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  1. Blades with Thin Handles

    Nittaku acoustic has a pretty small/thin handle. There's a larger version though so be careful so you don't order that by mistake.
  2. Same equipment for everyone, what would it be?

    How about something like Mark V both sides with a stiga allround classic or the blade that Aida Satoshi uses. Could create more players like him that can both play offensively and defensively as it's slow enough. And it would be good for all levels. You could get the best of both worlds with...
  3. Who produces the best youtube coaching videos

    Brett Clarke's videos have by FAR been the best for me along with his personal feedback. He produces real measurable results and I owe a lot of my development the last year or so to him. The problem with most youtube coaching videos is the lack of feedback you get and a lot of their tips are...
  4. Possible reason on FZD not performing

    Great read. Thank you Zeio. To me it reads like a slump, especially since Lou Guoliang says "because he already possesses the skills of a champion". For sure it will be difficult for him, but I believe he can make it through. Seems much more like a mental battle to him than a technical one...
  5. Possible reason on FZD not performing

    I just think he's going through a slump, just like many many other top players have. Isn't it pretty normal? This is all seems like speculation. Do we really have a clue as to what's going on with FZD? It would be interesting to hear what technical changes he made, does anyone know?
  6. Nittaku acoustic blade - any good?

    I've been using my acoustic for about 4 years now thanks to Carl who suggested it to me and I like it a lot. Mine is a bit head heavy, but I haven't been able to justify switching. I get enough speed and short game feels better than anything else. Though I will say I have not tried much else. If...
  7. Swedish Open 2019

    It isn't an upset. Wang Chuqin is just obviously a ridiculously good player. Just look at how he performed this tournament. After his win over Harimoto I wasn't surprised he'd end up winning it all. Incredible performance.
  8. Attending the upcoming Swedisn and German Open - Anywhere to train?

    I'll be at Stockholm Open too from tomorrow to Sunday. Hopefully I'll be able to train at spårvägen tonight. I don't live in Stockholm but I've been at spårvägen a few times before, great club. Jonathan, when were you thinking of going to the club?
  9. What's Wrong with Harimoto's FH?

    And I don't think his FH is that weak relative to his rank considering the players he has beaten (not just those in Bulgaria Open). Could it be better? Yes and they have clearly been working on that. Regardless, I think it's very impressive that he can get to where he is at if his FH really is...
  10. What's Wrong with Harimoto's FH?

    I think his achievements and wins at 16 years old, with such a "weak" FH is impressive. And I don't think the opponents he has beaten so far regardless of ranking are weak. Maybe you have too high expectations of him? It will be interesting to see his FH development in the next few years. He's...
  11. What's Wrong with Harimoto's FH?

    Marcos Freitas isn't a strong opponent? Zhao Zihao isn't strong? He has beaten almost all top chinese players before.. pretty good achievements for not having a strong FH, wonder what will happen when it becomes strong ;)
  12. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    I really agree with this. The more stuff I know I can work towards improving the more I'm enjoying it, because then every drill has a purpose and then when I play games I try to get the technique going there too. It's a bit like everything, when you have some sort of meaning or purpose to what...
  13. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    I've done some work on my bh which was non existent in games before. Lately I've put work into fh against backspin and making sure I use my body better/properly to drive my arm instead of just using my arm muscles. The same goes for bh, I want my body to drive the action more and I also...
  14. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    I appreciate any criticism. Always good to get different points of view. The last few months or so my performance has been volatile as there's a few things I'm trying to change technically. TTedge and NL has helped me a lot. NL has especially helped me with my BH...
  15. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    I'm trying to get rid of exactly this too. Someone in my club told me last year that I should snap my forearm more.. so I started doing that consciously and now after knowing better from ttedge I'm trying to get rid of it again and just letting my arm snap without any effort from the force of my...
  16. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    https://youtu.be/aK3NaT1Fh4M?t=27 When I'm hitting the FH's here at the start other than the last one.. am I doing it correctly or should I be rotating my hips even further back and forward? Ok I'm a bit stressed for time here as I'm doing fh all over the table.. but I think when I'm hitting...
  17. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Thanks for this NL, I think I see what you mean. So I think I need to plant my left foot more firmly on the ground so I can spin my left hip back and forward.. and then not let both my feet leave the ground. I guess it should be more that the toes rotate a bit forward from the hip rotation but...
  18. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Yep I agree, are you sure you mean left foot? I often step in with my right foot and then I'm in a bad position to play the next shot, especially if it goes to my BH. I've been trying to work on it and making better use of my right hand as it's just down when I play, but that's less important...
  19. Daily Table Tennis Chit Chat

    Wow what compliments, thank you guys! Very motivating for me :)
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