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I don't play the tournaments or ranked competitions, because they are all at weekends and the family gets in the way! It's difficult to pin point where I'd be, because the ranking system is so broken in the UK! I've beaten people in the top 200, and lost to people in the top 400! I'd probably...

Hey guys, I thought I'd start this thread now with a few initial impressions, before taking it for a spin on Monday and Tuesday next week and providing more of a review. If anyone has any questions, please let me know! For some context/reference, you can find my Harimoto Innerforce ALC...

Hey everyone, As I've just impulse purchased the new Ovtcharov blade with Dignics, I could either remortgage my house, or sell some equipment! Photos and descriptions are as clear as possible, but let me know if you need more info. Tibhar VS Unlimited with Tenergy 05 HARD 2.1mm Red and...

Afraid not. Even though I'm a bit of a sucker for new stuff..... I'm not sure anything has really challenged T05 as an overall attacking rubber. Especially at our level (top divisions of local league).

So, T05 is what I use for now, and it's fantastic if you are feeling confident and have quality strokes (love the spin it produces). The downside to it is that it's very bouncy, so the short game is harder, and it's easier to pop up some balls for the opposition to get in on. I'd avoid 05FX...

OK, assuming you are who I think you are (have you gained 338 points on TT365 in your league this year?), you look to have been playing really well! What don't you like about your current set up (or what would you like to do more of), because it seems to be pretty successful for you so far?

What's your backhand style/ability? Where about's in the UK do you play (any leagues?)

Agree with what you've said there @Brs. To clarify my earlier comments about Chinese rubbers being hard to use, I was specifically talking about Amit's standard/technique and other people who play like him. From the video, he's a good player, with what looks to be more "European" strokes...

No worries - I always encourage everyone to give their opinion, even if it goes against the usual thinking. It's even better when someone states their level (as best they can, like you did), so anyone reading knows where the advice is coming from. I much prefer playing in hot conditions - I...

I can't speak for Dignics (yet), but Tenergy does last a long time - Much longer than other rubbers in my experience, and justifies the price tag (ish). Everyone is different, but I find there is significantly less need to adjust your shots as the Tenergy gets older, compared with some of the...

On this point, everyone is absolutely entitled to their own opinion, and I'm not trying to get you to change your own opinion...... But...... For any other novice players or beginners looking for advice..... As an experienced player who plays at a high level in the UK, getting any sort of...

Firstly, Amit.... THANK YOU for posting a video (even if it's a couple of years old). This is the absolute minimum for any serious advice - It really makes a difference. You might play at a low level, but your ability from the video would indicate that your success rate is down to the fact you...

A few summer leagues I play in use the 2 person team best of 7 format. I would prefer this to be honest, and the only games that last until 10:30 ish are the super slow (or long) games.

The UK league is such a difficult thing to balance. One of the stronger leagues near me (Kettering) has adopted a new format this year. Still the same 3 person team with 9 singles and a doubles, but each match is just 3 ends (with each end counting as a point). I dislike this for 2 reasons...

In my example, it can range from the Wikipedia definition as: Working men's clubs are a type of private social club first created in the 19th century in industrialised areas of the United Kingdom, particularly the North of England, the Midlands, Scotland and many parts of the South Wales...

Yeah, it's exactly the same in the UK. Most noticeable is our local leagues, where some leagues had 7 or 8 divisions, they now have 2 or 3. Speaking to some of the older players, they put this down to the closure of lots of "working men" clubs - A lot of those sorts of clubs would have a team...

This falls into the category of "if you have to ask, it makes no difference" You only asked about the Rakza's recently, so I'm not sure just how much you feel you've improved in that short time. I would suggest you try the Rakza's when they arrive (there's no harm) - If you hate them, just...

I’m sure people get bored of me saying this, but if you can provide any video of you playing, the advice will be much more accurate. I’d avoid the TB ALC and T05 initially, but you may find you’d like to move up to that after a few months or so - It depends how quickly you get back into the...

That’s a solid starting point. What level were you playing at before hand? I love Sriver for the stage after “beginner”, which often includes people coming back to the sport after some time away. It’s just a good all around rubber that is ideal for someone who has a decent foundation, but...

Hey Ray, welcome to the sport! For your first “proper” bat, you want to be looking at something that is all wood (not carbon) and is classified as “Allround (or All-) There are absolutely tons of blades in this category, and the TB Control would fit the ball. More importantly, you want to...