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Is what you're describing the skip-step that this coach describes here? Thanks btw for continuing to add more nuance to this thread. I think it's pretty apparent that different moves have optimal recovery resets that may differ from the standard bounce depending on what comes next. This is...

You're moving the goal posts. A win over a person is a win regardless of whether it has value over ITTF or not, or what the stakes were. Someone makes a claim. The claim is winning a game of table tennis. You for some reason call that person a liar and insult them. They post evidence via video...

I know nothing about pips but I do know about proper forum etiquette. You're starting all these threads about a "new topic" when you're really just making a point regarding the discussion currently in the "fun playing aganist pips thread" Just ask the question in that thread. Your target...

Just wanted to clarify I was the one asking if the Lazada seller was offering maybe lower QC rubbers. In VN we are able to buy discounted Chinese rubbers (e.g. LAC and Battle 2 Pro for $15) and I've never figured out why we're getting 25%+ off of Aliexpress prices consistently.

Did you order off of Aliexpress or a lazada seller? Maybe the lot that those VN sellers are getting is substandard and that's why it's $5 cheaper than usual?

If you're playing on ceramic or concrete floor, I'd go for the Wave Medal since it has more support and has a thicker sole so it'll be more durable. Online reviewers seem to like Wave Medal 5 and there are less reviews of 6 so I'd go with 5. Also doesn't help that the color schemes for 6 are all...

If it's your W968 that it happened to, then I'm afraid it's ruined and you'll have to sell it for pennies, preferably to me. :p

If I bang up the edge of my blade and it gets chipped or cracked then I just fill it up with polyurethane to make sure it doesn't get worse. I figure it won't affect the playing properties too much if it's just the edges. If you have a crack that goes deep into the player surface of the blade...

Wave Kaiserburgs are supposed to be for wide feet and are more minimal and lighter. I have a pair of Kaiserburg 7s and they feel lighter but have less support than my Wave Drive 9s. They also have better ventilation than the Wave Drive and Wave Medal shoes I've tried on. I tried on a few pairs...

The newer H3 Neos are known to be more matte and less sticky (but still grippy). If you bought from TT11, there's almost zero chance they are not authnetic. If you want the older batch of sticky shiny H3 Neo, you will have to track them down elsewhere.

What advantage would you have using Mark V versus a cheap training rubber that's under $10 like Loki Rxton 1 or 3? If it's just low speed and linearity that makes Mark V usable for training, those can be had for a fraction of the price.

Have you considered a Nittaku Ludeack? It's a discontinued blade but seems to check a lot of your boxes. A bit less thick at 6.5mm and should be a bit less stiff. Said to have a very high level of control. Finish and quality should be to Nittaku high standards. It was 25% off on tabletenns11...

Best way Ive found to remove old glue from the blade is to take the balled up glue that you removed from the sponge of the rubber and use it like an eraser. Might even be worth it to keep the ball of glue in a bag for later when you want to remove glue from a rubber later on.

Don't forget Sword too. I found a Japanese channel that reviewed a few of their rubbers. Sword Break, Sword Break Pro, Sword Golden Break

If it helps my 38d Jupiter 3 sheet measured 50d Shore O with my durometer. It felt pretty soft though and very bouncy. Didn't like it on the FH. I took it off my blade but might try it out on the BH one day. Personally, I'd go for 39d or more.

I think I'll give the heel off the ground cue a try. I've also heard this cue mentioned from a few coaches and, while I agree with @blahness that it's probably impossible or undesirable to *actually* always have your heel off the ground, I think most players up to a certain level would...

It would be kinda crazy for your friend to go from a slow Chinese training rubber to super fast and advanced rubbers like Hammond Z2 or Bluestorm. There are several levels of increased speed (and decreasing control) in between. I'd go with @mocker88 's suggestion and have him go one step up...

Lazada sellers are shipping from China too. So they are somehow getting it at cost. Or they are getting rejects or 'lost' items. Decided to buy straight from Loki store for a couple bucks extra. Aliexpress summer sale made the prices similar enough.

It's only $15 on Lazada too right now. Do you know why VN sometimes has better prices than even Aliexpress? I can also buy Battle 2 Pro and Battle Max Pro for around $15 when it's at least $20 on Aliexpress.

Difference in frequency of over 100hz happens frequently with the best brands. It's just wood variation. Nittaku Acoustic anywhere from 1205hz to 1335hz. Viscaria anywhere from 1327hz to 1507hz (a whole 180hz difference). Check out the compendium and you will see countless more examples.