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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Size of uncut rubbers in Rubbers

Okay. Thanks for answering. In some of the threads you posted where many people have replied, something like: "thank you for the varying viewpoints...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Size of uncut rubbers in Rubbers

There is something I have noticed about your pattern of posting. Every post you have made, has been while opening a new thread. There is even one...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Should homemade blades be banned ? in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

I have nothing against not using VOCs in TT. But tell me why they also banned non-VOC boosters and any substance that could change the playing...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Blade Makers' Challenge: Jin Sukizawa's blade in General Discussion On Table Tennis

Sounds like he has something in common with RokPhish! :)

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Should homemade blades be banned ? in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

Not to change the subject but....ITTF did not ban VOCs for the health of anyone. They did try to use that as the excuse. But if that was why, why...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Should homemade blades be banned ? in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

Honestly, it is so silly and ridiculous that I just can't take it seriously. And it certainly would not impact what I use in play in any way what so...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Should homemade blades be banned ? in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

Actually, I think he means how nobody can get the actual equipment that the CNT use (which was part of my joke about CNT socks and underwear). And,...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Help me create a perfect weekly table tennis workout routine in General Discussion On Table Tennis

I suggest you search something like "exercises for table tennis" or things like that. There are at least 30 threads on this subject. I can remember...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Should homemade blades be banned ? in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

Seriously, I think, they can try this. But they will look totally foolish. Could you imagine if major league baseball required people to only used...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Should homemade blades be banned ? in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

I heard ITTF is going to be requiring people to wear ITTF approved socks and underwear as well. :) And the standard issue CNT National Team socks and...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Rubber that is the same SPEED as R47 but with more SPIN in Rubbers

Paraffin Lamp Oil works pretty well also. When you use a little of the lamp oil and a little of the baby oil, you get an even better boost. :) ...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread VIDEO: Highlights Table Tennis Match Holland! in TTD Members Videos

Fun. It is nice to get to see you play. Thanks for posting. And I am glad you have come through the pandemic (so far) in good health.

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

I guess, an addendum. After hearing members self describe their level, and then seeing footage (sent to me by PM) one thing I am always struck with...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

One time I met this guy from Sweden. He was with his family. He was middle aged. He had been drinking pint after pint. He saw me and my friend and...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

I think it is okay for us to understand that, I think, Lazer is in Sweden and I have a feeling the level of play in Sweden is very high. So, from...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Blade Makers' Challenge - Nate in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

That handle is sneaky. It does have the appearance of being smaller than it is as a result of how Nate designed it to be heavier further down. ...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Blade Makers' Challenge - Nate in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

hahahahahahaha.

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

I think I got the cable to post. The shell of this cable is made of Arylate. :) Qualities of something between a soft plastic and polyester. And...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Blade Makers' Challenge - Nate in Table Tennis Equipment (Everything)

Whopper with Cheese. :) Back in the day, if Phil Rizzuto had been the announcer he might have said: "extra mustard on that hot-dog!" :) Back in...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread How to know if i'm spinning the ball correctly? in General Discussion On Table Tennis

Also, it would probably be a good idea to just post a few throw away posts so that you have enough posts to add links and then post footage of you...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread How to know if i'm spinning the ball correctly? in General Discussion On Table Tennis

A good way to practice increasing your spin is to practice straight backspin. Don't worry about how low. If you can get the ball to come back to...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

Fair enough. I agree on a lot of what you are saying. We don't have to agree on everything.

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

The casing of this cable is made of Arylate. Zylon is fairly similar. I would put Kevlar in a similar category. A semi-soft plastic, under a thin...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

Lazer, you have been playing a long time and have stopped and started. You know more than most. However, if you have never played a blade that...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

We can agree to disagree. :) Advising someone on equipment you never used based on reading numbers, it just is not the best recipe for good advice.

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Best rubbers to go with Timo ball ZLF? in Rubbers

If you haven't played with a blade, it is hard to talk about it based on speed ratings listed from a company. Those speed ratings are pretty much...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Question for Blade-Builders in General Discussion On Table Tennis

I wish RokPhish still posted on the forum. He had the best EJ photos ever. One time he posted a photo of about 20 blades all standing near each other...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread FS: Stiga Ebenholz NCT V in Post anything you want to sell

Okay. That makes sense. I do think Nate or Hipnotic (Sergio) maybe better at making something just like a Rosewood V NCT or XO with the exact...

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UpSideDownCarl replied to a thread Equipment Junkie CoVID Dreams - New Blade Made for Me By Nate in Blades

Oh, the more I play with it, the more I really like the feel of the Redwood core. I think that extra gear that kicks in is a result of the...

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