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  1. SOLD: Gewo Force arc off

    Welcome to the club ;)
  2. Video Footage Safe Thread

    Ahhh, I hadn't seen the other two videos, I'll watch those later. Wrist position - It's*very* slight, but do you see in the top photo (where you missed), you have the bat a little more open? Where as in the second photo, you manage to get a little more "on top" of the ball, and close the bat...
  3. Video Footage Safe Thread

    Hey Zezima, A few observations from me. I wasn't sure who was doing the "drilling" - Ideally, it's better if just one of you is doing a drill, but it felt a little like you were both trying to work on something. All that happens here, is that the consistency of "feed" deteriorates...
  4. Video Footage Safe Thread

    It’s absolutely fair to ask. There is video of everyone on the “allowed” list on the forum, but perhaps it would be good to include it in one “sticky” post for future reference! It’s always a tricky balance, as great players don’t always make great coaches, but I feel the people who give...
  5. Video Footage Safe Thread

    I mean that there is not that much good advice that you can get from a forum like this once you reach a certain level. Sure, people like myself can point out the odd thing here and there, but nothing will compare with a coach in real life.
  6. Video Footage Safe Thread

    OK, some immediate observations. If you feel a lack of power, it is certainly down to technique rather than set up - The TBALC and Barracuda should be plenty fast enough. If you watch your videos, virtually all of your forehand loops are played on your heels, leaning slightly back. You have...
  7. Video Footage Safe Thread

    Hey Kaveern, OK, so the good points. "Table Tennis T Shirt" - That adds at least +5 to your topspin. A really solid "CHOLAY", the pro's would be proud. Clearly have the ability on the forehand loop/drive to play well. However.... I think you've fallen into the trap that many others have...
  8. Video Footage Safe Thread

    COOOOOO Gozo..... I don't like rebound boards when it comes to commenting on the play - As you've said yourself, you have to change things slightly to account for the board. But I see some nice improvements! Your serves show you have a much better flow with your wrist, and this is often a big...
  9. Which is better value for money Tenergy 05 or Dignics 05?

    I think it depends how much you can make (profit) from the sale. I can’t imagine it would be THAT much surely? So if it were me, I’d use it as an opportunity to try D05 the next time you change rubbers. I’m 50/50 on if I think you’ll like it. For most people I’ve played with, it’s not...
  10. Which is better value for money Tenergy 05 or Dignics 05?

    Better value? That's difficult because I think they both last a similar amount of time, and D05 is more expensive than T05.... But for me, D05 is an upgrade to T05 in every possible way. You can get more spin despite the arc not being as high (which is much more deceptive to opponents). It's...
  11. SDC Handmade Blades

    I'm going to defend @hipnotic here (I have no bias either way). I understand what you are saying about giving credit, and I would agree with you in most situations. But custom table tennis blades? That's a hard one because the reality is..... There is only so much you can do? Just look at...
  12. What makes Joola Flash balls so popular in Europe?

    I used a Joole Flash ball for the first time this week and it was a really nice ball. I typically use the Sanwei HD (the Blue ones), and didn't feel any difference with the Joola Flash. Would absolutely recommend them.
  13. Anyone use Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC Blade?

    Hey French, I know you’ve read my previous review, so I’ll try not to repeat myself. Do I think there is enough of a difference to justify the OALC vs the TBALC or Viscaria? No, absolutely not. If you already use the TBALC, the OALC will not provide much of a different feel. However...
  14. Losing pretty instead of winning ugly

    I think the "Ugly" terminology is getting a little lost in translation here. Let's use Ma Long as an example. Ma Long might be having a really off day with his attacking game - Loops are missing, footwork isn't quite there and he's just not dialled in. Plan B might be to keep really steady...
  15. Official ETTU YouTube channel with questionable content

    I (almost) feel sorry for the Spanish boss. This is said with zero knowledge of him as a person (so if he's a genuine piece of trash, then fair enough), but it feels a little like the kiss is an excuse to go after him for other reasons. Yes, you have to be pretty bloody stupid to do what he...
  16. Official ETTU YouTube channel with questionable content

    Yeah, MK does Women only days and they seem popular - It's good to get more people from all backgrounds into it! I'm surprised they haven't deleted the video - It's such a pointless 40 seconds.
  17. Official ETTU YouTube channel with questionable content

    To add to this.... If a random YT account had posted the video, there would be no issue. There are plenty of videos from random accounts designed to get views by posting provocative thumbnails and titles. But for an apparent "Official" account which is designed to promote Table Tennis to...
  18. Official ETTU YouTube channel with questionable content

    You'll always see players get to that level though, which doesn't really give a clear picture of the sport as a whole. How does it feel locally? Certainly in the UK, the numbers are struggling. Lack of facilities, lack of coaching, lack of interest, lack of money..... Leagues have gone from...
  19. Official ETTU YouTube channel with questionable content

    Grown men: "I don't understand why table tennis is a dying sport and why more women or Juniors don't play it" Official European YouTube Account....... Hold my Beer...... "HOT professional table tennis player doing her job" I know we've discussed this before, and the "culture" divide really is...
  20. Returning to table tennis, lots of change! Did I buy the wrong blade and rubbers?

    As hypocritical as this is (because I think you’ve pretty much got all sides of the arguments covered with the different responses, and I don’t think much more can be added), I’m going to wade in with my opinion as well 😂 Firstly, there is no “wrong” answer here. All of the answers you’ve been...
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