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I've not been following the equipment reaction side of things too much over the last 10 years.... But, I remember when ZLC was introduced, and it was marketed as a "better" material than ZLC (I think?) Then Super ZLC came out and that was the holy grail of all carbon blades..... With a price...

This is going to sound brutally honest, and I mean no disrespect in the slightest....... If you can't get a decent loop with the blade, it's because your technique just isn't quite there yet, and these fast blades are definitely not for you. Good players will be able to get good loops with...

I have always understood the term "non linear" to mean the following - Although I expect others may see it differently. A non linear blade will give you unpredictable results. If you hit a shot with 20% more power, you may get 35% more power - Which makes it very hard to judge and trust. A...

I've been reading this thread (without having seen any of the "incident"), and I honestly thought Truls had launched his bat at someones head and caused severe damage! 😂 Now, I am very against any form of equipment abuse..... Mainly because it's far too expensive to replace 😂 But I also think...

I'm basing my advice off your descriptions and my experience, so apologies if it's not quite right! The issue I see with a more controlled inverted rubber on one side, is that your attacking potential will be diminished, and the players you want to beat (who have no problem with your inverted...

It comes down to personal preference. A lot of people (me included), have seen (or still see), pimples as a “cheap” way to win. I had that mentality as I was coming up the ranks, because I used to hate losing to players who used them, when their shots weren’t aesthetically pleasing and they...

Hey - Congrats on the training! It's hard to properly advise without seeing you play, but to answer your question of ALC.S vs ALC, I wouldn't worry too much - The difference is very small. Personally, I would go for the IFALC. It's a great step into the Carbon world, and works very well for...

The “standard” size of a table tennis blade is 157 X 150, but the Korbel is 158 X 152. If you are using very heavy rubbers, that extra size will just add to the “head heaviness” of the blade. Personally, I don’t think it’s a major issue. You’ll find just as many pros to the cons, and it’s one...

Hey Barry - So this statement tells me a lot (I think!) Based on your level (purely on the info above), and your willingness to change your style to stay competitive…. I’d almost certainly change to a pimple bat. Now, the argument would be that “staying competitive” means to stay at the same...

Hey Basmundo, what sort of level are you playing at? This is something I’ve been thinking about, although I don’t have to consider it for a good few years yet! When I look at the “good” older players, they are nearly always defensive, a lot with pimples, and they do well through variation...

I think there will be lots of options, and all of them are not too far away from each other. My personal feeling is this..... If a Viscaria is too quick, the small drop down in pace to IFALC, or another inner carbon blade, is barely worth it. We are talking a small decrease here, and I think...

As Lazer said, there are plenty of cheaper options that are easily accessible to you. But..... I'm a Butterfly man. I use the brand, just because I like it, and always have done! I would use the Korbel rather than the Primorac - Your strokes look good enough that you'll be happier with the...

Firstly - THANK YOU, for posting a video. I will continue to say this until I'm dead, but it makes such a big difference being able to see the person you are supposed to be giving advice too! OK, some thoughts from me..... You are better than I thought you'd be (based on your own...

From memory (and looking at the flight of others who use it), I would say that FX is slightly lower, but there really isn't that much in it. I feel FX is a touch slower as well, which contributes to the lower arc.

For anyone else reading this, and wondering quite how good this is..... Let me try and explain. Now, this is based on first hand experience of other juniors around this ranking - I don't know Jamie personally. Typically, juniors will have learnt an all out offensive game. They will *look*...

I think this very thread will highlight that "best" is very personal, and whilst it may be "best" to you, it won't be to others. I use 09c on my Forehand - I think it's "best" for me (offers more control, spin and touch than D05 for example). Is it the "best" rubber for everyone? No. Not even...

If I had to guess..... Most pros use D05 and before that T05. It feels like the "05" rubber is considered the "best" - Not many people used T80 and I've not seen much fanfare for D80 (other than you saying you like it! 😂) It's also expensive to "try" Dignics if you aren't sure you'll like...

I've already answered this in other threads, but for ease.... Tenergy 05: • Easier to generate spin on slower shots (good if you have a slower arm speed or find yourself out of position a lot. • Softer sponge, but it's not an issue after some practice. • Bouncier and more spin responsive -...

I love the typo there, but I assume you mean spin? 😂 T05 can produce tons of spin on slow shots, passive shots, and shots where you are out of position. For *most* people who don't play at a high level, but want to produce lots of spin, this will be better than Dignics. Dignics 05 has a...

😂 He looks like how I imagine every internet table tennis troll! Also.... and I mean no disrespect.... But that other guy does not look like a 2215 rated player...... (I know I know..... videos can be deceptive!)