I really enjoyed Lind's friendly support and advice in Achanta's matches. Timo Boll also surprised again. In general, it is a very interesting situation when two players over 40 years old can defeat so many young strong players and go so far.
Maybe off topic, but I’m very interested in the Nittaku Sieger PK 50. Nobody knows why on the official Nittaku.com website it is not for sale and in the list of rubbers 2024? The latest mention of this is 2020 news. At the same time, Sieger PK 50 are for sale on the european website of Nittaku.tt.
I think the problem is the thickness of the sponge. I have a P53 with a thickness of 1.8. It plays great on the backhand with a fast blade with a soft top veneer. Perhaps a 2mm sponge would be better, but 2.3 would be too fast for me.
The victory of the Taipei team over the German team with such a devastating score highlighted the big problems of the German team. One of them is the lack of young players who could replace the star generation of Timo and Dima.
That said, Taipei's young players are shining. I will root for this...
In any case, even if the player has problems with the inventory, then such a situation that occurred should not have happened. In no case should a player be allowed to play with equipment that does not meet the requirements of the ITTF. Why in 2022, the same player was given the opportunity to...
Also in this story there is a very important issue with the lack of a protocol with the time of submitting the racket for inspection before the match and the player’s signature stating that he handed over the racket. Tony, please tell, is this protocol mandatory? If this protocol does not exist...
Apparently, this is exactly what happened. He independently purchased DHS equipment and used a booster, since it is impossible to play at such levels with DHS rubber without a booster. He paid for it and let his team and country down.
I think that everyone will draw the right conclusions from...
I want to stand up for this TBH. If he didn’t care about Tomokazu’s game and progress, he would simply pass by and not write anything about it, as many do. Criticism is always painful and unpleasant, but it is also sobering and gives the opportunity to develop further.
You are not alone. I also believe that Harimoto, being a very promising player, has recently gone in the wrong direction. And by the way, I also wrote about this on this forum.
My questions for him about his increased muscle mass, which does not contribute to his signature speed game and...
I would actually be happy if Tomokazu did better than he does now. It would be better for everyone. For both spectators and players. I have very ambivalent feelings right now. On the one hand, I am pleasantly surprised by Timo’s game and capabilities, on the other hand, I am very upset about...
Bravo, Timo Bol! You surprised me, again and again, simply incredible!
I expected more from Harimoto. I think that he will gradually fall down the rankings...
Well, now the only thing left is the smallest thing - see the victories of Hugo or other players with these rubbers at the upcoming tournaments :)
And of course, reviews of new rubbers