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I assumed you were referring to matchplay. In practice, I generally don't think the speed differences between equipment are so drastic that your partner can't quickly adjust and block the ball back given that you are hitting to one spot, but that could be situation dependent.

We can sit here and discuss hypotheticals, my point was only that if you are going to make calculations about the added benefit then also consider the added detriment. On the other side of your example, what if your shot now doesn't get returned because instead of an "old season grandpa who...

I really don't see any match play benefit to practicing with different equipment since match play is guided by making things work and adapting to each shot with the feeling and technique you've developed with your given equipment and the limitations/characteristics of that equipment. Even if you...

You need to factor in the increased likelihood that your opponent misses outright into your calculations.

I'm confused. Do you think that someone gets to 2500 by not "winning some nice tournaments with good opposition"?

What you are saying isn't any different than what others are saying about ratings - its just how the USA equates what you are saying to roughly a 2500 level.

He is using the internet to try to get information as I'm sure you do too. Seems like his coach and club may not have had all the answers which I'm sure he tried first.

Just so you know, these academies that are attached to famous TT clubs you have heard of (such as Dusseldorf, Grenzau, or Eslov) are not where the pro players from that club's A team or even B team are training. If the academy allows anybody of any level to train, then the club is probably...

US Smash for two weeks, then a week gap where you have to figure out training arrangements in the Americas, then Buenos Aires Contender. Many of the players have been on the road for a month straight at this point. Champions Yokohama in a week also, got to get over there and adjust to the time...

Definitely, just thought it was cool to see. I've heard nothing but good things about Caroline/Luca as a person so glad to see them crossing a big item off the bucket list.

Luca Kumahara, formerly Caroline Kumahara, participating in Mens Singles

Why?

You are thinking way too far ahead. You should worry about getting to 2500 at the minimum in the next 3 years. If you don't do that, and as you learned in the last thread, you have a long road ahead to reach that...then you can forget about playing in any high level table tennis center in Europe...

Unless you are very high level by the time you are 15, think 2600+ at the least, you will have to pay out of pocket in order to train at a high level club. Unless you are much higher level than most of the people you are training with or bring something extremely valuable to the table, no, you...

This entire thread was peak TTD

Darko the mercenary taking money from the artificial league sponsord

Yeah definitely, but it will happen in time nonetheless For most amateur players it could well be 5 years before the softening effect is significant For pro players, could be within 6 months or a year Training intensity also factors in

That is correct, all blades get softer over time and avoiding moisture is impossible but doing what you can to do this will prolong the life. Of course if you use water based glue it is unavoidable. So all blades will get softer over time. Many higher level players change their blades fairly...

I meant source on him "breaking up with Butterfly" I would imagine that the Butterfly and Anta sponsorships would coexist