hinders my level for years.

Just to illustrate a point, i EJ a lot and i swap paddle and try out with fellow club mates. Most club player's paddles are unplayable, they glue it bad, terrible rubber combination, bad weight distribution etc... HOWEVER, none of my coaches (most over 2400, had over 20+ coaches in a span of 7 years) paddle is unplayable. Almost all of their paddle i can use it anytime and play close to my level.

As of now i'm using vis gold, h3 FH, 09c bh.

 

[Jslick89]

Think i've seen you at a couple Sac Opens? Is that Evan Dong you're playing in the last video? I played him at a tournament in ICC a couple years ago when he was only rated 1600 or so. He kicked my ass because he was still underrated at the time lol.

 

[TensorBackhand]

Me at 2000

Me at 2200

Differences

Equipment: When i was 2000 i'm a stupid EJ. Playing with unboosted h3 where people get to block and counter my shot so much easier. At 2200 even tho i'm still an EJ, i've grown a lot better at boosting and gluing rubber. My shots are no longer easy to block/counter. I'm also richer compare to myself 6 years gold and afford myself a gold vis. Gold vs > normal vis by a mile. When you hit hard gold vis will sound like a stiga blade with "dong" while normal vis will sound like "pia" and goes down to the net.

Speed: In terms of absolute speed and physicality, I was faster and injury free 6 years ago. However, i am faster now in pong speed, after i serve i'll have these couple of mini steps while the me 6 years ago don't.

Serves: my serve was always good even at 2000 but at 2200 i make it even more dangerous.

Lower center of gravity: this is one of the most important aspect that upgrade my game (i haven't reach my peak rating yet, my rating went up 3 times in a row the past 3 tournaments). I don't standup straight like i use to. When I stand lower, the ball speed is also slower. The reason for that is when you stand up straight and look at the ball, the speed of the ball is how your eye observe it. When standing up straight you are observing the ball almost like perpendicularly. When you stand lower the ball is coming towards you at a lower speed thus easier for you to react. <-- i don't know if i explain this properly but whoever understand this point do help elaborate.


At the end of the day the biggest take away here is equipment, it directly affect skills. I tried the whole suit of EJ like xiom rubbers h3 backhand etc... it just doesn't work. If you know how to boost then play h3 on forehand, if not then 09c. For BH just stick with BTY 09c or D05. Don't try those ESN trash. It hinders my level for years.

Just to illustrate a point, i EJ a lot and i swap paddle and try out with fellow club mates. Most club player's paddles are unplayable, they glue it bad, terrible rubber combination, bad weight distribution etc... HOWEVER, none of my coaches (most over 2400, had over 20+ coaches in a span of 7 years) paddle is unplayable. Almost all of their paddle i can use it anytime and play close to my level.

As of now i'm using vis gold, h3 FH, 09c bh.

Is there a technique or skill in particular that you think separates 2000 and 2200?

 

[God-scrubplayer]

Is there a technique or skill in particular that you think separates 2000 and 2200?

Yes but the biggest factor is equipment. Using junk really hinder my progress for years

All the kids that blitz to 2200 stick with bty and do what their coach recommends and focus on training.

 

[TensorBackhand]

Yes but the biggest factor is equipment. Using junk really hinder my progress for years

All the kids that blitz to 2200 stick with bty and do what their coach recommends and focus on training.

What was the technique or skill that made a big difference?

 

[God-scrubplayer]

What was the technique or skill that made a big difference?

Lower center of gravity

 

[Gtsnake]

What's a gold vis?

 

[mcfly]

What's a gold vis?

its a new technology in making blades:
-first they insert 2 plastic (epoxy) pieces inside the handle.
-second they use gold foil mixed with babyoil and apply to the wood
-lastly they burn the wood and order a new blade from Butterfly China

 

[blahness]

I agree that Dignics or boosted H3 really makes a huge difference in performance too, there is nothing that approaches their performance and shot quality when hitting hard. I tried some other clubmates rackets and they look fine while countering, but when it comes to loopkilling and spin quality they all dont even come close.

Btw what is so different between Golden Vis and normal Vis? Interested to hear your thoughts!

 

[Ghostzen]

It looks like your table craft generally and match awareness has improved between the two videos. A steady equipment is indeed priceless. Happy racket happy player. Nice one.

 

[God-scrubplayer]

I agree that Dignics or boosted H3 really makes a huge difference in performance too, there is nothing that approaches their performance and shot quality when hitting hard. I tried some other clubmates rackets and they look fine while countering, but when it comes to loopkilling and spin quality they all dont even come close.

Btw what is so different between Golden Vis and normal Vis? Interested to hear your thoughts!

When you hit hard gold vis will sound like a stiga blade with "dong" while normal vis will sound like "pia" and goes down to the net.

 

[blahness]

When you hit hard gold vis will sound like a stiga blade with "dong" while normal vis will sound like "pia" and goes down to the net.

Damn i just searched for Golden Vis pricing and that is quite a bomb ouch...

Think i'll just stick with my normal vis.

 

[Der_Echte]

I was at that ICC tourney in the first set of vids, I recognize one of my friends when went to only that tourney on only that date.

I think I was a 1900 scrub player back then. (pun intended, but true)

A gazillion things separate a 2000 from a 2200 level...

A quick over simplification is they do the same things, but the 2200 does them consistently better at the quality where the 2000 level is less consistent in the same quality... many reasons for it... many nuances add up.

Stance is one of them. A good ready position of forearm is another. Good anticipation is another. Better shot selection is another. Telling Dracula to go F off is another (avoid going for too much when it isn't needed or a benefit). A good paln and recognition of what is going on and good adjustments are another.

Could talk all night, but sum of U gotta go boost ur H3 rubberz.

 

[Loop Lob Smash]

When you hit hard gold vis will sound like a stiga blade with "dong" while normal vis will sound like "pia" and goes down to the net.

Personally I could never have much affinity for a blade that resembled a dong
(Side note: my Tibhar Shang Kun AC has this attribute, and it is not to my taste)

But I have sympathy/agreement with the sentiment that having the right equipment (for you) is important. For some people food is just calories, for others the same food but prepared by different cooks is subtly different and the difference is important.