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Serve Update I’ve made it a habit to practice serves ever since I picked up table tennis. I learned the basics quickly and quite intuitively, however I always struggled with getting that clean brushing contact — especially with a Chinese rubber, resulting in incredibly weak spin or no spin at...

Pretty sure it's obvious to say that the longer the ball travels, the less spin it will have because energy doesn't come from anywhere. Racket gives the initially energy, everything after only slows it down. After a ball change, the ball loses spin incredibly quickly. Let's say you hit a good...

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Indeed, it's high risk, but high reward shot that requires great commitment. Although risk is significantly reduced with great quality, spin and placement. Which, of course, requires incredibly developed technique 👍

I see what you’re saying, but locking everything into "40–45°" is a very one-dimensional way of looking at it — and honestly besides the point. No pro plays like that. Watch any top player: their stance angle constantly shifts. Sometimes they’re open like you describe for a deep diagonal pivot...

For example, here I was aiming diagonally: Just as you have mentioned, left foot is in front, deeper rotation, shoulder facing down the diagonal 🙂 Down the line:

Thanks for the feedback — you’re partially correct, but I think it depends on the shot: When pivoting for a diagonal kill loop, I naturally adjust into a deeper stance with my left foot forward and body angled ~45°, just like you mentioned. But when I pivot to kill down the line, if I stay in...

Thank you for your comment. You are right, I did make a post about it 😁 As strange as it might sound, I kind of started utilising my body more, strengthened my wrist, tried concentrating power a little more and it has been a while since I felt any discomfort. So, the problem is gone. I am able...

Hello once again, everyone! I am back with another technique update. My topspins are getting significantly spinnier, consistent and I am able to generate my own power with proper technique on an all-wood blade. I'll come back soon with another training video with a more experienced partner, to...

I see. Appreciate your comment. I haven't really paid any attention to balance. Gave a simple finger test yesterday and it seems my racket's centre of mass is exactly in the middle of the head. Would you consider it to be poorly balanced?

I have been going like this for well over couple of months. I have been strengthening my wrist, although brush speed increased, there's barely any difference in terms actual spin. I do not use edge tape. As for glue layers, I can try that. Does the sponge thickness affect the weight...

Hello, everyone. My equipment: - Blade: Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive (Ch.Pen) - FH: DHS Hurricane 3 Neo 710s Provincial Blue Sponge H40 2.1mm, 2 layers Haifu Seamoon - BH: Dignics 09c, 2.1mm Something I have noticed: - Experiencing slightly sharp momentary numbness when really loading up the...

Yeah, just go for Dignics09c

That’s great to hear — 7 days is quite impressive. I guess it all comes down to picking good sellers and a bit of luck with customs. Out of curiosity, have you ever looked for stuff that isn’t on Ali at all, lesser known Chinese brands? What about the pricing?

Fair enough, AliExpress has definitely improved. Still, I wonder if people would be interested in something closer to home — no customs, faster shipping, more clarity with sponge versions (e.g. true provincial/national batches). Especially with the lesser-known stuff, or even borderline...

Right, although I am pretty sure it's mainly DHS, 729 based. Inventory is super scarce... Not to mention the prices 😅

True, some of these shops are doing a solid job already — I’ve seen CHTT and SpinFactory have good ranges. That said, a lot of the deeper/rarer variants like Special National, Arthur China, Target Provincial, or even less known/unknown rubbers are often not available or not clearly labeled. I'm...

Well, I believe there is no universal truth there — only preferences. Regarding the initial glue layer, however, it's incredibly thin. So, that barely makes a difference. Leave and apply the booster — it's too much hassle to remove it either way. If you feel the difference and don't like it...

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Well, it's bit of a metaphor, however, that's true. Nature has its price — I get birdsong and fresh air, but not express shipping 😂