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Yeah, sorry my answer was a bit over the top for emphasis. I know it's not what you suggested and by "you", I was kind of addressing the whole idea in this post (which I had originally ignored since, as you say, it's not exactly a world-threatening issue). I think I've had too much time on my...

Happy days then, more things to learn for everyone. On the opposite end of the scale, "X won because X is very good; Y did not win because he is not so good" will do a whole lot worse for the audience. I do get your point of course, but I think it's fair if a match report should sometimes read...

Amen (especially the part about conveying emotions). Not to sound like a bore or a snob - or so be it - but OP sounds like advocating for doubleplus simple speak (if you catch my drift). Standardisation in all things is bad enough as it is. (edit: quote got lost but I'm referring to Matt's post)

No question FZD was and is still the better player, Calderano looked a lot more tense than yesterday though. Those two first sets! Leading unexpectedly but he never looked like he was letting loose during the rallies. Also, he seemed more conservative when it came to taking initiatives. I'm...

Yes!! Grit, experience and intelligence. Congrats to both players, it won't be long before Wang becomes the consistently stronger player. She's the future. But heck, I'm so glad for Liu ShiWen.

A bit of both, it seems. LSW stretching her neck but WMY is very aggressive and confident, mentally. I'm still hoping for a Liu comeback.

Lord, save us!

Wait, let's not wish him ill either. FZD is a fantastic guy, and we need contenders to challenge the CNT and push them even further - not to fuel some sort of schadenfreude on the day of their demise (not there yet by any means, likely not even close), or whatever it is. They're both what we...

Still, as Atas pointed out that's three top 15 players in a row he's made to look like Sunday league club players (exaggerating for emphasis... and because I'm still on a high), and even in that kind of field these weren't the ones you'd most want to face. I'm not saying the same will happen...

HUGO, YOU SEXY BEAST!!!! Damn, he's good.

Woah... unreal. Who needs brushing the ball, just smack the darn thing!! Puts Timo's fall into perspective. Good call, Zeio.

Blimey, Zhou Yu. Back from 7-10 in the 6th, shame he had a 2-min brain freeze in the last because he then almost got on his way for a repeat. Very intelligent play, not the most spectacular apart from the ice cold blocks but very on point against XX (who's maybe my favourite in general, but...

Max sponge?

No way that we've hit a ceiling, the way materials and technologies in general keep evolving. But yeah, the only reason one should keep investing in whatever comes out is to satisfy one's curiosity. Sort of a hobby on its own, if you like. If performance is the aim, stick to what's tried and...

Quite a nail-biter. Two matchpoints. Ouch.

I'm really enjoying this match, too. In fact, at times it's the Chinese that are driven mad. 2-2!

Yes, you wouldn't want any less than 1.8 but that should do the trick. Everybody has a different opinion on this... To me anywhere between 1.8 and 2.0 feels just right, Goldilocks-y if you like. I've played with the Epox and it's okay but I thought it has this weird "toc" noise and a feeling to...

Are you going easy on him? ;) Anyhow, getting to mention "such and such year edition" against JO is quite the boss move!

Woah... Stay away from these. I've made this suggestion in a different thread but Cornilleau Drive Spin is really good. Versatile. Pretty grippy. Plenty fast. Durable. And pretty cheap. Of course there'll be plenty more and I know this one gets no hype, but I can safely vouch for it.

Ahah no sorry, I am kidding. Trolling even, which was pretty tempting. It's one of the most successful blades ever made, which works for nigh on all levels and generations. You can't go wrong.