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  1. Suggestion regarding a new setup

    Hi Friends, My current setup is this My Forehand Rubber Razka 7 2.0 mm My Backhand Rubber Vega Europe 2.0 mm My Blade Yasaka Sweden Extra I have been planning to explore a new blade surely differently from my current setup to feel inner carbon. SANWEI 75 Inner ALC I am wondering about...
  2. Table tennis Tactics for Thinkers!

    Hello Friends, I have started reading this book and I quote kinda hit me hard. "If you couldn't write a book about your game, either you don't know your game, or you have no game." That made me wonder what is my game? I think an all round style where I do anything and everything possible to...
  3. TT shoes suggestions!

    Hello Friends, Currently I am using https://www.megaspin.net/store/default.asp?pid=d-sprint-shoes but that has been quite old, actively used for 2-3 years and have been with me for nearly 6-7 years. When I was playing tournament last week the shoe were skidding and then I realized the bottom...
  4. Quarterfinal Loss 2-3 in First U1100 Sanctioned Tournament – Please Share Pointers

    Hello Friends, This was my first sanctioned U1100 tournament. I’ve played unsanctioned events before, but that was over 5 years ago. I started playing again about 6–7 months back, so this felt like a fresh start. I am the guy with the bandana and Brown T-shirt! In the round-robin, I won 2...
  5. Help Us Pick the Best Doubles Team!

    Hi Friends, We’ve completed the trials and identified our top 5 male players based on singles performance. Now comes the tricky part — for the upcoming competition, we need to select just 3 players: 2 players for the men’s doubles team 1 player for the mixed doubles team Here’s the...
  6. Losing rant

    Hello Friends, I played TT trials today lost to multiple opponent, some of them were actually good so those did not hurt much. But to the opponent whom everyone was defeating and later I thought I will too but I lost 3-2 and I was unable to pick his top spin. There were some other players...
  7. How does Pro player earn money?

    Hi Friends, How does Pro player earn money and what level of player someone has to be to get to level that they can earn money from playing? Who takes care of all the expenses that player has to incur, and what level that are taken by Sponsors or state, country? Thanks, Coolchap
  8. Need Quick ‘X-Factor’ Skills for Upcoming TT Trials – Suggestions?

    Hello Friends, Got a fun question for you all. In about 4–5 weeks, I’ve got a tournament coming up, but first I need to survive trials ( coming in 1.5 weeks, trials will be in singles) and finish in the top 3. If I make it, I’ll be up against players I’ve never faced before—completely fresh...
  9. Bump on the blade rubber after first time gluing.

    Hi Friends, I glued my new rubber to my blade. I am doing it for the first time. Backhand (Red rubber) looks okay but there is a slight bump on the black rubber. Any reasons that happened ? Will it impact the game or feeling? Please suggest. Thanks, Coolchap
  10. How to tight the core?

    Hi Friends, I have been hearing this statement from lot of pro players that you need to tight the core while playing. They gave many other advises. I am unable to implement them but at least understand them at the first place. When someone says tight the core, like when I used to do squats or...
  11. Do I need to lacquer my blade?

    Hi Friends, After the suggestion from multiple members of this group. I got my FH Razka 7 2.0 and BH XIOM Vega Europe 2.0. My question is do I need to lacquer/seal my blade again after I have removed my older rubbers? I did buy Revolution No. 3 sealer but just wanted to make sure if it does...
  12. Hurricane 3 Neo Degree

    Hello Friends 👋 , What is the angle of https://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/dhs-hurricane-3-neo ? How can I know what was the angle of earlier used hurricane 3 Neo which I bought from mega spin many years ago ? I have never boosted them, is boosting them necessary? Thanks
  13. From Yasaka Sweden Extra to Premade to Viscaria – Am I Ready?

    Hello Friends, Some background: Old Setup: Blade: Yasaka Sweden Extra Backhand: Yasaka Mark V (1.8mm) Forehand: DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (2.15mm) Before COVID, I used to play regularly—around 2–3 hours a day. But since then, I haven’t been consistent. Now that I’m getting back into the game and...
  14. Fang Bo B2X vs Donic Anders Lind blade

    Hello Friends, Does any one experience using these blades Fang Bo B2X vs Donic Anders Lind blade? Can you shed some feedback on these? Thanks, Coolchap
  15. Suggestions for Genuine Budget Carbon Blades (ALC/ZLC Alternatives)?

    Hello my TT friends, I'm currently playing with an all-wood blade, but I'm curious to try out the feel of carbon blades. I've been looking into some affordable options like Yinhe, Stuor, and Lemuria. However, most of these are only available on AliExpress, and it's hard to tell whether they...
  16. Won the final double's match, thanks for the mindset feedback!

    Hello Friends, In the last few weeks I have posted quite a few topics and I got a very positive response and feedback on my questions /form and play. Yesterday I had a Final double's match with a team , whom we never defeated. Thus I asked about the mindset we need to have to tackle them...
  17. What's wrong with my loop?

    Hi Friends, When I try to loop fast it does go to the table but only with 20-30% accuracy and rest outside. When I am spinning and hitting slow it does go 60-70% on the table but its a very weak return and can be hit hard easily. Can you please comment what mistakes I am doing ? Video
  18. Table Tennis Match Footage – Open to All Comments & Analysis

    Hello Friends, As I said earlier once that I will recording my session and posting it soon. I am playing with one of my friend. We are always serving each other from right hand side cross court as we are preparing to serve during our doubles match coming up. My default setup of my blade is in...
  19. Mindset Advice: Playing Someone You've Always Lost To

    Hello Friends, I have a question that’s more about mindset than technique. Let’s say you’ve played against a particular player or doubles team multiple times—and every single time, you’ve ended up losing. Now, you’re set to face them again in an upcoming final match. Given that track record...
  20. To lob or not to lob?

    Hello Everyone, In my games whenever I play I always tend to go back start playing from mid or far distance and even try to lob. People with not much of experience they may find it hard to return but decent players are able to smash it or do a drop shot. There is 2 part questions:- 1. Is it...
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