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I think some people just have some natural movements where certain rubbers fit them better. I think that is how Falk ended up with short pips on his forehand side and Batra ended up with long pips on their backhand side. They are both gifted table tennis players. I just read or heard somewhere...

I like my rubber bouncey like Rakza 7 soft bouncy but not too bouncy like T05fx bouncy. So I tried Xiom Vega Pro the other day. I know why people compared it to Tenergy 05. Xiom Vega Pro does not have as much catapult effect compared to Rakza 7 soft at lower speed but its throw angle is higher...

I second that. I have checked out pricing for Stiga and Tibhar rubbers on Aliexpress and clearly the prices are not even competitive; In other words, it is more expensive for me to order Stiga and Tibhar rubbers on Aliexpress than for me to get them through TT11 and Dandoy. I also noticed some...

Since the thread got resurrected, I was asking a clubmate who tried all three: Dragon Grip, Rakza Z and K3. I think he has similiar opinion. He feels that Dragon Grip is just slightly tacky and has the highest throw angle. He ranks Rakza Z throw angle next in line.with K3 being the lowest. He...

About reading spin and touch, I think a lot of it is talent. That's how some people can progress in table tennis very quickly while other struggle to move up the ranking. It is like some people are born to be entertainers, Justin Bieber, I am talking about you. Other people are born to be...

I have the classic, no senso. I bought mine from TT11. On the site, it looks like the classic one, just looking at the number of comments, is a lot more popular than Senso v1 or Senso v2. I love the blade. In fact I have two of them. It is like a classic 7-ply offensive blade that has the...

I think it is normal to look imbalanced. I think if you look at Nadal, his left arm is a lot bigger than the right arm. I don't really care just as long as I look good on the table...i.e. beating everyone in my path! But in all seriousness, if you are concerned about that, I think it is best...

Short pips forehand and inverted backhand? The shot is difficult because she twiddles and go straight pinning the opposing player down on her backhand side?

So I went through Victas V > 15 Limber and it is a bit soft for me. Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 43 also a bit soft. I am surprised because the sponge is harder than my favorite BH rubber right now, Rakza 7 soft. Somehow Rakza 7 soft has this catapult effect that the Victas and Gewo rubbers do not have...

I think my name was mentioned a couple times and I am losing track of where the thread is going. Yes I agree that if the OP wants to beat 1300 to 1500 level player, then winning on the serve is the best way to go. I grew up playing JPen so I was used to winning via serves. I don't consider...

A friend of mine at the club has a sheet and I played with it. It feels nice. Not sure it is a D09c alternative. I just remember it is grippy but not tacky.

I don't think there is anything wrong with your techniques. I have tried my friends' D09c, Dragon Grip and Golden Tango on their blades. It seems that I lose my feeling when I use their set-up. I did not dare to play with their set up for too long, for fear of muscle memory setting in. I think...

I don't think Stiga, back to its days of Stiga Mendo and Mendo energy, is not known for its rubber's long-term durability. I have tried my friend's Dragon Grip. Yes it is slightly tacky. I don't think I would like that. Not tacky enough for me. And I can see how that tackiness can fade very...

I have a Battle II Provincial with blue 39 degree sponge being prep'ed right now. I don't know if I will like it. I have applied two layers of boosters already, 24 hous apart. The sponge still feels hard as a rock to me. I don't know. I will have to see. This sponge might need four layers to...

Agree. And I wonder if Dandoy will carry Xiom Vega Korea before anyone else does. I can see Stiga DNA hybrid on sales for 63 USD. I don't know. These ESN manufacturers are testing the limits of the market such as Yasaka XX for 55 USD, Tibhar K3 for 55 USD, Nittaku Hammond Z2 for 55 USD, Joola...

The level in Asian is sooooo much better than in N. America. Even if this video just shows the highlight, I think they are at least in the 2300 to 2400 USATT level.

I used to play long pips on the back of a Jpen grip. I don't understand why people would comment that long pips is 100% spin insensitive. Is long pips less spin sensitive than inverted? yes. Is it completely insensitive toward opponent's spin? Heck, no. It is not like you stick a long pips on...

1.8mm and 1.4mm refers to the thickness of the sponge. The top sheet is not part of that equation. If you attack, then yes, get 1.8mm. 1.4mm is usually for choppers. Hope this helps.

1) practice serve 2) practice more serves 3) practice even more serves. Serve is the only ball you can exert 100% control completely in the game. And half of the points start with your serves. If you can serve with lots of wrist movement, and NOT arm movement, and pick your corners, you will...

I am surprised you are not getting more traction. I have used Vega X but not Vega Pro. I have used Vega Europe, G-1, and C-1. If you go by the rule that your forehand side should be a couple degrees harder than your backhand side, then Vega Pro FH/Vega Europe BH and G-1 FH/C-1 BH would be...