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  1. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    On the women's side, it feels predictable as well though of course, thr CNT will continue to try and deploy anti-Miwa countermeasures. Wang over Peng Wang over Shi Harimoto over Chen Kuai over Hayata Good luck to anyone betting on a Hayata victory. Lots of money to be made there. In our...
  2. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    The theme on the men's side: rooting for thr underdog. In every case it would be cool for the underdog to win. But I am confident the favorite will win. Darko over Omar (the one I wish would be reversed for sure). Felix over Hugo (this can be debated for sure). Tomo over Alexis (just like in...
  3. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Europe was also relatively weak and this compounded the problem. I love Boll, but his style while leaving him the best on Europe fell apart too often arguably because of his injuries but also because of lacking imposing power. Whether it is the ball or not, the current European generation is...
  4. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    This reminds me of a compatriot of mine who keeps saying Quadri needs to retire. In his view, the upcoming juniors don't get chances because of Quadri. The idea that the upcoming juniors are simply not as good as he is despite exposure never gets serious consideration...
  5. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Remember that Ma Long and Xu Xin won the MD national title. Give that some thought and you might realize it is not entirely about style changes. While the ball does reward a different style, it's really that the pipeline quality is not there. After all, the Harimotos in principle could be...
  6. A better forum via better moderation

    Oh, let's just say that you have no clue how Carl felt about many of those things because they are not important to you.
  7. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Bobrow said that as long as any part of the ball is visible, the serve is good. I find it ridiculous, but that is the rule.
  8. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Okay - someone else may understand how that is a response to my question, but calling Dima a washed up veteran after the evidence shows he has beaten LYJ and Harimoto in the last year and then gloating over his loss is your prerogative, but I don't see the how that is karma.
  9. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    I dont think is or any one else deserves that language. You usually post long explanations of things when things ho your way and then ask for excuses like the fact a coach was not available. Dima lost, how is that Karma? You mean yhat the fact he can beat Harimoto and zlin Yun Ju and then...
  10. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Dima usually loses to Jorgic so the fact he is competitive here is interesting. EDIT: Made that call too early, was within the usual expectation...
  11. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    After a win, you get a lecture. After a loss, the silence is deafening if there is no deflection...
  12. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Ranefur gives Sweden a quarterfinalist by beating Pucar. I still recommend his YouTube channel to those who want a different view of TT training vs what you get from the usual sources
  13. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Yes. The contest is time bound so you jave two weeks to figure it out and demonstrate two of the skills. But each person can only win one blade lol.
  14. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    So one last time, I will be doing a blade giveaway. This will hearken back to old times, though this time, as a fix to what happened in previous times, the blades will all be quality blades. No exceptions. Unless you want to a lower quality blade... I definitely could sell them and probably...
  15. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Am I the only one who still finds it funny that @zeio wrote "How many people here" and when asked to provide receipts, then cites posters at Tieba....
  16. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Quarterfinals onwards are best of 7.
  17. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Sun Yingsha gave people a better template. Regardless most of her challenges have been Asian opposition, especially Japanese. I think the cracks will show if she loses to someone from Europe and not on the German team.
  18. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Nagasaki has always beaten her though - you would need better examples, even if you are right.
  19. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    Maybe a delayed Yokohama effect?
  20. Europe Smash 2026, Malmö, 8/8-16

    So a couple of questions: who ha argued with you about Harimoto being the best non CNT olayer and how has this person been humbled? This is hilarious. You seem to make up arguments in your head to replace the real things people are focused on.
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