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Hey - Congrats on the training! It's hard to properly advise without seeing you play, but to answer your question of ALC.S vs ALC, I wouldn't worry too much - The difference is very small. Personally, I would go for the IFALC. It's a great step into the Carbon world, and works very well for...

The “standard” size of a table tennis blade is 157 X 150, but the Korbel is 158 X 152. If you are using very heavy rubbers, that extra size will just add to the “head heaviness” of the blade. Personally, I don’t think it’s a major issue. You’ll find just as many pros to the cons, and it’s one...

Hey Barry - So this statement tells me a lot (I think!) Based on your level (purely on the info above), and your willingness to change your style to stay competitive…. I’d almost certainly change to a pimple bat. Now, the argument would be that “staying competitive” means to stay at the same...

Hey Basmundo, what sort of level are you playing at? This is something I’ve been thinking about, although I don’t have to consider it for a good few years yet! When I look at the “good” older players, they are nearly always defensive, a lot with pimples, and they do well through variation...

I think there will be lots of options, and all of them are not too far away from each other. My personal feeling is this..... If a Viscaria is too quick, the small drop down in pace to IFALC, or another inner carbon blade, is barely worth it. We are talking a small decrease here, and I think...

As Lazer said, there are plenty of cheaper options that are easily accessible to you. But..... I'm a Butterfly man. I use the brand, just because I like it, and always have done! I would use the Korbel rather than the Primorac - Your strokes look good enough that you'll be happier with the...

Firstly - THANK YOU, for posting a video. I will continue to say this until I'm dead, but it makes such a big difference being able to see the person you are supposed to be giving advice too! OK, some thoughts from me..... You are better than I thought you'd be (based on your own...

From memory (and looking at the flight of others who use it), I would say that FX is slightly lower, but there really isn't that much in it. I feel FX is a touch slower as well, which contributes to the lower arc.

For anyone else reading this, and wondering quite how good this is..... Let me try and explain. Now, this is based on first hand experience of other juniors around this ranking - I don't know Jamie personally. Typically, juniors will have learnt an all out offensive game. They will *look*...

I think this very thread will highlight that "best" is very personal, and whilst it may be "best" to you, it won't be to others. I use 09c on my Forehand - I think it's "best" for me (offers more control, spin and touch than D05 for example). Is it the "best" rubber for everyone? No. Not even...

If I had to guess..... Most pros use D05 and before that T05. It feels like the "05" rubber is considered the "best" - Not many people used T80 and I've not seen much fanfare for D80 (other than you saying you like it! 😂) It's also expensive to "try" Dignics if you aren't sure you'll like...

I've already answered this in other threads, but for ease.... Tenergy 05: • Easier to generate spin on slower shots (good if you have a slower arm speed or find yourself out of position a lot. • Softer sponge, but it's not an issue after some practice. • Bouncier and more spin responsive -...

I love the typo there, but I assume you mean spin? 😂 T05 can produce tons of spin on slow shots, passive shots, and shots where you are out of position. For *most* people who don't play at a high level, but want to produce lots of spin, this will be better than Dignics. Dignics 05 has a...

😂 He looks like how I imagine every internet table tennis troll! Also.... and I mean no disrespect.... But that other guy does not look like a 2215 rated player...... (I know I know..... videos can be deceptive!)

Table Tennis is one of those sports where watching YouTube videos can broaden your knowledge on things, but there is no substitute for hands on 1 to 1 coaching. The only reason I can watch TT videos and actually learn some things, is because I've had years of 1 to 1 coaching as a junior, 20...

Ahhhh the Backhand, the single most important stroke in "non professional" Table Tennis in my opinion. Why? Because *most* people learn a decent forehand if they play for long enough, and it's usually the side they are most comfortable on from the outset. But.... Even at the higher levels, I...

What level are you playing at? Tenergy 05 offers far easier spin than Dignics 09C or Dignics 05. What don’t you like about Tenergy 05?

Looks like the Meteor Liu Xing blade. If there’s anything I’ve learnt on the internet….. There’s always someone willing to buy something! I shouldn’t think you’d get much for it though.

I feel like half of my posts are the same, boring advice…. So please excuse the repetition 😂 There seems to be some kind of unwritten rule that says you can’t possibly want to buy new stuff…. Just because you want to. It seems that people feel the need to justify a new purchase (to...

Hey, welcome to the forum 😃 Do you have any video of you playing? Even 10 seconds of forehands/backhands is usually a good enough picture! It sounds like the Viscaria/Tenergy combo is too fast, and this isn’t surprising as it was the main set up of many professional players! My...