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So, Carl has already covered most things here. But to re-iterate, generally speaking, people asking for help with this sort of thing are "lower level" players - Which covers a wide level of abilities. In the UK (and I'm sure it's similar all over the world), there is a very big difference...

Can this just be the default answer for everyone these days? lol. I know technology in some parts of the world are still behind others, but if you can access this forum, there's a good chance you can record a 2 minute clip and upload it!

Hey! it's been a while hasn't it 😁 My son is playing more and more, so I've had to read up about the equipment for more entry/intermediate players and thought I'd come back to this wonderful forum! The Harimoto blade was (is) OK..... I used it for about 5 months or so, but just found it a...

The problem always comes down to ability. The internet is pretty damn amazing. Being able to ask for advice from other enthusiasts when you have no one close to home and get answers quickly is fantastic. But it also means people over analyse the situation, listen to too many people/reviews...

What level do you play at? Generally speaking, it's usually a case of "if you have to ask, it doesn't matter what you get". Not always, but it's a pretty accurate rule of thumb! From the rubbers you've mentioned, I don't see you'll have any issues with any of them.

ESN rubbers are only going to wear off after a month or 2 if you are playing a fair bit (2-3 times a week). Personally, I use Tenergy, and have done for 5 years because it lasts longer and gradually declines rather than "falling off a cliff". It's still the most expensive option, but it's not...

To add to this (and I agree with the above), I personally think that the "super modern" style won't have as good a results as the more traditional modern style when it comes to local league, tournament and "sub Pro" level. Spin and consistency are the things you need to win matches at that...

Maybe it's the "British" in me, but I always cringe at the over the top celebrations (from some players, including a lot of non Chinese players), before they even shake hands or acknowledge their opponent. As for the Chinese meeting the fans etc - It must be hard when you don't speak the...

It really depends what you want out of the sport. If you are new to table tennis, playing at home Forest Gump style, or against a robot, then you can pretty much buy whatever you want, at any price range. The problem with rubbers "dropping off" when you start to play competitively, is that...

Even if the players/coaches don't understand the blade/rubbers from just looking at them, they will be able to tell you by playing with them. Based on what you just said, it *looks* like (without video evidence, it's hard to really comment), but it looks like it's more of a "learning curve"...

I've been off the forums for a while, but it's good to see the same "copy/paste" answer to these questions still applies. If you are serious about improving, find a local coach who will be able to help you much more than any shop will. If you don't have a local coach (or can't afford one)...

I use edge tape because it just looks better (IMO), and hides any imperfections in a poor cut of the rubber. As for the "rumours" - The very fact that as you pointed out, some pro's use it, and some don't, would indicate that it has very little impact on speed/feel etc. I can't see the 99.99%...

Get those wallets out and the CHO's ready..... Coming soon.......

Hi David, welcome to the forum! You've chosen a great sport to play :D This is going to sound a little patronising, especially on the internet, but please know that it isn't supposed to be. The questions is, do you want to improve and learn the skill of table tennis (be that attacking or...

But who is this really for? ZLC was supposed to be better than ALC, yet it hasn't been adopted by as many players. It get's to the point where it's just too quick (or too expensive) for the vast majority of players. Whilst the pro's are using ALC, the paying public are unlikely to adopt these...

I switched from the Harimoto to the TB ALC..... This is what I found. Harimoto is much softer and “duller” on blocks - The wood takes all of the vibration and it’s a nice soft feeling. On fast topspin attacks, there isn’t a huge amount in it to be honest. The TB ALC feels a little more...

I'll repeat what others have said..... This comes down to pure curiosity and enjoyment of the sport. You stated in your first post that the Viscaria suits your play style a lot? If that's the case, why change? I'll assume you are an attacker (given your rubbers and blade), but obviously I have...

Hello guys and gals! I’m parting ways with my back up blade which doesn’t see the light of day anymore. The discontinued Garaydia series is probably the most premium I’ve used from any manufacturer. I’m also giving away both sheets of Tenergy 05 with it! They’ve probably had about 3 months...

Hey all, For those who have been using T05 Hard, how are you finding its durability? Perhaps it's nothing, but it feels like T05H is quite a bit less durable than regular T05. I've noticed the actual rubber looks more worn and smooth, compared with when I had T05 on there previously. Thoughts?