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But do the older players actually care? I reckon if I did a poll of 1000 local league players (what do we consider "older" here..... over 40?", half of them wouldn't even know what blade they used, a huge chunk of them would just replace their bat with a similar cheap blade, and the ones who...

I think this sums up that particular train of thought, and I imagine it's a similar problem for @Wakkibatty down under..... The added premium for a hand made blade is just too much to swallow for most people. Unless there is a really strong brand association, I really struggle to see how...

Is that free because the coaches volunteer, or because there is someone/something subsiding the cost? There just aren't enough people nationwide who are willing to give up their time to do it for free anymore (and I don't blame them). At the same time, the money isn't really there to be able...

I guess this can go a few different ways. It's possible that the Juniors who are used to using Manufacturer X will continue to do so as they play into adulthood (and start spending their own money). Or.... The marketing of a Butterfly (or similar) take over and they opt for that. I think it...

@Wakkibatty, I’ll not quote the whole message 😅 There are a few immediate problems I see with your post. 1. As far as the UK goes, I don’t know of any decent blade maker and absolutely no manufacturers who make rubbers. Do you make rubbers as well? 2. At a guess, I’d say less than 2% of...

No doubt. I hate this topic of discussion because I have nothing positive to say, and no solutions to the problems. It doesn’t matter what they do, it’s still a horrendous TV sport for most people, and that will always limit its appeal to the masses. “Ping Pong” is a better TV sport, but...

I think it'll be very dependant on styles and ability. I know some extremely good players who play with all wood blades (their control, speed and spin is amazing). Likewise, I know people who play with outer carbon blades who are equally as good. As I've got better, I've realised I need a bit...

I've always wanted to try one of the Super ALC's (because I'm a brand whore to Butterfly and I'm a sucker for marketing and shiny things!) But, the reality I find myself in is that I'm favouring slower equipment (still very fast), in favour of maximising the spin. If Super ALC is faster than...

I know we all probably feel this forum could use a little TTD love.... But.... absolutely full credit to Dan and the team for producing some of the best TT content out there. The organisation, filming, editing - It's all superb and very enjoyable to watch. Also.... @Dan has been in the gym...

I don't entirely disagree with you. I also don't have the answers as to how it improves in this country. But what I do know, is that it is, and has been, run extremely poorly for many years. Although looking at recent issues, this seems to be a requirement if you want to run a national TT...

I think you *may* be looking into this a little too much..... What percentage of defenders are there across the globe vs attackers? If I'm a manufacturer, why would I make loads of equipment (which costs me money to develop and produce) for a tiny percentage of the market? If 95% of the...

I agree with you initially. But by the age of 13/14, I think both the child and the parents are definitely considering the possible outcome of them taking it further (and what financial implication that might have). If the child is a multi sport athlete (as they often are), Table Tennis is...

I think the sad truth is..... Why would anyone want to? If we ignore the UK's dismal attitude to table tennis for a second (although that does play a part), why would a junior have aspirations of earning a salary that barely (if it even does) earns more than some graduate level account manager...

I think he recently switched to 09c on his BH. Before that, it was D05. I think 09C is the right answer for most pros.

WOW.... I don't know who that guy is, but that has to be the worst description of the set up I've ever heard. He might have his reasons for saying what he says, but without really explaining and expanding on it, my initial thought is that he's got it *all* wrong. I've used this set up since it...

If other national associations are as bad as Table Tennis England...... I don't think anything will happen!

Apologies if this is old ground - I tried to read the SIX pages of this thread, but skimmed some of it! I’d be amazed if the OP’s statement hasn’t been heard by many players across the globe! The reality is, long pips are horrible for lots of people to play against because: 1. They don’t...

Do you have any video of you playing recently? What rubbers did you use with the Viscaria? To say that you found it "not so fast" would concern me slightly, as it's pretty much the fastest blade most pro's use. What's your play style?

This question is all ability related. A good player can play fast attacking shots from behind the table with a defensive blade, better than an average player who has an attacking blade. You are not going to get a faster blade and increase its control performance close to the table - The...

I don't speak the language, so not sure who the video is aimed at (beginners etc)? To say this example is exaggerated would be a huge understatement (which doesn't dispel that what he's doing is possible, but it certainly wouldn't work this way to anyone who can read spin). Example 1...