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Hey Enzo,

With the blade change suggestions, if I'm completely honest, they are all very very similar - If you want to decrease the speed, I would look for something slower.

You said you were...

I'll be honest, this is a bit of an odd thread now, and I'm not really sure if you want advice/help or not?

It doesn't take a huge amount of "Googling" to find something that will fit the bill.
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Apologies, I've barely had a minute to think with the new baby!

I watched the first 10 minutes, so please correct me if I say anything that is done differently in the last 10 minutes.

As with...

A lot of great comments, and I can’t really add much to it (but I will).

From my POV, the whole “serving” issue depends on the standard and whether or not it’s a competitive match (be that a...

I’m not sure that line of thinking helps your case with “breaking in”, because my definition of “breaking in” a shoe, is certainly not applicable to a new table tennis shoe being too grippy.
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I’ve said it before, but the UK system is AWFUL!

We have nothing like you describe, and it’s really a bit of a guessing game.

For example, as I’ve got a young family, I can’t play tournaments...

Oh, 100% this!

New shoes are the worst!

That extra little bit of grip is a killer on proper flooring.

I only need to change my shoes once a year or so, but the first week or two of new...

Playing devils advocate here - Just because high level people do it, especially if it’s something that has been “passed down through generations”, it does not mean it’s something that is relevant to...

It was a good match! Your players played well.

The first round of matches were much better than the second.

Malaysia and Canada put up stiffer resistance over Nigeria and Singapore, compared...

Currently in the stands watching Nigeria vs Malaysia and Canada vs Singapore!

Aruna just put on a masterclass!

Unless I'm getting paid to play.... I'll be damned if I'm forking out £160 any more regularly than that! 😂

Obviously the last few years have been a bit odd, but my usual cycle would be:

Change...

I didn't bring up the cars aspect!

But....

1. I think the fact that so many people still believe the guidance of old, is a good point in this current discussion.

2. I must have missed your...

I love a good feisty debate on such important aspects of Table Tennis.

Here is my take, which is a little from column A and a little from column B.

In the 20 years of playing at a decent level,...

I imagine that was a fun exercise in practice, and probably quite a lot of short pushes!

The reality of league matches in the UK is very different, as you well know.

A few things from me on...

I understand what you are saying, but that test doesn't give a real world representation of speed.

Unless you are a very very very high level, you are not playing all out on every shot (and...

My experience of ZLC vs ALC is that the ZLC is noticeably more bouncy and fast.

But it's very very hard to compare rubbers when they are used on different blades, especially if you aren't used to...

Unless some miracle has occurred, I just don’t see how this is possible.

I appreciate the lack of tackiness on the 09C could potentially increase the speed, as the ball isn’t sticking to the...

Not according to Butterfly.

Both are listed as:

Vibration: 10.3
Reaction: 11.8

The only "evidence" I've seen of there being a difference, is online users saying they feel one..... Which may...

I know some people are expecting a revolutionary new blade/technology..... but there just isn't anything that can improve the current offering.

The FZD "signature" blade (the one he uses),...

Hi Debbie,

Assuming you are in the UK (according to your flag), I'd pick some squash shoes from Sports Direct (or another High Street sports store).

There are some table tennis websites you can...

This is the answer from what I can see.

It wasn't the first time she did it in the match either - Both times winning the point (I'm sure there are more, I just don't have the time to look right...

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Do you ever look back on your posts and try to look from a different point of view?

Without trying to be patronising, I think you’d find it quite useful.

Are things like equipment...

Welcome to London (in advance!)

With it being “out of season”, it’s worth contacting the clubs in advance, just to make sure they’ll be open.

I’d happily meet up, but I’m about an hour north of...

Hi Tony, as with almost every TT opinion, there will always be the niche situations where someone will disagree with a sound suggestion….. and here is mine, disagreeing with yours! 😅

For me, my...

OK, I'm 6ft 4 (just a little taller than Samsonov) and about 50 times heavier 😂

Speed comes with ability, especially on open ups. So don't think you'll never get there, and have that thought lead...