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Folks in China don't emphasize about the top ply as much as the layers under, namely the spruce-ayous structure. Because the top ply is often the thinnest, it has the lowest effect on the overall behavior of the blade. The basic idea is to get a blade with the spruce-ayous structure and then...

Here's the funny write-up by Ben Larcombe. Boll fanboys will find it very soothing. http://www.equipmentjunkie.com/butterfly-g40-plus-review

Butterfly has hinted fairly recently that Tenergy comes boosted off the assembly line. They actually tried edible oil as a performance-enhancing substance during R&D. フロントランナー 情熱の赤。スプリング スポンジ その3 力強くボールをはじき出す。画期的な性能を備えた「スプリング スポンジ」 https://www.butterfly.co.jp/story/front_runner/vol3_03.html

And this one.

Be sure to check out the hilarious comment. You'll never view Boll the same way again.

After the historic win at the ATTC 2017, Miu Hirano actually said in an interview that she played her best when her weight was high.

That's likely the custom build of Viscaria. Back when anyone could make a custom order on the Butterfly Japan site, all the custom blades came with no lens on the handle and no print on the blade head.

People must've missed this. Wade Townsend actually published an article on this topic on the ITTF website. The keyword here is "China Ratio." https://www.ittf.com/2017/05/22/oddball-world-championship-weigh/

That's how Butterfly has always described the Viscaria since they aren't available in Japan anymore. They use "特注(tokuchuu)" for ZJK's Viscaria as well.

It means copycat.

The latest short pips model made by ESN off the top of my head is the Moristo SP AX, released on Oct 10, 2018. Nittaku describes the Moristo SP AX as the short pips rubber that bites, with a ball feeling similar to inverted rubber.

Well, the widely accepted "belief" is that Chinese tacky rubber, not the full swing, works best with all-wood blades. It all started around the 80s. The legendary Avalox P500(for looping) and P700(for fast-attack) were designed in collaboration with the CNT with that in mind. The ALC...

Ito is beating players with the Moristo SP that has been around since Apr 1, 2002. Same deal for inverted. The Fastarc G-1 Ito is using has been around since Jul 21, 2010. Newer isn't always better, but almost always pricier.

Rumors have been flying around. But in the post-match interview, Mizutani has made the announcement that he will "retire" from the All-Japan after making history for winning 10 times. He will not participate the All-Japan starting next year. https://rallys.online/topic/alljapan/menfinal-2/...

Zhou Yu updated his Weibo w/ an apology: "I was in the men's singles match of the HTable Hungarian Open on January 17, 2019. I wanted to apply for a new racket due to rubber damage. However, due to the lack of understanding of the rules of the ITTF competition, I did not communicate with the...

Mizutani wins the All-Japan for the 10th time.

Oshima's philosophy for the day: Given, Oshima > Harimoto Harimoto > Mizutani Therefore, Oshima > Mizutani Mizutani's axiom for the All Japan: 13 years straight MS Final appearance speaks for itself.

Give me back my empty stadium!!!

And I wish good bye to Ishikawa!