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The responses always seem very supportive/agreeable to the question asked. It also seems that most chatbots don't keep the memories of previous conversions/sessions, so they're not learning from interaction with people. Perhaps they'll 'evolve' too fast if they did. :)

Also remember that for these Chinese sticky rubbers, the black sheets are almost always significantly tackier than the red sheets, so if you want tacky, get a black sheet.

Hopefully (for our US friends here) some of the retailers have stocked up before the tariffs came in.

It's funny how some players try their hardest to keep that sticky feeling, while others can't wait to get rid of it! :ROFLMAO:

Good video, I like this type of analysis! (y)

I used that only for OX sheets like long pimples, because it's strong and very thin. I used Donic Vario Clean for almost all rubbers, because it's easy to use, good bond, not too hard to remove and amongst the cheaper glues.

My experience is the complete opposite, I would never choose the 9mm one, because it bends too easily, making it much harder to get a neat cut along the edge of the blade.

The earlier versions of the DHS balls were terrible, they cracked virtually every game, that's probably where those comment orginate. These current (last 5 years or so) D40+ are extremely durable, I rarely ever break one from playing. They become smoother over time, but all balls do this, but...

I think it's #1 seller because it's their cheapest inverted, so it does extremely well in poorer countries. I agree it's perfectly fine for beginners and even for some intermediate players. It's a lot better than the majority of pre-made bats, that's for sure. Quality control is not the best...

I find there's only minor differences between them, and I actually prefer the D40+ over the DJ40+. The DJ feels a little harder/heavier but is not quite as spinny as the D40+. We use both at our club, I don't need to adjust much (any?) between them. If you're happy with the D40+ and they're...

The knot in the middle of the blade surface, and the wonky JTTAA engraving makes me think it's probably not a high-end blade.

Hah hah, that's what I was saying, i.e. DHS has the poorest quality control amongst the major brands.

That's true, but you don't find this much amongst the major brands, mainly amongst the small Chinese brands which are MUCH cheaper.

I've literally glued hundred of H3 Neo over the years, as it's quite popular here. I've never seen one with finger prints on, the surface always looks good. However there are very significant variations in tackiness and also the sponge hardness, even when they're marked as being the same.

I assume they're not ITTF approved? If not, the "3 star" means nothing, anyone can put that on their balls.

I've tried that one too, having the same thought. I was disappointed though, the topsheet just doesn't have that same tack/grip and the throw felt a lot lower (for brush loops).

Dima: Can you give some tips on how to learn your tomahawk serve?

If they are indeed proposing a change, surely this needs to be put to a vote at the AGM, so that the users of such rubber get a say? The wording above sounds like 'Igor wording', not official ITTF wording. Ironically a true Frictionless Anti actually produces the minimum amount of 'chaotic...

How would Butterfly Japan stop it? The copyright laws in China are much weaker compared to most Western countries and they're rarely (ever?) enforced.

I think it's a fascinating idea that does have some potential. My question is 'how does your AI learn' and 'does it remember all previous conversions'?