Legendary Coach 추교성 JPen equipment advice

[b3N]

Some fascinating insight from Coach Chu. The English dubbing is definitely improved these days.
He talks about intentionally snapping JPens and regluing to solve resonance issues. Having a blade so good that Yoo Nam Kyu asked to borrow it for a major final Vs Ma Lin.
And he reckons there could be another JPen great in the future. He cites Ma Long's system as being similar to a penhold system (relying on forehand footwork for scoring and not relying on Chiquita).
He currently uses a 93g JPen (assume it's 10mm) with Tenergy 64.

 

[zeio]

He talks about intentionally snapping JPens and regluing to solve resonance issues.

That highlights the unsustainable nature of the "sacred" one-ply hinoki.

 

[Lando]

Intentionally snapping?!
Watching the video first thing in the morning!
At least I won't feel that bad regluing my 1 ply if it ever splits

 

[b3N]

Intentionally snapping?!
Watching the video first thing in the morning!
At least I won't feel that bad regluing my 1 ply if it ever splits

Yeah I was a little surprised tbh. He also talked about accidentally snapping his favourite ever blade and regluing it because it was so good instead of finding a new one. It's rare to get these sorts of insights.

 

[Lando]

Yeah I was a little surprised tbh. He also talked about accidentally snapping his favourite ever blade and regluing it because it was so good instead of finding a new one. It's rare to get these sorts of insights.

Yup, lots of great info.
0 fear of splitting my blade now.
Do you seal your hinoki blades?