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Ok, I guess you are right. I still had the impression I saw a flicker of cheeky light in his eyes, when he said that (assuming I picked up on the right sentence). And from what he said before that, it seemed RPB was the most demanding for the wrist (which would fit with my own very modest...

"They will hit where it hurts... They will go for your forehand". Is this some kind of trash talk? Completely contradictory with the early part of the interview and, well, he's not exactly known for having a weak forehand.

Xu Xin, you legend. If you have missed it, don't just watch the highlights. I don't have the words right now. Wow.

Hi, TSP Black Balsa 7.0 is a lot of fun and, from memory, faster than T11+. Certainly thicker, with a nice look and finishing. It gives you that monster kick on loop-drives, although maybe less linear than T11+ which feels more compact. Note that I only tried other people's bats, do not normally...

I hope it plays as it looks.

Interesting. The way I imagine it, it could have been a backhand quick-counter beast (thinking S-1 with more spin). I think the regular 9 never hit the sales they were hoping for, so that might have been what motivated them to move right into the next generation (I've never tried the X, by the...

Darn, you must have more arms than Vishnu!

There's a novelty effect for sure (plus they give strong national preference and don't shy away from so-called "beginner" rubbers), but Rigan Spin is doing well in Japan: http://world-tt.com/ps_goods/goods_ranking.php

The question is, why even bother with homologation and all that. I know the cynical answer (ITTF won't pay for itself, etc) but while people are mostly okay with turning a blind eye on customised sponge hardnesses and somewhat divided when it comes to boosting, this is yet another level. What is...

I didn't think he was so predictable, compared to the earlier full-on chiquita-and-hammer-all version of his game. He did vary his pace, shot selection and playing distance from the table. Got a number of winners to HT's wide forehand and had rallies where he was content with steady returns...

Wow, I am not normally in a position to contest your assessments, but I am a little bit surprised by this. I guess it's the usual "technique matters", etc.

There were also a lot of backhands down the line from Harimoto to Ma Long's wide forehand, which he would have just leaped out and countered in style, not too long ago. Damn, age really is a thing. Painful. I would normally do anything but join the "please retire" crowd, and obviously he's still...

Yes, the predictable goofing around could easily have turned into disrespect but to be fair, he made a pretty good job out of it. Thanks for the video.

V15 both sides, although I don't know about (likely) custom hardnesses.

I think V+ is a pretty safe bet, the feedback sure remains outstanding. I couldn't speak for sure about the throw, it does remain a typical 5-ply limba and I don't think the throw qualifies as low. Lower than the regular V-... Probably, but I don't know if you would find it "enough". I really...

Hi, I don't know about Genesis but I can compare the other two. Rakza is more dynamic, with a fairly pronounced "grab and release" effect and rather low throw. Probably easier to make vicious shots with a mid-powered loop. Vega Pro feels harder and dead-er, also safer one could argue - in terms...

You did say that rubber made you improve on your footwork, ahah. Thanks for the review.

Blimey yoass, you don't let go easily. I do have a lot of respect for you, but it must be tough being you if you hold this kind of standards for yourself in every single thing. It happened. It is regrettable. But if Sun YingSha is such a monster, then the world must be a pretty good place. Also...

Niwa vs Gauzy was a cracker, lots of fun points as you would expect:

I thought your pointers were pretty clear, in this case. The reviews do give a good impression, thanks for putting in the time.