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  1. Amazon "Prime-Day" Sale on Tables

    I just wanted to give you all a heads up that there are a few table tennis tables listed for 20% off during the current Amazon Prime Day sales - I'm not sure if these tables are on sale outside of the United States however. I know they're not ideal tournament quality tables, but I think they're...
  2. Blade Makers' Challenge - Nate

    Hello! The point of this thread is to document my process for building Der_Echte's custom blade as a part of the blade makers' challenge he issued a short time ago: Der_Echte's Challenge Post At the time of this posting, it appears that all of the other blade makers have completed their builds...
  3. FS: Koto-Spruce-Kiri and Walnut-Fir-WRC Blades + Rubbers

    Up for sale are two fully assembled paddles, using blades that I've made - feel free to ask questions or check previous posts of mine for typical build properties: Blade 1, $60 OBO (includes H3 rubber, shipping to US, and Paypal Fees): Composition: Koto (outer), Lutz Spruce (medial), Kiri...
  4. How to Deal With Too Many Choices for Equipment You Already Own?

    Explanation of Issue: As a function of making blades (which I have mostly stopped doing, due to EJ-related issues associated with always having new things to test), I have had the opportunity to try out so many different blade styles and combinations. I bought quite a few rubber sheets for...
  5. Debunking Myths Surrounding Tacky Chinese Rubber

    Premise: Up until today, I had only used European/Japanese style rubbers (i.e., mechanically grippy, some type of springy/"tensioned" sponge, etc). I steered clear of anything considered a classic/typical tacky Chinese rubber (i.e., hard sponge, tacky surface, etc) for over 10 years because...
  6. Which Homemade Blade for Hurricane 3 Rubber?

    About my play: I've been playing table tennis for about 15 years, but took a long break in the middle (about 10 years off) and have been playing again for almost a year. I'm approximately USATT 1600, and the things holding my rating back are mostly my serves and general game sense/strategy. I...
  7. Rubber for much older players used to pre-built paddles?

    This question is not for myself, as I'm a younger player (30s), but for these older individuals (late 60s to mid 80s) I play doubles with once a week: The older players I play with spend lots of money buying new pre-assembled paddles - the kind with cheap rubber sheets semi-permanently attached...
  8. FS: Two Heavy (100g +) Homemade Blades $30 Each

    SOLD - Homemade Blades Hello, EDIT: Both Blades Have Been Sold - Thanks Everyone (and Especially Der_Echt) I have two blades that I made a couple weeks ago, which I realized are too heavy for me after a session or two of playing with each. Veneers were pressed at high pressure with vacuum bag...
  9. Question for Blade-Builders

    Questions for Blade-Builders/Nate4s Build Thread I know there are quite a few members here who build blades, so I was hoping to get some advice as I gear up to make a few for myself. I have already talked back and forth with Ross Leidy, who has been incredibly helpful in explaining parts of his...
  10. OSP Virtuoso + Blade Photos

    Hello Everyone! After reading UpsideDownCarl's (and others') posts about OSP blades, I decided the Virtuoso + would be a good fit for me. I love my Michael Maze's handle, size, and most of the playing characteristics, but I really fell (back) in love with the all-wood feel of my mid-2000s...
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