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  1. Discussion: Is it worth trying to slow the game down again?

    It does justify "doctoring" (I would say evolving). All sports evolve over time, trying to mantain everything as it is, in every aspect of life, is delusion, it is our human nature to try and get better. A good nature I would add! Or would you like it if we were still playing hardbat...
  2. "Fast" vs "Slow" Setups

    Just my opinion: You play at the same level with the two different sets because equipment importance is marginal. If you are a developing player like you are, spending any time trying to optimize it is time lost - unless you have fun doing it, in which case, welcome to do it. But never forget...
  3. Discussion: Is it worth trying to slow the game down again?

    A lot to unpack here. First of all we must distinguish between being players and "experts" and the idea of making the sport more accessible, and possibly a good way to find a mid-point. Now a bit of history, because these are things that have happened before (if in a mirror way), if someone...
  4. Does Hl5 need to use the hurricane 3?

    I have not dwelt deeply into the 4 pages conversation but I have this to say: I started using hl5 one year ago and passed over to w968 5 months ago. My rubber progression has gone harder and harder and with every harder rubber it just feels better. Forehand: Tibhar mk pro, not boosted -->...
  5. How to train with bad players

    There is no real substitute, ideally you should train with people who are one level down (lose only one match every 4-5), your level and one level up (win only one match every 4-5). If you can't have this in training try to play as many tournaments - leagues at possible to expose you to better...
  6. How to train with bad players

    I agree with the ones who said to do those drills that are easy (certain) for the less skilled partner and hard (uncertain) for the more skilled partner. My favorite exercises to do in these situations: I topspin where they block best (usually backhand, but sometimes forehand) and they block...
  7. SDC Handmade Blades

    Indeed it isn't, but I believe you @Tyce , just have to see it with my own eyes sooner or later :ROFLMAO: . If that W968 - Viscaria hybrid ever came to life again @SDC I hope I'll be fast enough :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
  8. SDC Handmade Blades

    I have never seen any of these available on the website, how long does it take to sell them, 5 seconds :ROFLMAO: ?
  9. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    I am only connecting now to confirm that Japan lost. And they did, 3-0 starting with a comeback from Liang Jingkun. I think hope of defeating them died with Alexis tactical suicide. Kudos to LJK, I haven't seen his match with Harimoto but he can retire now, knowing he's going to enter pingpong...
  10. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    I think this is as good as it gets for Japan. Now they need another incredible performance from Miwa, or a walk on the water miracle from Hina
  11. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    @zeio maybe knows what Ma Lin and CXT said to WMY during TO?
  12. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    Here hoping WMY didn't speak with LJK last night :ROFLMAO:
  13. How far can the French team go?

    Yes, Alexis definitely came so short on this. It was their occasion, I hope there will be more. Tomorrow it will be Japan's occasion, let's see if they are able to take it. China is still favorite, always is, until beaten.
  14. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    I am afraid you and I won't understand each other and that's ok. Yes it relates deeply to the conversation, I am 36 years old, and the question was not in bad intent, only to understand if maybe I was talking to a kid. But I'll stop this here anyway.
  15. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    Well if you don't read carefully, you may mistake the meaning of what is said to you. Like in this case.
  16. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    It is natural when you have no other ties to the two nations playing. May I ask how old are you?
  17. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    Yes, and that's a continuation of the conditional sentence, because there is a comma, not a period: it is conditional to Alexis winning, if he wins, today is the day. If he doesn't win, today is not the day.
  18. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    Nothing against China. It is natural to cheer for the underdogs and for the end of an empire.
  19. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    If Alexis wins is a conditional clause: I was saying Felix winning was conditional to Alexis winning. And Alexis didn't win and the chance was gone.
  20. ITTF WTTTC Finals London 2026, 4/28-5/10

    Where was I wrong? I said if alexis wins Felix may win with Wang Chuqin. And I said that big If right when he won his 2 sets easily, because Alexis oh Alexis, it was on the cards, and it happened.
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