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  1. Better strategies for starting matchs without warm up

    I know, first thing you would say is not to play matches without properly warming up. But in many cases, one won't have time or opportunities to warm up. What would be the best strategies? For me, I feel backhand serves and more touches are good way to warm up. Getting the ball a little late is...
  2. Calderano Signs with Joola (#139)

    Was the twin brother of stiga aura just born many months later?
  3. Calderano Signs with Joola (#139)

    These recent blade names that Joola used are so bad that I have had no interest in buying/trying these newer blades. Proline XXX, as bad as it can be. You need to read the ps to know anything about these blades.
  4. Calderano Signs with Joola (#139)

    You are making a big EJ out of Hugo...
  5. Singapore Smash 2026, Singapore, 2/19-3/1

    At least one USA man will go to the next round and let the lucky one win
  6. Mizutani ZLC vs Super ZLC

    You just can't compare a fl and a st blades this way. In my impression, JM szlc is much bouncier and has much less dwelling time than JM zlc. and I think it is stiffer as well.
  7. Xiom new collection (2026)

    Or just lower prices?
  8. Arrived in Tokyo

    Not sure about the culture, but I assume most clubs should quite welcome an occasional/first time visitor
  9. Arrived in Tokyo

    Wouldn't a map app show you the table tennis clubs around/near you?
  10. Why doesn't Nittaku fastarc G-1 spin as much as my soft tensor rubber can?

    I used to not like G1, but I tried G1 recently on a couple of blades (Stiga Golden 45, HAL), and it did feel a bit like an easy to play D05. And I can understand beginners won't like it that much because the hard rubber top makes it feel a bit dead compared to other 47.5 rubbers.
  11. Why doesn't Nittaku fastarc G-1 spin as much as my soft tensor rubber can?

    No one even argued that maybe G1 was designed more ahead of time and maybe not that suited for the old small balls, but good for the new balls? Was G1 this popular about 10 15 years ago? Myabe not as popular as now.
  12. 2026 Emperor's/Empress's Cup (aka All Japan) Jan 20-25, Doubles Jan 29-Feb 1

    Or, needed to use Z03 on both sides to win the whole thing?
  13. sold

    For sale Shipping cost guideline: For US buyer, for paypal gift, shipping included. Paypal goods payment(credit card), please add 5% fee to it. For oversea buyers, I will only accept paypal gift and I will send the custom number after shipping. I am not responsible if you can not...
  14. Technique correction - Trying to Fix my FH backstroke + hitting through the sponge

    Your form is getting better. But still, it is quite obvious that your hand and body/leg do not work quite together very well. Many people suggested learning drive first, but it seems that it is not an option to you. Watch more tutorial videos might help. For adults without coaching, the...
  15. Technique correction - Trying to Fix my FH backstroke + hitting through the sponge

    I think @Takkyu_wa_inochi gave a good point here. You really somehow looked for confirmation not advice here. Your form is not bad, and many people had given correct suggestions to you. But table tennis techniques are somehow weird that you need someone to show you in real life to improve. And...
  16. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    The key is that the elbow is relaxed before contacting the ball. And usually it is an adjustment before contact. Ideally, the elbow should not be lifted before contact at all.
  17. WTT Champions Doha 2026 Jan 7-11

    coaching the coach
  18. Mizutani ZLC underrated Fantastic blade

    To me, JM zlc is good for smashing as well. A blade is good for flat hitting as long as it is not too flexible like Long 5.
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