Recent content by Goranis

The main difference you'll probably notice compared with a 90g+ TMXi Pro is on harder forehand shots. A heavier blade generally feels more stable when you really put power into the ball and can give you a bit more penetration and weight behind the shot. The 83g version may feel slightly less...

I’d probably avoid putting the edge tape directly over the exposed sponge area again. If the tape already managed to pull some adhesive out, moving it around repeatedly is only going to make the problem worse. For protecting the blade, I’ve had better luck with a thin, flexible edge tape that...

I’ve dealt with knee issues in the past, and one thing that stood out to me was how different the knee could feel during training compared with later that evening or the following morning. It’s easy to think that everything is fine because you can get through the session, only to realize...

Exactly. I think the biggest mistake is treating those picks as independent “safe” outcomes when the whole strategy is really built around a specific level of dominance. Once the competition gets closer, even a small upset can ruin the whole stack. I think the same principle applies when...

you might want to look beyond the major national-level events and check local prefecture or club tournaments. Japan has a pretty active table tennis scene, and some smaller competitions are much more welcoming to recreational and junior players than the big professional events. With kids aged...