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The 'cake' sponges used on the 'Arthur' really reminded me of some the Xiom sponges, Both made in Germany, so probably ESN. Gotta get me a sheet of LAC!!! looks like its the best of the series!!

Perhaps a flag or description can be added to the profile that appears when you post? instead of ‘active member’ or ‘well known member’ it could read ‘disruptive member’ or something similar??

Most random point won. opponent had pushed me back, he played a smash, I mis hit a counter drive, ball came off the top edge and launched into the air, opponent turned away from the table, thinking they had won the point!! ball went up to just under roof level, sports centre hall, so maybe 8 to...

Hell, my eyesight isn't what is used to be, once the rubbers are glued I'd struggle to tell which blade I was using!!!!

Yeah top spin (heavy) is hard to keep short. I occasionally do a BH slow, but heavy top spin serve when I play doubles. It’s corner to corner, because it’s not fast long ,1st bounce is maybe 300mm - 400mm or thereabout from my end, I try to just clear the net and land as close to the net on...

Donic Slice 40, may also be an option.

I also have 2 other blades Sergio made for me. You can see them on SDC Handmade Blades, page 38, post #747.

2 defensive blades, same composition 7+2 ply Both around 970HZ. Carbon layers to increase sweetspot. Dotec wings.

Wrist and fingers for spin, using body and weight transfer for power / speed. This can be incorporated for all serve actions and should also help with recovery to ready position, which should be part of the serve. This is what I have been working on, the recovery to ready position quickly. I...

The virtual lack of tackiness seems to be a feature of many 'hybrid' rubbers . It's pretty surprising how such a small amount of tackiness affects the speed!! and makes a rubber easier to control in short game. I still prefer higher levels of tackiness, I'm almost disappointed if I try a new...

I played with Golden Tango on my BH for about a year +. At that time I really liked how it played and felt, GT has a pretty hard sponge 53/54 degree. I also tried GT PS, for about 2 or 3 sessions, which I think has 50 degree sponge, very bouncy in comparison to GT, didn’t like it and GT went...

Top sheet formula, also comes into play, soft or harder rubber, the amount of tackiness.

Keep the pressure on Der!!! One day he might get caught off guard and actually do it!!!

Acoustic (all wood) is a great blade, I have one with the large handle, so the standard handle should suit you. Given the choice between an Acoustic and a Japan made Primorac, my personal opinion is that the Primorac edges it. It’s not a ‘better’ blade, it just feels nice to me and plays well...

There are a couple of BTY Primorac all wood options. 1) The standard €35 ish option & 2) The ‘made in Japan’ version. The made in Japan version is better quality, costs around €70 I have a couple of the Japan versions, they are really good. Regarding the handle, it’s not that big, but the Japan...

I’ve haven’t recorded loads of matches, but so far no one has objected. A couple of players asked me to send them a copy,(many local league club players haven’t seen videos of themselves playing) I usually receive an thank you email of which there’s one paragraph saying something like- “s**t I...

I play for 3 clubs. 1st is about £40 a year, no club night, matches only. We can book the hall for no extra charge, which is great!! Usually out of match season and weekends. 2nd is £100 a year, no club night (except in summer, July to end Aug when we can play once a week for 3hrs for pre season...

HI, As a lot of others have said it's great that you are improving quickly and are really dedicated. 20 hrs training a week with a coach is a lot of training!! To put this into some form of context its about 1000hrs per year, compared to some juniors that we coach, they have maybe 5 hrs...

Last couple of times I tried to source Tau 2 was via Ali Express, there was basically none available!!! But I haven't really gone out of my way recently, perhaps it's available again? gonna have to check!! Thanks for offering your help, I may take you up on that!!

materials vary, MDF, Plywood (of which there are different thicknesses and grades of ply, hardwood plies, softwood plies, combination of both, grade of timber used, glue used etc etc,) MDF is quite popular, flat, no grain to deal with and solid, man made so quality control can be better to a...