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On FH, it is Nittaku H3N. I use it because it is the same price as provincial version and every sheet has been the same weight for me and always feels the same. I have used more than 15 sheets. H3 37 commercial for me is also 1.5x the price of H3 38 commercial. But because I don't boost it on...

I found myself in a similar boat. I practice about 20 hrs per week, lots of multiball and drills, and I hit hard, so H3 boosted would only last about 2 months with the last 15 days feeling like rubbish. I use H3 38 degree commercial, 1 small layer of booster. I need to replace it every 40ish...

Fan engagement can simply be increased by showing the players' personality more. In my opinion, trash talk should be allowed. None of this polite diplomatic nonsense in every interview. Its already difficult to connect with the players because of the language barrier. On top of that, if every...

I think different types of training require different focus points. If I am learning a new shot, or trying to work on my technique, I do this in a "sterile" environment. Which means getting easy balls so I can focus on my movements, either with a robot or a partner who has the right touch. Then...

I do not suggest that explanation and understanding of things is pointless. I'm merely saying that the pros may not be good at explaining things. Without an engineering degree, it would indeed be difficult for a pro to give you a clear equation of how the angular momentum of the ball changes...

I would like to add one more thing that its easy to forget that these guys are young people who have spent most of their life only doing one thing: repetitively practicing their strokes. I doubt any of the top players would have had an engineering degree. They just present the technique they...

I am assuming that you want to make the serve receive easier, that is why you're asking this question. If you're actually interested in the Physics of it, ignore what I'm writing. If we ignore the Physics for a moment, and just go by what feels easier, you'll probably find it easier to receive...

You joke about this but on occasion, I've worn out Michelin Slicks in about 4 sessions, which is less than two days.

"Today's Leopard Neo 3": Black is the same as DHS H3 neo, but QC might be better because I have never had any issues even after juicing it to the gills. It might just be the batches I got, but red had a shitty, very hard topsheet. Don't recommend. Most times, with prov H3 neo, after boosting...

Learn how to do an empty push which looks like heavy push, assuming you know how to do a heavy push. Very successful tactic in doubles because there is much more to pay attention to for the opponent and pushes escape scrutiny more often compared to other shots.

Something like this: only more pronounced. (This is not my picture) https://photos.app.goo.gl/yYcYGoXaAfk1Uxrv5 I guess worn out would be a more appropriate term. I use a plastic film to cover my H3. Never had oxidation problems. Usually, with H3, the sponge dies for me before the topsheet.

I use H3 on both sides. In my opinion, H3 is a good training rubber. It might not win you as many points, but you always know what mistake you made when the ball hits the net or goes out. H3 Prov is about half the price of Tenergy/Dignics where I live, lasts longer, and stays almost the same...

Not really, unless there are huge differences in the build process. For example, I used to play with Nittaku Latika before this. I had bought 3 of the same weight: 87g. Two for me, one for another person. Played with all of them, didn't feel a difference. For ZQH, the weights were almost same...

I'll add my anecdotal experience. About 3 months ago, I was getting coached by a acquiantance of an Indian player sponsored by Xiom. The player receives a lot of test equipment from the brand and passes some of it to the coach. I play with ZQH-90, the coach also had the same blade passed on by...

I think some of it is the fact that Felix is trying to make too good of a receive. Usually, if a player's servers are giving you trouble, people try to reduce the quality a bit, even at the highest level. Maybe Felix doesn't believe in that. He actually tried to go harder at the short serves in...

Hi, I've recently noticed that Nittaku also has these blades: DHS Hurricane Long 5: NC-0368 (https://www.nittaku.com/products/rackets/post-150) DHS Hurricane Sun: NC-0503 (https://www.nittaku.com/products/rackets/post-174) DHS Hurricane King: NC-0502...

Is it the lighting or Ma Long's right shoulder is significantly more developed than his left?

The ball is not a fragile object to be treated with utmost care, its a wild beast that needs to be tamed with decisiveness. The ball taunts those of the weak mind; it disrespects those of the weak body. But do not misunderstand, for the ball wants to be your friend, it just needs to test your...

Try Nittaku DHS H3 (NR-8669) if you can find it. Japanese sponge, H3 topsheet. Slightly lower spin and danger levels than H3N BS, but is a bit easier to play, stays the same for months, no need for booster, cheaper, and close enough that only minor differences can be felt. No changes in...

Its funny that I have the exact opposite strategy. My focus is usually on getting the ball back first, then when I understand the serve really well, I go for a quality receive. This is because I have observed that once you put the ball back for opponent's best serves, their mentality takes a...