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I am also noticing that in some fixtures, players get changed in the later matches - noticed Zhmudenko of Ukraine getting switched in vs France and Pitchford was switched into the decider vs Norway, but didn't have to play since Drinkhall beat Haug. What rules govern this? Anyone know?

What happened to Britt Eerland? Did she retire or get injured or something? Surprised that Netherlands doesn't have a strong TT team anymore...

Seems Milosz tagged Boll again...

I hated the regular Mizutani but I like the SZLC. That said, D05 to me is an interesting rubber, I haven't tried D80 yet but I am pretty sure I will prefer it.

Try it on JMSZLC, you might be equally impressed, maybe even more. But the price tag will keep you in good shape there as well.

At the risk of writing too much, let me give a concrete example of what is possible though again, not everyone who coaches can invest this kind of effort into a student. Of course, there is some boasting, but let me make the point. For someone at your age, your blocking game must be extremely...

The guy I know whose game frustrates me the most uses Hurricane.

All ESN rubbers smell, it all depends on what was used to boost them. Some boosters are more aggressive than others and some have shorter lifespans (usually the more aggressive ones). Just enjoy and let us know how it plays over time.

This is quite common and normal. The question is whether he is training you to win points or whether he is training you in standard drills. Standard drills don't win points. A good coach will mostly work with you on serve, a serve return and third ball/fourth ball, as those are the things...

With Koto, you need deep impact to spin. But the ball repulsion and feeling is much sharper than softer stuff. Not for everyone for sure, I usually hate it.

Usually, the continental "Games" is the event associated with the Olympics, not the continental Table Tennis Championship. And it has to be specified as a qualification route. The problem ML has is twofold - qualification spots belong to countries, not to individuals, and there are other...

Played a little today, my right knee will definitely be a topic with the doctor during my next annual checkup. Finally got to hit with Mizutani SZlC. Some might give the title to the Viscaria Super ALC or the Koto outer SZLCs,( LYJ, ZJK, FZD) but I think the Mizutani SZLC is the fastest...

That happens at the Asian Games if it still happens at all.

There is a difference between trying to do something and being able to do it. Sometimes you can, sometimes you can't. But why do you think he was satisfied?

Ah okay, the selection processes were very different (WH and ZJK were selected a full year before the games) so I don't think the comparison works. That said, I better understand what you are trying to do now.

Changing topic somewhat, Wang Manyu and Fan Zhendong are often called players not respected for their doubles play, despite being World Championship winners in doubles (the titles are often attributed to the impact of their great partners). Do their titles here affect that assessment or is it...

Maybe air conditioning in the playing hall affected play in a way that is hard to see on camera.

The balls are all made in the same factories nowadays, it is just a matter of branding. Even a crappy brand can be made better by better Quality control for a specific tournament.

ML is really trying to make sure that LJK doesn't get the third spot, unless WCQ has multiple Tanaka level meltdowns, no way ML is replacing him.