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It's not harsh at all - I actually think you are almost spot on with this comment, and it's one of the reasons I think you'll end up being disappointed. The Chinese aren't gaining an edge by doing this sort of thing. They have 100's of world class coaches and facilities, and it's the main...

Hey Tomas, Firstly, I just wanted to say that it is clear a lot of time and effort has gone into this - So well done on that side of things! However (and this is just my personal opinion of course), I don't think this is going to be helpful to many people unfortunately. I can see what you are...

Oh, I agree - If they are good. The reality is (in my opinion), most people aren't good enough to take advantage of those marginal gains, and the harder sponge will make it more difficult for them to play good quality shots. In the UK, I'd argue that unless you are playing in the top half of...

I'm sure some plastic ball scientist will come along and disagree, but I think the vast majority of the "designed for the new ball" marketing, is predominantly..... rubbish. I see people use T05FX with great success (I can never say that without channelling my inner Borat). Based on their...

I see where you are going with this statement, and I'd generally agree.... With some big caveats. I think Dignics (in general), offers more options to both the low end player, and the high end player. Comparing 05 and 05 for example - Dignics 05 is easier to control for the lower end player...

He's saying that the "non carbon" blades that are also not 100% wood (like the Hugo HAL and ZLF, which have a material in them like carbon blades do, but it isn't carbon), appear to be an improvement on the Korbel for spin generation. I can't comment as I've never used them, and not really read...

Probably the Korbel. I’d avoid the carbon blades if you find the Viscaria too quick. The real world differences between a “slower” carbon blade like the Harimoto ALC and a faster carbon blade like the Viscaria is unlikely to be noticed unless you are a really good player. If you need...

I think you’ll find that moving away from T05 will give you that feeling. T05 is fantastic when you are feeling good, playing well and confident with each shot. I found it was incredibly unforgiving if you weren’t on your game, and it’s super sensitive to incoming spin. Dignics is better...

If you currently use the Viscaria and T05, whilst playing at a decent level (which I think you do?)….. I’m not sure you are going to feel much difference with any set up unless you go much much slower and just spin the absolute hell out of everything. Moving from T05 to D09C I noticed it was...

This is a good video for showing the difference. At the start, I’d just describe them as normal topspin forehand’s. Then, towards the end (07:50), I’d describe that as a loop. In simplistic terms, I just describe loops as heavier top spin shots - You can do this against incoming top spin...

That’s a lot of table tennis there! How have you found it getting coaching? Do you feel you’ve improved more in the last year than you did in the previous 7? I was fortunate to have coaching right from the start of my career (from when I was 12, through to 18). I imagine TT is a little...

Yes Gozo! Immediate internet points for the Timo headband! 😃 I’m sure you’ve posted before, but how long have you been playing and how often do you have coaching? 1 to 1 coaching is so so valuable, and far more important than any upgrade to equipment! Looks like you are getting some good...

Close, but not quite how I’d describe it (although, I’ll repeat….. everyone will have their own interpretation, which really doesn’t matter in this instance). In my mind, you can have a slow loop. When a backspin shot is only just dropping off the table, and you loop it higher and slower to...

So, we have topspin shots and loops. Both are topspin, but a loop would generally refer to a more aggressive shot (either against backspin or against another loop), whereas a topspin shot may be something like a return of serve (or as simple as when players start knocking up and do forehand to...

I’ve said many times….. But Butterfly are the best at marketing, and it’s not even close. They have captured the market in a similar way that Apple has. “High end”, good quality products that are desirable. Growing up, I always saw Butterfly as the premium brand, and whilst I’ve used a lot of...

Yeah, in the UK we have local leagues, which is where the vast majority of people play. I play in the top division. Each league has a different standard, as it depends on the location and who plays in it. I play in 4 different leagues, and 2 of them are very very strong, with the other 2...

It’s a loop. The ball before has backspin, and you finish the point with a fast forehand loop. The normal speed is probably a better video to watch to get the full picture. Not everyone’s loop technique is perfect or “textbook”. I don’t think the ball had a huge amount of backspin, and with...

Ohhhhh really! How did I not know that! If that's the case, The Harimoto ALC will be a blade to upgrade to, purely because you *want* it, rather than the added performance it may offer. That being said, I often buy blades because I *want* them, so it's a perfectly good excuse in my book...

This Butterfly blade matrix is always a good reference point. In terms of speed, you want to be looking at the "Reaction Property". The Korbel is just under "11", and virtually the same speed as the Harimoto ALC. it's hard to give "blind" online advice - I have no idea how good you are, and...

I think you've misinterpreted what people have said/meant. You joined last month, and as far as I can see, have only contributed towards your own self promotion. The vast majority of your videos are short (sub 20 seconds) and with a typical "clickbait" title. If people aren't engaging with...