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  1. ETTU European Olympic Singles Qualification 2024

    Pre-selections for the Olympics in Paris are now under way in Sarajevo. You can follow everything in the link below: ettu.tv and Draws & Results
  2. Im losing faith in the sport

    Not nice to hear. Try to get outside as much as possible. Take walks under the Greek sun and drink lots of water. Try to maintain your contacts with your teammates in your club at least 2, 3 times a week, with or without training sessions, e.g. just giving or receiving services.
  3. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Kind of ridiculous right that it was closed? !!!
  4. Rakza 7 Soft Alternatives

    As mentioned above, an Andro Hexer Grip SFX is a very, very excellent soft rubber, though a little harder than the R7S. The Xiom Vega Europe mentioned by Tony is also an excellent choice as a softer rubber. But what you should definitely have a look at is the Gewo Hype XT Pro 40.0, just slightly...
  5. Sweaty Hands :(

    You could fit a piece of inner tube from a bicycle over your handle. If this is still not enough, you can still rub the rubber and your hand with talc.
  6. why wait to dry the glue?

    I have never wet glued before. What I do is give my rubber and wood a different gluing direction. I glue my rubbers along (from bottom to top) and I glue the wood crosswise (from left to right). That way you get a more homogeneous and flat composition.
  7. Fitness Workout for Table Tennis

    I did not know the website/man but Zhang Jike's images say it all. I was able to "admire" these "live" in 2011 in Rotterdam and I must admit they were impressive. Should I make a top 3 of solid leg muscles I would say top ice skaters, top cyclists and top table tennis players.
  8. Why no one plays Butterfly Tamca 5000 blades

    Indeed, I unfortunately sold mine too, years ago.
  9. Table Tennis History - Steve Grant

    In the mid-50s there was a Belgian player, Norbert Van de Walle (defender). He played several years in the USA and also played for the US national team I think. Not too long ago, I saw him in a photo at a presentation of the National Championships table tennis from Belgium, 2024.
  10. Why no one plays Butterfly Tamca 5000 blades

    I played with a Gergely Tamca 5000 in my last years of training, just before I reached my highest level. That was then, for my level, actually too fast but for making topspin balls with an old-fashioned arm-swing (start low, finish high) and far from the table, it was great.
  11. Saudi Smash 2024

    One of Harimoto's better matches of recent years I thought. Tactically very strong play from him. Finally some good variety in his counter play. Played a lot of parallel balls and that is often a good weapon, even against someone with the most illegal services. Maybe there is hope for him after...
  12. Saudi Smash 2024

    Ovtcharov also out of the tournament. Good work from lefty Shinozuka
  13. Saudi Smash 2024

    But, as a change, no any quick services to his FH or elbow from LSD.
  14. Saudi Smash 2024

    Sabrina Surjan, however, had little (no)problems with it. She lost the match due to individual mistakes while countering.
  15. Saudi Smash 2024

    King Abdullah Sport City Google Maps
  16. How much training and how to train to become a professional?

    Oh, I had group training in my club back in the mid-70s. 6 to 8 tables, 2 x 1 hour, joint training exercises and there was frequent changing. Individual training could be followed afterwards for those who could afford it financially. The club was open 7 days out of 7 for both, training and...
  17. Saudi Smash 2024

    But Gionis did not make it.
  18. Using a Blade designed for table tennis - Why isn't everyone making the switch!?

    Dotec and similar grips are ideal for people who play with a "broken wrist" (like Kanak Jha) and can still have their wrist make a down > up motion on top spin.
  19. Alternative to Gewo Hype XT Pro 50

    Is an Andro Rasanter C48 not a possibility? Or the Gewo Hype KR Pro 47.5?
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