Recent content by KM1976

  1. Viscaria ALC vs Fan Zhendong ALC help me decide (Dignics 09C / 05 setup)

    The difference between Viscaria and FZD ALC is primarily the grip and hence the feel of the blade. If you have experience with outer ALC then the adjustment would be negligible. So you can pick anyone which you like most or are getting any deal of sorts. The best option would be to hold them in...
  2. How do you use AI in table tennis?

    I recently had a chance to use Google Gemini AI chatbot for some specific scenarios in Table tennis. I played some matches, took some mental notes and had some specific problem statements like how to handle a backhand punch from my opponent against my opening topspin or how to handle awkward...
  3. Anyone else hate scrubbing through long table tennis videos?

    I 100% agree. Lengthy videos like 20 mins. or more kind of play havoc with my attention span specially if it is just bickering and complaining.
  4. TT11 Blind Rubber Test

    Only for15-20 mins. or so. That too for forehand topspins. I think that the price of Zyre is so so prohibitive that people in clubs are very hesitant to share it for trials with other club members. Every minute spent using Zyre is costing in cents ;)
  5. TT11 Blind Rubber Test

    I think that all the reviews should be considered more as a personal opinion with the tag "Your mileage may vary". I had a completely different impression of Zyre rubber when I tried it on a Viscaria. I tend to like it better than Tenergy 05 based on my past usage of Tenergy.
  6. Victas V>15 Extra ?

    I have played with V>15 Extra max. thickness on Koto Outer ALC blades. I have used in total 4 sheets of this rubber. I found it to be pretty good in spin and speed generation. The rubber performs in linear manner and is quite controllable if you have USATT 1500 or higher rating. Serves are good...
  7. Flared(FL) or Straight(ST)?

    Preferences on handle types depends on your grip and playing style. I have ST as well as FL blades, and I can switch between both now. But I prefer ST handles as I have a more backhand oriented grip. Nevertheless, your mileage may vary and you should choose whatever feels natural in your hands.
  8. 3 New Andro Rubbers

    I really like Andro rubbers, sans durability. They are not too bad, but for the price, I believe if they can increase the durability by 30% like lasting 4 months keeping price the same then I am onboard with the brand.
  9. Problems with progressive glasses?

    I do use progressive glasses and experienced the same issue described by OP. I switched to non-progressive pair only for using in sports. That landed me with another pair of glasses to worry about but it solved the bigger issue. So hopefully, this simpler solutions works for folks who face the...
  10. I want to upgrade my table tennis blade - Currently using donic waldner senso carbon.

    Go with Butterfly Innerforce ALC or Harimoto Innerforce ALC.
  11. Similar Butterfly blade to Syntelliac VCI

    For players who do not practice as much as professionals and want great control with a balanced ability to attack, Harimoto ALC is a very good choice for a close to the table to mid-distance game.
  12. ovtcharov innerforce alc splintering?

    As per megaspin website, all Butterfly blades come pre sealed from factory. But, if you want to add more protection then surely you can use sealant like Joola. Just apply a very thin coat on the playing surface and let it dry completely. I have several Butterfly blades both with Limba and Koto...
  13. Andro NUZN 48 Review: Faster and More Dynamic Than NUZN 45, But Still Controllable

    Thank you for your testing and sharing your opinion. May I please ask you to update the number of playing hours for which you have tested the rubber? Also, in the durability section, it would be good to have some numbers and close up photos (to show the wear marks) after usage. Thank you and God...
  14. Butterfly Dimitrij Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC Review

    I exactly share the same feeling. I can use TB ALC, ZJK ALC, Viscaria and Harimoto ALC without much adjustments.
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