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IMO, there's no such thing as "classic modern" rubbers. It's all about the adaptation to the "modern" 40+ plastic ball. Imagine fitting a current F1 engine into a classic F1 car and expecting it to compete under the latest FIA regulations! This configuration will never fit. You got to change...

Like mentioned .. I'm working on improving my techniques. I also mentioned having trouble with my backhand loop. Tensor non-tacky rubbers actually make it worse – the ball jumps off the racket almost immediately, and my backhand can't control it. Slower, tacky (and cheaper) rubbers solve this...

I tried, it's not a bad fit for brush-looping. But it's very bad for my wallet! LOL

Yes Great advice! TY LOL 😂

Good one! OK, let take me for an example. I'm facing a bit of a challenge with controlling the ball. My current Rozena rubber feels very bouncy, making it difficult for me to keep short returns consistent. While I haven't fully mastered it yet, I'm working on improving my techniques. On the...

So I googled and saw this written: The Controller Controllers are balanced, consistent offensive players who like to develop points in their favou, forcing mistakes and creating easy chances to win points. Controllers are one of the hardest styles to counter because they will attack repeatedly...

So can I say that control in TT means I use the shot that minimizes risk to my best ability while focusing on technique and using the equipment that suit my level or I can control?

IDK. In my understanding, it's like not taking too many risks. Keeping the ball in, hoping the opponent makes a mistake, or waiting a clear opportunity to kill the ball.

OK, that makes sense. Does it have to do with "control" rating for the rubber I always see in the reviews? If I want to always control the ball before a clear chance of killing it, should I choose the rubber with the higher control rating?

I'm not sure. Sometimes people in the club tell me just to just control the ball, especially BH, because I have issue looping the ball with my BH. I take it as hitting the ball the best I could just to keep it in rally and prepare for the next one, hopefully I can give pressure on the following...

Hey, I need some help understanding control in a game. When people talk about a "control" style, does it just mean playing passively with lots of blocking and placing? Doesn't that give the opponent all the initiative to attack? So, how do you actually win playing a control style? What kind...

Apply a thin layer of booster then wait until it expand, or stretching the rubber while attaching to the blade may solve this this problem.

This makes perfect sense! I felt like I just downloaded a patch upgrade straight to my TT brain. TYVM bro!

Yes I think so. IDK. Even with thinner sponges and bottoming out, my shot still need some adjustments. So I guess I have to get comfortable with thinner sponges and improve my shots before going to max.

For beginner like me who still working on improving techniques, is bottoming out or "hitting into the blade" (透版) good or bad?

Thank you! This concept of bottoming out in table tennis has always confused me! I originally learned it was bad, so I tried using max thickness rubbers. However, I found I lost some control on harder shots when the rubber wasn't bottoming out. Interestingly, on my other racket with a very...

Thanks! One thought I had was to save money by buying a regular tacky Chinese rubber e.g. H3 or 739 Battle II and boosting it myself. However, I'm unsure if this achieves the same results as a factory-boosted Hybrid rubber (Rakza Z or equivalent).

Wow! What his name?

Let's say I want to bring 3 different setup, each with a spare (so six in total) to a single tournament. The plan is I want to change my racket before each match if I knew what my opponent setup is or who my opponent is. Is this allowed under ITTF rules? I know this is a silly question but I...

Hey guys, anyone glued a regular RZ (2.0mm) to a limba-limba-ayous 5-ply allwood blade like the Xiom Offensive S? Wondering how it plays and how long it lasts. My Rozena forehand feels like it's lost a bunch of grip lately, maybe 30-40%. Been using it for about 2 months, playing 3-5 days a week...