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Hi UpSideDownCarl I really appreciate your input, not just in this thread, but the entire forum. You do a great job. Actually this entire TTD forum has been a revelation to me. I put off posting for a long time, as I was a bit apprehensive of what other's would think of may articles and...

Yes! If a stroke is a little unorthodox, but still consistent, it can be very effective. Especially against new opponents who are not used to reading the cues of the stroke action.

I often wonder about this. Do Chinese players dominate because their technique is superior or because of volume of participants, intense levels of competition, huge amounts of resources? And it always makes me smile when people criticise Timo Boll's technique because it is different to CNT. I...

Completely agree. My FH topspin in the video is nothing more than a very basic technique. I coach a lot of beginners and from much experience I have learnt that you need to keep things really simple to begin with. This is what I was trying to get across in the video. I actually quite like the...

This cheered me up no end! Thanks! It is really appreciated. I completely agree. I actually find many of the comments really useful! I like to think I have something to teach the big bulk of players learning to play, e.g. social players, beginner club players, intermediate players, lower...

Hi all I just posted a new article on my website and I'd like to know what you think. http://www.tabletenniscoach.me.uk/do-you-need-perfect-technique/ The article was inspired by the comments I get on my youtube channel, where my technique sometimes gets completely trashed (it can be a brutal...

I agree with the 'unexpectedly high spin levels' comment. I have been using Rakza 7 on my backhand for the past year. I love it! It does everything well - low pushes, easy blocking, spinny topspins - and it has this surprising extra gear (if using correct technique), where you can really...

Logicalthinking and Maxine - you clearly have specific grievances with TTE and you portray a very negative picture of how the organisation operates. I just don't share your negative feelings. I have been involved with local league table tennis in London and Cambridge for 10+ years and to me TTE...

To me, it looks like TTE are investing more in grassroots that it ever has done before. Plenty of support available, which addresses some of the things you mention: https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/clubs/clubs-guidance/ And to me, it seems there is a clear talent pathway in place...

As I understand it, all sports have had to review their governance if they want to keep receiving funds from UK Sport. If you want to blame anyone for this, blame the government - not TTE...

Some of the criticism in this discussion seems very harsh. I don't have a deep involvement with TTE, not do I have any special insight into the workings of the organisation, but from my outsider's perspective I feel TTE is moving in the right direction. They seem to be making a big effort in...

Ok, you should absolutely contact them before you go any further. When I look at this Butterfly blade on my computer I get a message which says: "We are sorry, however this product is not available for United Kingdom." So not sure how you managed to add to your basket, as I cannot. They may...

Maybe we're not looking at the same website. When you said TT11, I thought you were talking about this site: http://www.tabletennis11.com/. Please send a link to the website you are looking at.

From what I can see, TableTennis11 do not stock Butterfly equipment, so you won't be able to use them to buy the blade you want. If you buy from Thorton's Table Tennis (which is based in the UK), the cost will be: XIOM Vega Europe Red = £31.99 XIOM Vega Europe Black = £31.99 Butterfly...

I just did a quick search for you. As this is you first custom-made bat, it is easier to buy the blade and rubbers from the same shop. They will then assemble the bat for you and send in the post. I think your best option for the mix of brands you mention will be Thornton's Table Tennis, but...

Great stuff Dan. Really interesting about how he started at 4-5 years-old, just playing 15 minutes every day for fun.

My point here, is that this player is only playing in the work-place and a self-confessed beginner. A pre-made bat will be more than fine for this purpose and a heck of a lot simpler for a beginner player to get his head around, compared to the thousands of different custom blade and rubber...

Ha! Yes, it amazes me how much detail people go into about equipment. To be honest, most of it is over my head! For the original poster, all of this detailed analysis of different equipment will make such little difference to his game. ANYTHING will be better than the £5 bats he is currently...

YES! This exactly!!

Here’s my 10 pence worth (and I’m ready to be shouted down!)… So I coach many people in the same position as you. Played a bit when younger, now play at work with crappy bats and want something better. At this stage, you do not need to spend a lot of money on a custom made bat. You just need...