Recent content by EvilOctopus

The 36 will be using the same scale as dhs use. Xiom will be using the one common in Europe where tenergy is like 47-48 I think

you may be overthinking this ever so slightly. you're likely feeling stress because u think too much. I know no good tabletennis players who think that much about every single shot and you would likely benefit a lot from just playing loads of forehands and seeing what shots u feel u make good...

i play it on my backhand and its defo helped me improve it a bit. Plenty fast to put opponent under pressure with blocks, which is still my main use for the backhand, not very sensitive to incoming spin which helps and a decently high arc which i think helps with the opening topspin. Find yogi's...

Yeah I've seen video of me play and I'm stood up like a tree. Everytime I think about it I instantly play much better

Haha my technique isnt great (I wouldn't exactly feel qualified on telling anyone how to open up with their backhand) but I've played for a fairly long time and have some understanding of what's supposed to happen and I make the same mistake on the forehand weight transfer.

Tenergy plays very different to a boosted H3 imo. Its still nowhere near as bouncy so flat hitting is still not really a great option. Killer forehands dont necessarily rely on power too as long as the placement is good. While i'd say the weight transfer is partially in the wrong direction (up...

not built any blades but i think theres no rules regarding the core having to be made of a single piece of wood or anything. In fact i think theres a donic blade that has a layer of carbon in the center of the core.

yeah theres not a lot of matches but somehow i still end up pretty tired normally

no haha i played 1 weekend in champs and then 1 weekend in div B - no westfield tho. First season ive actually thought about finding a team in time for the season to start haha

do you know if ur gonna play at draycott yet?

yeah I have a similar issue being 6"2 or there abouts and you look taller than that haha. If i'm actually attacking i defo have to be about a meter or so behind the table to have enough space to move if not further.

I take the ball earlier than you. Partially to do with the fact that i block on my backhand a fair amount and its much easier to apply pressure the closer you are. I don't really have the footwork to support that on the fh side a lot of the time so i step back a bit and then play from there but...

for some people it helps. Every now and then i kinda have to force myself to get a bit more vocal cos it improves my concentration and for some reaosn im happier to play positive when being vocal. Grunting during rallies also improves shot power even tho i tend to find it sounds to stupid to...

wasnt sheffield by any chance was it haha. Think there was something similar here

feel like experience is definitely the main issue for juniors. Half the time they almost know too many shots (at least thats what i put it down to) and then cant decide when it matters. Also TT365 is a great idea, but my local league hasn't implemented it yet afaik and the rankings dont...