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I'm flattered that people seem to care about my future well being so much, but could we actually stick to discussing things which I can apply now which will improve my game and prevent future mistakes? I'm most interested in eliminating the possibility to even play as bad as I did during the...

That's probably the best advice I could get, because I'm seriously getting a bit lazy due to the lack of competition. I lost pretty much every game during my first half year playing, and I don't think I would have a problem losing every match for another half year, if it improves me as fast...

"I was out of form, as I said." Carl, did you perhaps miss the part where I mentioned how I intentionally posted bad footage and I know I could fix the problems present in the footage if it hadn't killed me to bend my knees and raise my arm? Of course my shadow stroke is going to be a bit...

Have some pictures above. My stroke in the video is certainly not the same as in the pictures. I was out of form, as I said. Still, what you're talking about is happening neither in the video nor in the pictures. The banging contact is intentional, but I'm trying to start generating more spin...

If you mean "rotational quality" as in forming a half circle from in front/behind instead of just going back and forward, then yes, I do that. How am I supposed to move my forearm like that while turning my shoulders and not produce a circular stroke? The backswing begins in line with my body...

Carl, who are you replying to?

@NextLevel The equipment in the video is a "TechnoPro Expert" with ITTF authorized "Expert" rubber on both sides, although I can't find an ITTF numbering for the rubber on the physical piece itself so I am slightly skeptical. The blade is ALL and the sponge thickness is 1.8mm. My impressions...

Thought I'd never see an admin necro a thread so hard. Dan, you really need to follow the rules more. ;)

I guess the thing I have going for me is that my standard techniques are standard enough that with a fairly short time of adaption, I could play a good setup consistently. I've never tried to "adapt to the equipment", at least. Seeing as all I can realistically do is stick with this setup, I'll...

@NDH You're making sense. My setup isn't that bad that it's basically just wood with an eraser on the sides.;) There's still potential in the rubber, though. That's what I think. My game would surely improve with a better setup, but I'll have to stick with this for now. I'm pretty sure this...

I've produced some above average shots in my time and the contact felt different and sharper, and I am certain the shot had more spin. So I won't be too fast to assume my technique has fully caught up to the equipment, because in those shots, I did the things described here. The reason I don't...

I was thinking something like that. I'm just not quick to jump on the "my forehand rubber is not good enough" bandwagon, because I'm sure a pro would do better with the exact same junk equipment. ;) But, for what I have, the best thing to do is to change the angle just a bit?

Carl, your spelling hurts my eyes. But, I get it. Anyway, do you have anything to say about the above?

Replace only with usually, then. ;) Anyway: What do you guys suggest I do to produce more topspin on my strokes, without changing the technique to something different entirely? Carl mentioned the shallow swing. Surely, if I swing more vertical and with less angle, it will either go long or I...

Suomi mainittu, torilla tavataan etc. ;)

There's probably no scientific evidence, but if you dig deep into it, you will find it to be somewhat true in most cases. I have found people to get the most annoyed by people who do the things that they themselves consider improper, stupid, negative etc. and they feel shame and annoyance in...

@RajaLoopah It's better than my worst level, at least. Probably the only thing I do better is the lack of windmill slaps.;) @ttmonster You are merely reciting what my philosophy teacher has told me, so it's not like I'm not unaware of the fact. I'm not denying it. You'd be wrong to think...

If you developed like I did, and seeing where you come from, then it makes sense, doesn't it? :p Don't worry, though. This is not my usual serve technique. My serve is actually pretty good when I get low, keep the elbow higher and hinge on the right axis, but it feels a bit unfair against lower...

I'm not much of a brush loop player, but perhaps as I play better people who will pressure me more, I will add it to my repertoire. It is a conscious decision to emphasize speed and I don't do it because I can't spin: but as is evident from the half long balls in the video, my brush loop close...

If "Chinese style of play" means excellent serves, excellent returns and an emphasis on speed, then there's a reason why most high end Chinese inverted shakehand players play with heavily boosted H3.