How much athleticism is necessary in table tennis?
We have 60+ years old successfully competing in Olympics - Ni Xia Lian and we have pro players that look like competing in other sports like hammer throw (to be kind).
Is technique supreme? Does being fit matter? Can you be seriously...
There is a new version of PRO-01, with green arylate. Let's presume it's the Korean made fiber, present also in other blades from established manufacturers, and not a paint job only :D Does anybody have any experience with this blade?
I see also that Sanwei launched a new green arylate product...
Anything on your wishlist? Some tips on worthy products? For instance I tried recently hurricane 3 Neo provincial blue and found that is discounted on 11.1
I see that Decathlon replaced Pongori with Kuikma and now they have the Gold inverted rubbers like this one:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/table-tennis-ittf-rubber-ttrb-gold-spin/_/R-p-352787
For Kuikma Gold spin it says Japanese recipe 45.5H. For Gold speed and Gold normal, Chinese recipe...
I don't understand how do they position their product brands. I understand that Kirin is the cheapest and lowest quality. How about Telson/Rxton/Arthur? Do they have an easy to understand positioning (low, medium, high end?). Is Rxton below Arthur?
Thank you
I am a beginner 45 years old player and I often play outdoors. There are a couple of older guys (~65 year) that:
- play close to the table, are not very mobile
- have a lot of playing experience (good shot placement, blocking)
- play SP or cheap premade rackets (where sponge is thin or non...