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  1. Record point losing streak? Is Wang Chuqin the record holder?

    OMG.... !!!!! What is WCQ's set-up (blade + rubbers)??? I must avoid using the same blade plus rubbers.... !!!! :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
  2. difference between Buttfly Viscaria and Innerforce ALC.S?

    It is actually more appropriate to compare BTY Innerforce Layer ALC (limba outerply, 6.0 mm thickness) to Viscaria. They are not the same, but at least closer in speed. BTY Innerforce Layer ALC.S is thin (5.5 mm??) with Spruce as outerlayer. It is flexible and feels like allwood. Speed is...
  3. Modern alternative to Samsonov Alpha

    The old Samsonov Alpha (with grey handle) has unique construction like mentioned above (as informed by ttgearlab). So is Tibhar Lebesson (with bigger head size and thinner blade). But the new Samsonov Alpha (blue handle and the SGS version) do not have the same ply arrangement like that...
  4. Cured EJ

    @MOG: All those EJing..... and finally you choose the same blade used by @UpSideDownCarl!!! You should have just listened to the man... :ROFLMAO:
  5. Looking to buy Stiga Azalea Offensive

    If I remember correctly, from reading various posts, Azalea offensive is designed for female players, so the handle is slim. If the composition is limba-spruce-ayous-spruce-limba and thickness is 5.8mm, then I think it is better to just buy Donic Waldner Dicon. It has nice handle (the ST...
  6. Alternative to Stiga Clipper and Intensity

    I agree with you. I have 84 grams, 90 grams and 95 grams Clipper Wood. For me, 95 grams is too stiff (I sold the blade immediately) and coming from 5-ply allwood I used to love 84 grams Clipper. Until one day, I try the 90 grams Clipper and whoooaaa, it has the best feeling and best...
  7. A pathetic situation?

    I agree with the comments above: of course with limited playing time a player wants to maximize it by playing with higher level players. But let's say you can play 3 times at one time, why not spend one of those by playing with lower level players / beginners? So if everybody is doing this...
  8. A pathetic situation?

    These are things that I observe in few TT clubs that I used to be a member of: 1. Beginners (or low level players) come to a club, and no one wants to play with them. I usually approach them to knock around until he/she feels comfortable and play a game or two. The problem is, and I have...
  9. Waldner Offensive 2016

    Review by 'mightymouse' on item 'Waldner Offensive 2016'

    I bought this blade when it was initially re-introduced by Donic few years ago. I remember that I used it for 1 session only (just to check the characteristics of this blade)) and then stored it in my drawer. It has the same construction with my Donic Dicon, Avalox BT555, OC, Infinity vps...
  10. Miracle of Long 5

    Is HL5 really that good? Is W968 worth the extra $$$$? I have the feeling that the cost to make one HL5 or W968 is probably only USD 100 at most (I can be wrong on this). But since the Great Ma Long is using it, so they think they can charge hundreds dollar more and people will still buy...
  11. Most reliable and long-lasting non-tacky rubbers other than Butterfly.

    I am just curious, is Nittaku Fastarc G-1 the same generation rubbers compared to Rakza 7? Or is it newer generation? People keep comparing these 2 rubbers but if I remember correctly, Rakza 7 had been around for years, before Fastarc G-1 was introduced.
  12. Tezzo Blade Series

    @Matt Hetherington, I have owned and used only 3 Joola blades in my life time: Joola K5, Joola Viva and Joola Rossi Emotion, and I think that they are excellent blades, considering the performance vs. price ratio. Watching your video, I have a question: Between Tezza Warrior (inner KLc) and...
  13. I finally decided on a paddle I can stick with!!!

    Based on one night only? I have seen few forum members here that wrote that they have found the holy grail and then had change of heart within few months (even within few weeks). I am guilty as well. Let me tell you my experience. Play my best games for months using one set-up (I definitely...
  14. XIOM Solo, discontinued?

    @turbozed, thank you for your extra effort to research XIOM Solo. I remember that the reason I bought Solo long time ago is that it is designed to be "Korbel" like, which is good for any shots but not excel in anything. If I remember correctly, the graphs printed on the face of the blade...
  15. Another EJ thread... with some twist

    I initially agree with the suggestion of retaining the blade and put pimple rubber on BH side, because it is easier to use a blade that he is familiar with. However, I used to have a Butterfly J-Pen 1-ply Hinoki (quite thick) and gave it away to my friend. He used it for his traditional...
  16. stubborn in disobedience of the rules. Bad example to follow.

    I have played at various places where I don't bother to call any illegal serves at all. Why? Even the players use any illegal pips known to man, sometimes treated with chemicals to create most evil effects on the ball. I don't care anymore. Sometimes, it's even a joy to beat them and made...
  17. stubborn in disobedience of the rules. Bad example to follow.

    Is he Lebesson? I think he has been doing that for years.... and I don't recall him being penalized for that. I might be wrong though, because I have only watched a few of his videos on YouTube.
  18. Advice on my next blade & rubbers. Primorac off- with cj8000 biotech??

    I don't think Fextra is discontinued. It is just remodeled / renamed as Fextra One. Mr. Andrea from Sanwei can comment on this. Quality wise, of course you can't really compare it to much more expensive blades out there. But for the price you pay, I would consider the quality is good...
  19. Sanwei Parla Blade

    Most 7-ply blades have 3 equal thickness plies + 2 outer thin plies, similar to Clipper (or Sanwei Fextra One). Looking at the picture above, Parla has one thick core + 3 thin plies surrounding the core. It is similar to Falck W7. The difference may be the overall thickness, as the total...
  20. Does anyone play with a torn rotator cuff?

    I think it's not the looping motion, but because you did the motion for an hour. If you are in the process of healing, I don't think you need to spend up to an hour looping. 15 minutes is probably more than enough.
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