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Very nice! Anything that helps is always good - I’ve usually got to adapt slightly because most videos are from “normal” height players, and it often doesn’t translate perfectly when you are taller/bigger. But I think the content available now is so good for people who don’t have access to a...

I did a video a few years ago for the "Video Safe" thread, showing what it would be good to see if people needed advice - You can see my BH here playing with D05. My level is pretty similar (I've had a good year this year, and it's probably a bit more consistent now) If I'm honest, there...

I'm still with it! Depending on level and your general shot mechanics on the backhand, there really isn't much to get used to. My issue is that I WANT to play aggressive, loopy topspins and counters - 09C is perfect for that. I still have a habit of punching and going too "flat" at times - 05...

We are just in discussions on that point.... I'll message you soon! :)

I'll take your word for it, and I agree that different players of all abilities can feel differently about the equipment. The Butterfly blade matrix is a pretty good tool in these situations - It takes the "player" out of it, and you'd hope that Butterfly measure the blades to the same standard...

Apologies, but is this someone who is supposed to know a lot about blades? The Ovtcharov ALC is a great blade in my experience. The one thing I would never call it is "slow". It's quicker than any inner carbon blade I've played with, and incredibly similar in speed to the likes of Viscaria/TB...

100%. Also... I've got a trumpet, tennis racket, ballet outfit, gymnastics clothes and a guitar for sale.... All used once! 😂

A heated debate on an online forum..... Juicy. Firstly, I just want to state I really enjoy the content from @Heming Hu and Anders Lind. The more English content from very capable players, the better. But.... I thought the video from Anders was a bit.... pointless? He should have specified...

Do we? What qualifies as someone advancing from "beginner to intermediate"? Time? Ability? Dedication? I know plenty of people who have been playing for decades, and they are still rooted in the bottom division of local league. Are they a beginner? Likewise with Intermediate, that covers...

Local leagues are full of this..... It's the only way I've had success over the years! ;)

This is pretty much all you need to hear. Too little info to be able to advise properly. Get yourself a coach if you really want to improve.

I think there is a slight language barrier, or at least an understanding of the terminology used here. Saying it's your professional sport to most of us here sounds like you are VERY good - Too good to be asking relatively basic questions about equipment to a bunch of online players. What it...

The answer to your questions depends in part on your ability. The 3 blades you mention are all incredibly similar. The Ovtcharov ALC, whilst an inner carbon blade, feels MUCH closer to the TB ALC than the Harimoto does. The FZD ALC, TB ALC and O ALC will all feel virtually the same to most...

Hey Land_Killer (good job I'm more of a water man....) Great first post and review. I think reviews from a wide range of players are important in a sport like this, BUT (and this will shock absolutely no one who has been reading this forum for a few years)...... It would be really helpful to...

I'm not - Are you? I typically don't play at weekends (family), but as it is, I'm currently down with severe man flu!

Oh go on then, one more opinion won't hurt. I've been using D05 on the backhand since 2021 (post back surgery and Covid break, I bought a new blade (Ovtcharov ALC) and D05 BH with D09C on FH. Since then, I've virtually won every single major local league singles championship (I know, such a...

I'll drop you a PM shortly to look at some details!

Hello TTD famalam..... Just coming back on this to see if anyone has connections at local clubs in Europe. We are likely to be travelling in early September, so there is still quite a bit of time! There will probably be 4 of us. Does anyone have recommendations for local clubs we could set...

Tell me you've never played UK Local League without telling me you've never played UK Local League 😂 Blimey, those serves would be considered moderately OK in most divisions of the UK scene. Very few players feel comfortable calling out serves - The umpires will almost certainly never do it...

I think more context needs to be seen here. Is this in China? Or somewhere else in the world. I've never seen a 5 year old who could legitimately beat any competent adult - Even an adult with little to no table tennis experience (let alone one who is actually a hobby player at the very least)...