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I've read that this is a myth, and that even a top pros won't be able to tell the difference in feeling between a properly sealed and an unsealed blade. Perhaps this myth stems from the fact that many people apply too much varnish or use the wrong type. Varnish should be applied onto the blade's...

No, CO is a conical handle that widens continuously from the top to the bottom. You can find more information here: https://tabletennis11.com/eu/blog/which-blade-handle

I've always played FL, but for the past six months I've been playing ST, and it's hard for me to say which one I prefer... I'd say the ST fits more naturally in the hand, and it's a bit easier to maneuver the blade when changing the FH-BH grip slightly. I also think the block feels more natural...

I wonder if rubbing with sandpaper like this isn't against ITTF rules? It's essentially a modification of the rubber surface. Theoretically, this is a part of the rubber not used for hitting, but it's possible that in certain situations, you could hit with this part (intentionally or...

If I play in a warm and humid room and my hands sweat a lot, I often feel like I lose some stability in my grip on the rubber—specifically, my index finger tends to slip more on it. I once wondered if it was possible to attach something to the rubber in that area to increase friction and improve...

Thanks for sharing the information — it's always interesting to read about blade technical matters :) Could you tell me why you chose ayous instead of kiri as the core for the Rotela? You mentioned that "kiri is lighter and has a livelier feel," and to me "livelier" usually suggests it’s better...

Nexy designer, please say is it possible possible to buy a Rotela blade in Europe without using the "fitting racket service" option on your website? I don't see that blade available anywhere except some Korean store that doesn't even have an English-language option. Tabletennis11 sells Nexy...

A good tip is to slightly break the axis of rotation instead of closing the paddle too much, which often leads to unforced errors. This coach also talks about it:

I think this is a very accurate description of the blade! I've been playing with it for a few weeks and I really like it; it can be quite fast, but I always feel it provides a lot of control. Perhaps it's due to the choice of wood (outer koto and limba underneath), or maybe it's the mysterious...

Hi, For over a year, I've been experiencing ankle pain that worsens after more intense or frequent training. So I'm looking for shoe recommendations that offer superior ankle support. Have you heard of any specific Mizuno or Butterfly models that might be a good choice? I'm currently using Stiga...

I like Nittaku equipment, but their adhesive covers aren't very good. They lose their stickiness quite quickly. Gewo's covers are much better (they stay sticky for several months).

That's right, subjective question :) You wrote that in your opinion there are blades that are equal or much better than Butterfly's Innerforces and I was curious which ones you rated higher (and why).

Please can you specify which are much better in your opinion?

Please, can you tell me if this blade is significantly slower than Innerforce ALC? 80g is the perfect weight for me, as I have some injuries and can't use heavy blade (my current blade also weighs 80g).

Thanks, the blade seems interesting indeed. And this series is manufactured in China, which is probably why its price is much lower than the HAL.