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DHS Goldarc 8 (50 degrees) as an ESN rubber is comparable to MXP in my opinion. I've played with MXP for over 2 years and then switched over to Goldarc 8, 47.5 degrees, but didn't really get the oomph that I liked. After using the 50 degree version of Goldarc 8 for about a year I can say it...

Par Gerell. (The hair and ears appear to match Gerell)

If you can find a hitting partner who can block for you, then you can hit at full power and speed with the added benefit of a more realistic ball coming back at you. I also use the same return board and find it quite useful in developing consistency in my strokes. You are very consistent with...

Although it didn't answer the question, I had a good laugh ;)!

Dan wins 12 -10!

http://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/tibhar-evolution-el-s After watching Dan's review, I would love to try the Tibar EL-S on my backhand. I have been playing with MXP for a year and love it. Hearing that it has a bit more control and some extra grip and the power close to MXP, I'm quite...

Sorry to hear of your condition leading to a hiatus from table tennis. I know how you feel; I was out of commission from TT recently for almost 4 months from a partial patellar tendon tear. It was rough not being able to practice, sweat, compete and get that adrenaline rush. I'm not a...

Good question and great advice! Dead balls blocked back from short or long pips or even smooth rubbers have always given me problems in the past. Unfortunately I couldn't really practice with anyone in my club since all the players there use regular smooth rubbers except one. So I spent a lot...

Hey DerE, Man if you were in the Torrance/Redondo Beach area I would really like to have another crack at returning your serves. If you remember back in summer of 2015 at the LA Convention Center with the Special Olympics table tennis site, with some down time I got a chance to play a 3 game...

Hi, If you happen to be in Los Angeles, especially around Redondo/Hermosa/Manhattan Beach areas there is the South Bay Table Tennis club that you can go to and hit. If I'm available I can get you in for free and hit with you. Msg me if you're interested.

I've heard good stuff about Revolution #3 as well. My question is: If you apply 3-4 layers for a good seal, doesn't it increase the overall weight of your setup?

I second what Ilia said. Blocking has been an important element to my game. To be able to redirect your opponent's loops and make him run one side and block his continuation loop to the other side without a return is quite rewarding. Don't get me wrong, attacking definitely gets my adrenaline...

Here is a round robin final from Westside:

I just want to thank Shuki for providing me some valuable information on returning these pesky short forehand side-top serves. I've been struggling for a long while returning these serves with a player from my club. He would always pull it out in critical situations (8-8, 9-9, or deuce) and I...

I can't agree more than what Andy has said about practicing with 100% focus. Having a plan when going into a practice session is vital if you want a productive workout. Solo practice is important in my opinion. It's like doing "homework" to get a concept ingrained. It gives me a sense of...