How Anti-Spin Rubber Forced ITTF to Change the Rules: A 50-Year History & Tactical Breakdown

[KenKen]

Ayhika Mukherjee's epic win over world No. 1 Sun Yingsha using anti rubber on her backhand inspired me to dive into the history of this fascinating equipment.

If you want to know how anti rubber forced the ITTF to change the rules and how it evolved over the last 50 years, check out my latest video!
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[haggisv]

Good video, thanks for posting!

 

[Der_Echte]

DeHaggis !!!!!!!

 

[igorponger]

Antispin players are not socially welcomed for natural disgust of cheaters.
Best realistic allegory to depict an antispin player.

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Anyway, a lot of sly trickery is inherent to the antispin materials. Just refer to the Art of Shells.

 

[ShakehandJpenCpenEnjoyer]

Very educative video! And also thank you for putting subtitle for non chinese speaker.

If i want to try antispin rubber, which one would you suggest?

 

[KenKen]

Very educative video! And also thank you for putting subtitle for non chinese speaker.

If i want to try antispin rubber, which one would you suggest?

Classic Anti: For example, Butterfly Super Anti or Yasaka Anti Power. This type of rubber still has a slight amount of friction on the surface, and the sponge provides good shock absorption. For players who are used to playing with inverted rubber, the transition period is shorter, and it is primarily used for steady control and defense. Frictionless / Glanti: For example, the Vortex or Super Glanti that I love using. This type of rubber can produce the strongest "spin inversion," but it requires a completely different blade angle control and stroke mechanism. It is more difficult to train with, but once you get the hang of it, it is extremely disruptive!