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Yes, blades which have carbon/composite layer more towards the center and away from the top layer of the plies will tend to give more wood like feel. However, make a note that carbon imparts a stiffer feeling to the blade and also reduces vibration. So the flex and feeling which is there in an...

Hi Old School, thanks for your reply. However, I want to mention here that the backspin in the chop block which I get as a return is not very huge. It is just enough the disturb the timing and to make me commit a mistake. So the chop block stroke done by my opponent is also very subtle and...

Hi Friends, I would like to request your help in understand how to play a topspin on a chop blocked ball. I would like to describe my scenario as under: During practice sessions, while I am hitting topspins, a few players in my club tend to chop block the ball. Due to this, my shot goes to...

Hi Richard, Can we have tutorials/lessons like the ones which tibhar has recently posted on youtube? I feel they are fantastic, but they are not in English, so couldn't be understood by many in complete sense. From my point of view, I find that many websites/individuals offer free lessons but...

Hi, I recently tried sealing my blade Tibhar Marcos Frietas. I noticed that it is very easy to remove rubbers from the blade if the blade is sealed. I did not noticed any difference in performance though. Many people do comment that the blade becomes stiffer or harder. But I feel that if you do...

I tried using expensive blades like the yellow colored one shown above, but later I found that I can get same results with a cheaper knife normally available at stationary stores here in India. A few key points which I have learned are as: 1. Be very patient while applying glue, let it dry out...

Zhang Jike will win the Asia Cup 2014

Hi, I am a left handed player and many a times after my loss I encounter the comments from several people which are like "You don't play a typically lefty's game". I have tried asking them to elaborate but I have never received any response worth consider. It appears to me that people who...

Definitely worth watching! It always keeps me alert on what NOT to do while playing.

Backhand!! Please share tips to have a strong backhand like you. Also, discuss (if possible) any changes in stance, distance from the table for a strong backhand player. One interesting point would be that when did Dima started using his wrist in his backhand was it from the start of the...

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Hi Liam, Thanks for joining and taking time to answer the questions raised by fellow members. As a player, every individual has his own style and stance. This is built over time and is kind of a subconscious part of our game. However, I want to know that how do good players try and integrate a...

I am facing a problem with this app while quitting. It just refuses to quit and I need to kill it everytime in the task manager. I am using LG Optimus L9 with Android 4.1.2.

Hi Dan, my question is with regards to the rating system which Stiga puts on their blades. I want to know the basis on which the figure is determined. Also, when other rising manufacturers like Xiom are experimenting with composite material, why is Stiga introducing expensive (read Rosewood XO)...

This is a wonderful effort from your side Dan! Thank you for bringing to us these interviews of top CNT players.

I see the biggest change is in his serve (developing a reverse pendulum serve, so he gets more third ball forehand attack opportunities), as pointed out earlier and also in his spin generation and placement of topspin. I feel that incorporating these changes is no easy task and he has worked...

Thanks to all fellow members for their warm welcome. I am already feeling special and at home here. :) Thank you so much!

Hi, I feel that Table Tennis as sport is still not getting its due share and the amount of attention it deserves. If you look at the current results then Indian players have performed exceptionally well at different levels. However, I don't think that there is any comparison with the Chinese...

Hi Druv, nice to hear from you.

Wow! I would be really interested in having a look at a topspin serve which is performed with a (fake) underspin action. Also, I am very impressed with the quality of the video(s) posted by you. Can you please let me know how is it done? I also try to shoot a video using a Sony HD Handycam by...