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I thought the rubber should be up to starting point of the handle. The same with handshake blades. You just simply wrap/rest your fingers on the rubber. After all, you're not going to hit the ball where the labels are, are you?

No doubt, Wang Hao has the credentials. He was the no 1 for quite some time. But, lately he was below par by his standard. Liu has to pick players who are performing, rather than sentiments. But having said that, the Olympics will be in the summer next year. A lot of things can happen between...

Brilliant photo Dan, envy just wouldn't quite describe what I am feeling now, buddy.:D Looking forward to see the Ai Fukuhara photo. From what you said, the champ was a real gentleman.

Thanx for the great video Dan. Sure brings back a lot of memories for me. I started playing in the late 70s, and some of the players were the players I was trying to emulate when I was younger. The game has changed so much...

That is true Carl. In this tournament, Ma Long was using a different blade, but I'm not sure which one, but I am pretty sure it's DHS though.

I agree with you Richard. I mean, why should he? As long as he enjoys it and able to play at the highest level, I don't see why not. WLQ has always been my hero, aside from my coach Li Furong...and dread the day he calls it quit.

Thanx Matt. Means a lot coming from you. I think what WLQ said above that differentiates the Chinese and the rest of the world.

Ma Long equipment : DHS Power.G7 (PG7). $22.79 from http://www.eacheng.net/index.php?act=detail&ID=3159.

Yup plasma, clever is the word for it. He was focused on the plan, and very disciplined. He took his time in between points, reminded of himself of the game plan, and got on with it. I think the other pros learn a lot after watching this demolition job.

Ma Long had a game plan, and boy did he stick to it. He was standing toe to toe with ZJK on the BH the entire match! He has improved his BH so much, Jike didn't even get a look to use his FH. The variety on Ma Long's BH that wins the game. Side spinny ones, top spinny ones, no spin ones...Jike...

Hey Carl, as expected, Ma Long went for ZJK's BH right from the word GO. He has been practising his BH so much lately and we could clearly see. He knows he never had any problems with his FH. ZJK couldn't even get his body out of the way to use his FH... He knew if he wants to beat Jike, he has...

Oh btw, most of the Chinese athletes drives BMWs, mostly X5 and X6. They are very well paid, and that is why they excelled in sports. It's a way to improve their living, and for their kids. And get this, according to Chinadaily, at the end of 2010, the luxury automaker BMW signed a six-year deal...

Yup, for the Chinese super league alone, the athletes got about 3.6 million yuan, that's about 360k british pounds (before tax)!!!

Well Liu Guoliang drives an Audi Q7, WLQ drives an X5, Kong Linghui, a porsche

Interesting quote from Liu. I think ZJK is still an unfinished article. Rough diamond.

Here is the answer for the tattoo from the man himself, : Last November 13, Zhang Jike raised his hands in the air as he nailed the championship title in the Men's World Cup in Paris. Almost similar to his celebration in Rotterdam, Zhang Jike took his shirt off exposing something that...

courtesy of ITTF Again, I found this interview by tabletennista that is worth sharing with everyone. Liu Guoliang candidly talks about the Chinese team and the upcoming Olympics. Everyone is just excited for the final announcement of the Chinese delegates for the 2012 London Olympics. Since...

by courtesy of the ITTF I found this interview by tabletennista done by Patrick Tan. Before 2011 WTTC, Wang Liqin accepted an exclusive interview with Morning News where he talks about love, life and retirement. He allowed people to not only hear his words of wisdom but also to see his other...

Pictures of wlq and his better half

You are right, the kops are doing better now. After they won the Champions League, it was all down hill. So Schumi, you are in Romford. I used to work in C&A distribution centre in Essex, and I handled the Romford branch. I was living in Walthamstow back then. Ian Wright the presenter is a die...