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Did I miss something? If you try and do that against a short topspin, you’ll send the ball to the moon. That initial return shot is against backspin. Not topspin.

Other than the Timo/Harimoto example, have you got any others? In that example, Harimoto went to counter the ball, because simply soft blocking against a player like Timo is pretty pointless. Countering like that is low percentage. Blocking as described above is still very high percentage...

Sure, but there are "levels" of difficulty. Blocking a ball like this is not *that* difficult if you adopt the "smother" technique (as described multiple times above). It's consistent, very high percentage and keeps you in the point. If they can't already do that, suggesting to someone that...

Not sure if this is a joke, or you are being serious 😅 The chop block is such a hard shot for very advanced people to play (not to mention a low percentage). Of all the shots to counter a short heavy topspin shot….. this is the last option to try! My advice for the OP: if you can get to...

Solid. It would be interesting to hear more about why he thinks T05 has better top end. Unless he simply means out and out speed? If so, I think I'd agree with him (although the very slight increase in speed is 1. Too fast for most players and 2. Doesn't make up for the shortcomings in every...

Hey Scrub, What level do you play at (any video of you?) I just watched Dans review and I’m not sure where you saw him say T05 has a better top end? T05 is more reactive, so passive shots are faster. But D05 has more spin, control, lower arc, better blocking, better touch and for 99% of...

Your enthusiasm for TT is what gets me out of bed every morning :D

That's fair, at least you've tried it. Like most "top end" rubbers, D05 works best when you can get a fast powerful swing on the ball. T05 is unmatched when it comes to half swings, 80% shots and out of position shots - It just has that massive catapult effect which gives you a really good...

I know you want to believe that knowledge in physics somehow equals the same understanding and ability as a good player who has experience and skill……. But it doesn’t. I’m not going to get into one of your back and forth arguments, because there’s no need. Any forum member with half a brain...

I can appreciate that it doesn't make sense to someone who doesn't play at a high level and who struggles to spin the ball. But that's OK - My comment was aimed at those people who can make the most of T05 and D05. If you can't make the most of the rubbers, you should be looking at something...

You can try 100’s of set ups in their stores, so go with the one that feels the best. I’d personally take advantage of the Butterfly pricing over there, but I’m a Butterfly fan. Good luck!

Hey Yeesus, Looking forward to your birthday on the 25th? 2023 years old and still playing table tennis! Impressive 😂 As to your question….. there are a lot of questions that would need to be answered to give an accurate answer. What’s your level (is there any video of you playing?) What’s...

My advice would differ slightly from some of the others here. However, as always, I'll caveat this by saying that "intermediate level", as you call yourself is such a broad term when it comes to Table Tennis. Your "intermediate" could be other peoples "beginner" and others "expert" - Unless we...

Just be aware that on a USD 200 order from the Philippines, you'd pay an extra 79 Euros in Duty and Taxes. This is quite a good website to calculate things: https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/ Even though it may seem cheaper to order abroad, once you factor in shipping, duty and...

Welcome to the club ;)

Ahhh, I hadn't seen the other two videos, I'll watch those later. Wrist position - It's*very* slight, but do you see in the top photo (where you missed), you have the bat a little more open? Where as in the second photo, you manage to get a little more "on top" of the ball, and close the bat...

Hey Zezima, A few observations from me. I wasn't sure who was doing the "drilling" - Ideally, it's better if just one of you is doing a drill, but it felt a little like you were both trying to work on something. All that happens here, is that the consistency of "feed" deteriorates...

It’s absolutely fair to ask. There is video of everyone on the “allowed” list on the forum, but perhaps it would be good to include it in one “sticky” post for future reference! It’s always a tricky balance, as great players don’t always make great coaches, but I feel the people who give...

I mean that there is not that much good advice that you can get from a forum like this once you reach a certain level. Sure, people like myself can point out the odd thing here and there, but nothing will compare with a coach in real life.

OK, some immediate observations. If you feel a lack of power, it is certainly down to technique rather than set up - The TBALC and Barracuda should be plenty fast enough. If you watch your videos, virtually all of your forehand loops are played on your heels, leaning slightly back. You have...