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  1. Is Harimoto's screams disrespectful to the opponent?

    Lin Yun Ju is unique and silent, and yet visible. Respectful, silent, focused, positive, and when playing direct and precise. I do really admire the guy for a lot of his values. The problem with the recognition of TT superstars is that they are not celebrities. I personally think it is a good...
  2. Is Harimoto's screams disrespectful to the opponent?

    I wanted to give a bit of might insight. It is a bit unconnected with the thread flow though.. To answer the question in the topic, one would need to actually play against a player that does do that. Unfortunately, at least one of the kids in a club where I play seemed to adopt this behavior...
  3. Difference between hard european and chinese rubber??

    It feels good. Thin brushing with tacky FH rubber feel is unmistakable and not present in other rubber types. It feels as if you were dragging the ball with your hand.
  4. Coca-Cola becomes first-ever World Table Tennis partner

    I love influx of money in the sport, but of all companies, only an alcohol or smokes company would be worse. Coca Cola is an antonym of healthy living and yet it sponsors sporting events.
  5. Switch to Chinese rubbers?

    Tbh I favor any blade that feels good to me. Having a good easy to digest diet makes a bigger difference to me than even the best blade on a planet would. I would settle on using whatever feels good and focus to perfect the user, not the gear. I am guilty of EJing. But I urge to not give to...
  6. Switch to Chinese rubbers?

    I've had very brief episodes (Tibhar Lebesson, Tibhar Mach), but don't recall using one for a long period of time. I much prefer a little stiffer blades. Don't really like how they feel.
  7. Switch to Chinese rubbers?

    I've tried a couple of combinations but only ALL all wood 5ply blade was too slow (it was exhausting as heck) was fine. Yinhe V14 and Ovtcharov No.1 Senso / Innerforce ALC were my favorites in terms of pairing with such rubbers.
  8. Switch to Chinese rubbers?

    Don't agree with the last part. I think that Battle 2 has a comparable spin to at least <= provincial Hurricane. I think it's best I found for us mere mortals. Jupiter 2 is also great. Also, I wouldn't aim for too hard of a rubber. I think that something with a hardness of about 39 Shore A ready...
  9. Switch from ma long 5 to viscaria

    Agreed more power comes from body and technique than from any equipment. As Dima Ovtcharov said during the Ovtharov No.1 Senso review. Slower equipment gives you more when In an actual game and you are under pressure. If a piece of equipment gives you more confidence to hit the ball with all you...
  10. Switch to Chinese rubbers?

    Rubber will not help you with receive by itself. I think it's all in spin reading and practice. If no one is playing tacky then for some time they might have some issues returning your loops.
  11. Switch to Chinese rubbers?

    Agreed, it requires some training to get the best of those. It requires contacting the ball a little bit thinner. Some training during the change will be needed, and results won't be good at the beginning.
  12. Switch to Chinese rubbers?

    Gives you more time for the ball to stay on the bat, more power potential, and they response better to the booster. Any of those characteristics have their shortcomings. They will be less powerful when less force is applied.
  13. Inner carbon blades

    Check Yasaka Atletico Power, Sword Pro HD997. Never used them. Wanted to point your attention to them since they are often recommended. Do your own research. I have had several inner carbon blades and tbh it all comes to luck. Even "Lemuria clone blade" can be very decent. I have one that costed...
  14. A new blade for Dimitri Ovtcharov?

    I received my Donic Ovtcharov No.1 Senso and played it back to back with the Layer Innerforce ALC. And I think that they are similar, but Ovtcharov is more in every regard. I've played only one training with the Donic blade though. They have different dimensions too.
  15. Joola Nature

    Would you mind sharing a side profile of the blade?
  16. FS: Donic Ovtcharov No. 1 Senso, Cornilleau Simon Gauzy Quest Off

    I received the Donic Ovtcharov from this sell post today. Everything was fine. Good contact, Quick response. I recommend this user as a seller.
  17. Yasaka Falck Carbon and W7 Blades Review

    What do you mean by outer-inner carbon?
  18. Joola Nature

    MOG have you tried ebony or rosewood topped blades?
  19. Joola Nature

    He is not an EJ, more like 7-ply Gourmet
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