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So someone can learn to cope with a counterloop but they can't learn to cope with a block that comes back slightly faster than normal? Who said anything about not actually wanting to get better?

Most notable in what way?

A lot comes down to the deal indeed but I'll leave it at that I find it hard to see how any European women or female French talent becomes a profitable investment, unless the goal is not profit but to steal away some market share in France from Tibhar which I also don't see this deal accomplishing.

Seems like European companies are signing people just to sign people, I see zero value in signing a player of this caliber unless they think its going to help with the French market...but don't think it would

Duda 3-0 Huang Yan Cheng Uda 3-2 Meissner after being 2-0 up Chang Yu-An 3-0 Bertelsmeier

I assumed you were referring to matchplay. In practice, I generally don't think the speed differences between equipment are so drastic that your partner can't quickly adjust and block the ball back given that you are hitting to one spot, but that could be situation dependent.

We can sit here and discuss hypotheticals, my point was only that if you are going to make calculations about the added benefit then also consider the added detriment. On the other side of your example, what if your shot now doesn't get returned because instead of an "old season grandpa who...

I really don't see any match play benefit to practicing with different equipment since match play is guided by making things work and adapting to each shot with the feeling and technique you've developed with your given equipment and the limitations/characteristics of that equipment. Even if you...

You need to factor in the increased likelihood that your opponent misses outright into your calculations.

I'm confused. Do you think that someone gets to 2500 by not "winning some nice tournaments with good opposition"?

What you are saying isn't any different than what others are saying about ratings - its just how the USA equates what you are saying to roughly a 2500 level.

He is using the internet to try to get information as I'm sure you do too. Seems like his coach and club may not have had all the answers which I'm sure he tried first.

Just so you know, these academies that are attached to famous TT clubs you have heard of (such as Dusseldorf, Grenzau, or Eslov) are not where the pro players from that club's A team or even B team are training. If the academy allows anybody of any level to train, then the club is probably...

Who is your favorite pro? Do you have a player you try to model your game after? Have you figured out your strengths or weaknesses or a developing playstyle yet?

US Smash for two weeks, then a week gap where you have to figure out training arrangements in the Americas, then Buenos Aires Contender. Many of the players have been on the road for a month straight at this point. Champions Yokohama in a week also, got to get over there and adjust to the time...

Correct, but depending on your definition of "really good amateur player" it is still not a guarantee.

Definitely, just thought it was cool to see. I've heard nothing but good things about Caroline/Luca as a person so glad to see them crossing a big item off the bucket list.

Luca Kumahara, formerly Caroline Kumahara, participating in Mens Singles

Here he is easily crushing the world rank 42 a few months ago ;)

It is a nice story, but Levajac has been representing Serbia in international play since 12 or 13 years old, and was playing competitively with and beating some of the best European U15s around KTT's age. So...