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  1. Butterfly announces new Sping Sponge X

    Butterfly has announced "Spring Sponge X". New and improved sponge from their spring sponge technology. Details and new rubbers will be announced on 7th of January. I've asked Butterfly sales person if sponsored players are already using new sponge but undertandably he said he cannot confirm...
  2. Booster legalization proposed

    Legalizing non VOC booster will be proposed at the next ITTF AGM on 1st of May, 2018. 75% of votes are needed for an approval. https://d3mjm6zw6cr45s.cloudfront.net/2018/03/2018_AGM_propositions.pdf ------------------------------ Proposed by the Executive Committee and the Athletes Commission...
  3. How long/often do we practice?

    I've heard that Asian players generally practice more than European players. It maybe so for top players, but I suspect recreational players in Europe/USA spend more hours because of the difference in lifestyle. How many hours do you play table tennis per week? Do you know how many hours your...
  4. Rubber warmer by Donic

    Saw this beeing tested in Japan couple weeks ago. The results have been positive as it's reported to make the rubber faster for 30-40mins by warming the rubber up to 50 degrees. Has anyone from Germany tried it?
  5. Jab/Shovel Service video

    Service tutorial video by one of the best server in Japan. Will add the translation if anyone is interested. 1:15 For Topspin serve to look like backspin, the racket needs to start higher than the ball at the back swing. During the downward motion, cock the wrist to lower the racket head then...
  6. Dwell time

    I've always wondered what dwell time really is. It's been known that the contact duration between a ball and a blade is 1 millisecond. It's same for pimple in, out, anti and even for a blade without rubber. Do we think the particular rubber/blade have more "dwell time" because it's more...
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