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At the lower levels, yes, but at the higher levels, it is part of a game plan. Don't underestimate it.

Thanks - now you all know why I wanted to see TTFrenzy loop (he can loop by the way, so I am just mocking him).

Yes, but that affects everyone. And I can't remember the last time I saw Boll lose to a lefty that wasn't Freitas. Lebesson usually has pretty illegal serves but still, this is Boll.

But that's my point exactly. Fast and slow are mostly in your hands given your playing style and stroke technique/quality. I can play MX-P on Innerforce easily, though I prefer T05.

It makes sense and it's one of the benefits of the 11 point game. For all its beauty, the 21 point game's problem was exactly what you just described above. Some people want something in between like 15 with 2 serves each or 16 with 3 serves each, but I think the longer the game gets without a...

I hope it was just a tough day for Boll and not a sign of long term form.

That would be like asking me what my favorite blade is. I have used it on Yasaka Sweden Extra, Innerforce ZLC, Xiom Offensive S, Double Day Loop King and Nexy Olam. I liked it on all of them as I like all the blades.

I never understand these questions... any good rubber pairs well with any good blade.

Nah, this had nothing to do with easy putaway shots and everything to do with experience playing defenders. Maybe it is just these clips but the defender never attacks. That is clue one. His style is to frustrate you. Because of that, a smart attack must only attack hard the high percentage...

Thanks. Not sure what I wrote that wouldn't apply to lower levels. Maybe pros are more prepared to play each other than we are to play our clubmates. Energy conservation can be real, but there is also the issue of athleticism and drill discipline. Athleticism or maybe the proper term is...

It's a complicated subject. There is also the aspect of learning your opponent. People aren't all equally easily to read and some people don't read others as quickly. Things like serve spin, serve return, and preferred shot placement can influence a match significantly. If the losing player...

Timo Boll notorious for using the whole finger up on the rubber when forehand pushing. So it is easy to overdo things like this which are pretty personal. I have my own opinions as well, but as long as Danny Seemiller does not know how to hold a paddle, that is what they are.

I actually think TTFrenzy is right here from one perspective. Or Persson would never be able to play. As a great English player once said, when it comes to technique and contact points, we all do things a little differently.

I have bad knees so I don't loop conventionally or use my hips as much. Maybe I will post a video on the experiments I do.

Watch Greg's video.

If you look at my equipment, you will see that my choice was informed. I even tried EL-P as well. But the spring sponge just helps me get more balls back when I am out of position.

I bought 2 Innerforce ZLCs thinking I needed more speed. Right now, I am back to my 5 ply Yasaka Sweden Extra. The only thing I have decided is that it is Tenergy 05 for the foreseeable future. I am not broke and I have wasted enough money testing rubbers.

I tried to get a similar effect by taking my wrist back on my loops and slapping forward into the ball. I haven't fully worked it out yet but I know my BH slaps into the ball far better and I want to reproduce that, I think talking the wrist back on the backhand is part of that.

IT's not as funny as you might think. PNatchwey used to post a lot of stuff on Tenergy 05 blogs and make lots of comments about looping theory and physics on mytt. I was already at his level or a higher level player than he was when I was reading those posts and here I was trying to apply them...

I like their training balls a lot already. Anything else is icing on the cake.