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I often need to glue long pimple rubbers with no sponge (OX). I like to use a thin glue to get a smoother finish, because if it's not perfectly smooth it's very noticeable on OX rubbers. I've always used Donic formula first, but I've just realised that this is discontinued, and it seems that...

Some manufacturers have stopped making Kiso Hinoki blades, mainly due to materials shortages making it much more expensive and probably no longer viable. Darker discontinued the Speed 90 for this reason, although there still seem to be some available (possible old stock?). So my question is...

What are some of the worst names of rubbers you've seen? To me the Victas rubber have the worst names, like "V > 20 Double Extra" or "Triple Double Extra". These names are hard to remember, and hard to communicate to others that you might recommend them too. That really doesn't help them. Don't...

It's hard to keep up with all the latest rubbers, but I'm really interest in the recent hybrid rubbers that many brand have released in the last couple of years. I think they can be identified by the mildly tacky (sticky) topsheet with a firm sponge, and a significant increase in price compared...

Some of the popular water-based glues (eg DHS No15) have a distinct ammonia smell. I don't know if they use ammonia as some sort of preservative, or perhaps to lower the freezing point of the glue (most glues are ruined if they freeze), but clearly there is a reason for it. The ITTF effectively...

What are some of the best tips you've received (or given) about table tennis equipment? It can be anything, for example rubber/blade/accessories recommendation, gluing tips, cleaning tips, etc. What's your best tip?

I'm referring to a complete bat here, blade + rubbers. I've always wondered where the different terminology comes from. Most people in my region (South Australia) call them bats, but I've come across racket or paddle too, especially on forums. What do you call them in your region?

As some of you would know already, in May 2017 there will be an election for ITTF president, and so far the 2 candidates are Jean-michel Saive and current (un-elected) president Thomas Weikert. If you had a vote (unfortunately individuals don't, only National Associations do), who would you...

For those of you that may not have seen it, the ttEDGE App is very impressive, and well worth checking out! I'm convinced it's actually helping my game, which is pretty imazing for an App. The ttEDGE crew keep adding impressive new modules as well. I've been so impressed with the App, that I...

For those players who's club has changed to plastic balls, which brand ball have you changed to? I believe none of our local clubs have made a decision yet, but I'm most interested to hear what other clubs have chosen. :)