John,
I already used both pips (short and long). I don't recommend a blade as Viscaria with pips.
Try that blade with 2 05-Tenergy's.
I used Challenger-Attack for 6 months. It's a good rubber tough but I still prefer TSP pips;)
A lifetime ban is too much!
Only God has the right to take someone's life and such a ban is similar to a death.
I would give him a 10-year ban or something like that.
Dude,
Backhand loop is important but in my opinion you shouldn't think your backhand as a "killing point" stroke. Try to focus these strong techniques on your forehand and use your backhand just to let the point longer. Prepare your forehand loop or forehand smash with your backhand.
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I can help you.
In my vision nowdays you don't have to worry that much with your backhand. You should see you backhand like a stroke to develop the point itself and not as a "killer" stroke.
I really wanted to write an essay about how I think an offensive player should play...but I'm at work...