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  1. Looking for a new Backhand Rubber

    If T05 is too fast/uncontrollable and D09C is too passive..... I'm not sure there's much that can be done! I agree that T05 is a beast - It feels great when attacking, but it's a monster to control if you aren't "on it". My recommendation would have been D09C, but be less passive - I don't...
  2. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    The schedule for the 26/27 season doesn't come out until the summer. IF there is a Borussia Düsseldorf match on the Friday... We'll try and organise something with the players if possible.
  3. Fan Zhendong to join Borussia Duesseldorf in 2026-2027 Season

    I heard he was only going to sign because the TTD forum were coming over.....
  4. My Butterfly Dignics 09C Review: Why I think that most amateur players should avoid it

    I feel I should reply to some of the things you've said here - Yes it's semi off topic. Shoot me. You can write whatever you want about ways you feel this forum can be improved. But please remember, it's a forum for fans/players/equipment junkies and everything in between - It's not a "blog" or...
  5. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    Weekly reminder.... There are still a few spaces. We'll leave it open for Forum people initially - Closer to the time, we'll open it to friends/family of people already coming. I've finalised the Hotel booking, and just waiting on how they want to do it (I'm hoping it's a link or something so...
  6. Is Dignics 09c a better FH or BH rubber?

    It’s not slow. It’s just slow-ER than a less tacky, softer sponged rubber like Dignics 05. If you play passive blocks, or 80% attacking shots, you might feel it’s too slow. It really comes down to how you play and what you want. I use it on my backhand to give me more safety and the extra...
  7. Tennis vs Running Shoes

    I'm sure people may have their own opinions, but I can't imagine playing in running shoes and feeling confident about side to side movement. I've tried playing tennis in running shoes before, and the lack of lateral support was a real ankle breaker moment. If your running shoes have support...
  8. Is Dignics 09c a better FH or BH rubber?

    Is there really such a thing as a "forehand" rubber and a "backhand" rubber? Because as @Tyce said, it really depends on the strengths of your various sides. I use it on both sides. On my FH, I find it gives me better serve, block, touch, spin, counter and loop against underspin (compared...
  9. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    Good to know! We are still working away in the background on this, and my aim is to have everything (or at least, most things) sorted by the end of March. Some of the stuff may not be able to be sorted until later in year (Bundesliga schedules etc). I'll personally be booking my flights next...
  10. The jetlag makes a flagrant injustice for all the non Asians.

    You've never got up at 3am, caught a 2 hour flight and a 4 hour drive to face the absolute ninja that is @latej in his home country....... 😂
  11. To step back or not to step back…..???

    I think it all depends on the player and their ability. Can you play attacking loop after attacking loop after attacking loop? If so, you'll need the extra space by taking a step back. To say that a player "can't reach" the ball (or play a powerful shot) if they have taken a step back, would...
  12. Dignics 05........ not lasting as long as people say.

    I've been using 09c since it came out, but I'd say that the initial properties of 09c do tend to wear out after 2 months of "decent" playing time. However.... I find it morphs more into a "traditional" tensor type rubber, and still extremely useable. It's less sticky, you can create marginally...
  13. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    If anyone has asked to bring a friend, and I've sent you the sign up form - Can you ask them to complete it asap please. There are still a very small number of spaces left for people if they'd like to sign up for the event of the year!
  14. Can a European Forehand have advantages over a Chinese style forehand?

    This questions comes up quite a lot, and like with everything to do with table tennis, a lot is open to how you interpret what it is and how it should look. For me, the biggest difference is not the stroke - It's the footwork. This comment is a very good example of that! I agree with Gozo...
  15. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    I can't believe @Gozo Calderano isn't coming...... I feel like the venue would suit his game! 😅 C'mon Gozo.... Give the people what they want!
  16. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    Hey everyone! I'm working on securing us a good deal on a group hotel booking. At the moment, the best price I have is (for Mercure Hotel Duesseldorf City Nord, which is a nice 4 star hotel) Single room rate: €75.00 + €3 per night "tax" Double room rate: €90.00 + €3 per night "tax" This...
  17. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    I've sent a message to everyone who has expressed an interest in joining with a Google Form for you to complete. Please do so asap so we can finalise the numbers/formats etc. Some exciting things being talked about at the moment! If you want to come, let me know soon as we'll very quickly be...
  18. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    I'll be bumping this thread periodically to keep it fresh in people's minds. If you have no interest, please feel free to ignore it :) If there is anyone who would like to come, who hasn't let me know yet, please do so asap - We only have a few spaces left!
  19. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    Yep, this. Part of the reason I'm not going to give much travel information is because everyone will be different and I don't want to give misleading info. I'm not going to organise people's travel for them (there's only so much I can do 😅). People may also prefer to arrive earlier or leave...
  20. 🌎 🇩🇪 TTD Forum Meet Up in Düsseldorf - September 11th, 12th & 13th 🇩🇪 🌎

    There's a major airport in Dusseldorf, which is the one I'd be aiming to fly into.
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