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I would suggest that you try Hexer Grip first. I have been through 7-8 sheets of Hexer Powergrip since I have been using it for quite some time on my forehand. However, I see more advantages of using a slightly softer rubber on the forehand. I arrived at this conclusion by using a 45 degrees...

Try out Hexer Grip from Andro. It is very good and would provide you the sufficient speed and probably better spin than Fastarc G1.

Started from FL handle, went to ST handle, now I can switch between both with minimum adjustments as I have both ST and FL handle blades in my collection. I figured it is my grip and not the handle shape which is important.

For me, Forehand lasts for 2.5 - 3 months, backhand lasts for 6-8 months

Hi, I notice a couple of issues in the rallies as mentioned in your post which I am summarizing below - 1. You are overwhelmed with the speed of your opponent. 2. Since you are outpaced, you get nervous and lose the confidence to put the ball back on the table. From my perspective, this is how...

I used to play with grip tape and it worked fine. However, I noticed that I slightly change my grip between forehand and backhand. With this change, I need to rotate the handle slightly. This resulted in too much friction, heat and rubbing on my palm. So, I stopped using grip tape and started...

I have a good fortune of playing with and against some very good players. I also was very lucky to have a very candid conversation with Eugene Wang once when I was practicing at the same club where he was coaching. In short, all players made the same comment. You choose the serve which makes...

I own this book too and I do refer to it now and then. I understand where you are coming from and this is a good thing to introspect. I can share with you what I realized after looking at my serves and my game recordings. Spin Vs. Hit I figured that I prefer spinning the ball rather than hitting...

Thank you TTD Playing with world class players like ZJK is a dream come true. I have been a member since more than a decade and I have viewed all the TTD videos so many times. I am so happy that today with persistence and perseverance, Dan and TTD team has been able to achieve such goals. Also...

I would suggest that rather than focusing on your opponents behavior, be engrossed in your tactics and remembering your plan. If you are getting too much bothered by your opponents behavior or chit chat then you are losing focus on your next steps or your tactics. Keep breathing deeply and keep...

Any other alternatives - Andro Hexer Grip or Hexer Powergrip SFX (if you prefer something softer, which needs less effort and can rescue Princess Leia in difficult situations). Both are awesome with great life. I have been using SFX since 2 years and I am totally impressed.

This blade is fast but offers a very good dwell time. It works really well on all aspects be it serve, receive and attacks and also while you are back foot and defending against attacks. So nothing new here and I think Dan and Tom did an excellent job in their review and my findings align more...

Yes, blade weight makes a difference here. If your OFF rated is very light weighted then you will feel that it is more OFF- when you play mid distance or further away from the table.

Think about the sponge hardness and responsiveness of the rubber which you want on the backhand. I am not sure that the alternatives which you mentioned and which are suggested by our members are falling in a narrow spectrum of hardness and trampoline effect. Also, it is important to mention...

I don't have a good flick and even if I try it against a no spin serve my chances are 50-50. Instead, what I try to do is that I take a bucket of balls, and I practice solo by bouncing the ball close to the net bend my torso and try to take my body close to the ball, then I try to do a side spin...

I think you should check out the video on Backhand by Andres Lind. He explains a very important concept of loading energy and releasing it without a break. That is the core concept and it takes time to get it in the muscle memory.

In short - keep wrist relaxed and let the snap happen as a result of quick motion/momentum of your forearm. Do not force the snap of wrist.

I have been using Hexer Powergrip and Powergrip SFX for close to 1 year now. The durability and spin generation is pretty good in my opinion which would be close to 4-5 months with 4-6 hours play every week. Throw angle for Powergrip would be medium to medium high and for SFX version would be...

Ok, my favorite topic. My solution works for me if I trust it, but your mileage may vary and this approach takes lots of observation from your end. This is how I do it - Let's say you and I play a match. Now, you have some services which are tricky, either with spin or with the point of...