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  1. fzd super alc vs viscaria super alc

    Can anybody help by comparing the two, people who have actually played with both of them. The butterfly matrix ( https://butterflyonline.com/Templates/BladeSpecifications.pdf )puts them on the same spot. So i was curious if there is any real difference in feeling, blade handle ... etc.
  2. Roger federer playing mini table tennis

    I have always felt that Roger Federer plays tennis like table tennis , because spin and spin variation is such a big part of what he does on the court. So I was lurking around the internet to see if I could dig out some videos of him playing ... I could find one after Laureus award with Benedict...
  3. How an inverted setup works : explanation by Stefan Feth

    Came across this wonderful but simple explanation on how a regular inverted setup works by the US National team coach Stefan Feth ... thought this might help answer a lot of questions a lot of people have when they come to the forum ... <iframe...
  4. POLL : Is theoretical discussion worth it ?

    Lately, I see an abundance of threads in TTD where posters ask for advice on equipments and technique without any video evidence of their playing level. While I absolutely feel that one is entitled to their privacy and my suggestion to such people is that they are better off consulting with a...
  5. Indian Women's team beat Singapore in Finals to win gold at Commonwealth Games 2018

    This is a great achievement from the young women's team under Constantini who has recently take over the charge of coaching India Women's team. Congratulations .. here is a video of highlights of the final .. if somebody comes across more videos , please feel free to post it here ...
  6. Service : Does the ball have to come down 16cm ?

    One of our fellow players has quite a few dodgy serves. I was trying to explaining him that the ball has to be thrown up 16cm and come down 16 cm which is approx. 6 inches. Interestingly he said I know the rule says the ball has to go up 16 cm but it does not have to come down. And I cannot find...
  7. Indian veteran player Saraswathi Rao

    Hi Guys, Came across this video on facebook of former Indian Women's Champion Saraswathi Rao ... here is the write up and video from the facebook page .. enjoy ! In this video 69-year-old female is none other than Former Indian TT Champion Saraswathi Rao Saraswathi Rao: A former state...
  8. Amazing Animation on Ping pong

    Saw this on facebook , thought of sharing with the group ... <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofessorvanderleipereira%2Fvideos%2F946615918706156%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="420" style="border:none;overflow:hidden"...
  9. How to see the ball early ?

    The title is a little bit of a misnomer , because literally we don't or can't really "see" the ball "early" , granted there are some people who are naturally blessed with above average vision and fighter pilot reflexes but mere mortals like us have a limit on either front. So what we really...
  10. Butterfly Michael Maze ALC vs Hurricane Long V

    Hi All, One of my friends has been playing with Garaydia ALC for sometime . We are trying to figure out if using Michael Maze / Hurricane Long V would help her game , in terms of holding the ball longer on the blade and imparting more spin. Her game is not the standard close to the table game...
  11. Breathing Techniques in Table tennis

    Hi Fellow TTD-ers , I have been intrigued recently about the correct breathing technique while executing table tennis strokes, especially since it helps increasing the stamina and the quality of strokes . Please pitch in with tips and techniques which you might have discovered or been coached...
  12. Politics and Nepotism in Sports : Impact on CNT and table tennis teams and players

    Creating this thread to ensure we stay on topic on the CNT closed training thread .. I honestly think a lot of people want to discuss this have put forward very valueable points and it certainly deserves its own thread ... hope fellow TTD members want to chime in here ..
  13. West Coast/Bay area Goon Squad meetup

    Goon Squad members Assemble ! Der_Echte is planning to be down in the San Jose Bay Area tomorrow . We are planning to a goon squad meetup at Swan Ping Pong tomorrow evening 1/20 around 6 PM Looking forward to see you guys. Here is the home page for the club if anyone needs further details...
  14. Recommendation for an out door table

    Hi Guys,This post is on behalf of my friend . She is a decent table tennis player around USATT ( 1600-1800 ) and wants to buy a table to keep in her patio . Her budget is around 500 dollars and she found the following table on sears website ...
  15. Miu Hirano Post World Interview : Funny and outrageous !

    Somebody shared this on facebook , just goes to show how unprepared the whole thing was .... funny and sad at the same time Enjoy !
  16. Jean Michel Saive is planning to run for ITTF President

    Hi Guys, Just saw this facebook post by Jean Michel Saive .... https://www.facebook.com/JeanMichelSaive.Officiel/posts/1168496256572307 <div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/JeanMichelSaive.Officiel/posts/1168496256572307" data-width="500" data-show-text="true"><blockquote...
  17. New trick shot video doing the rounds : Some old , some new

    <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fda ybongbanvotdoc%2Fvideos%2F336546530013167%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true"...
  18. Guess the rating : the player in black natural shirt towards the camera

    https://www.facebook.com/ChiamarsiFogna/videos/1414708375247241/
  19. How to fit shower curtains like the Chinese National team

    Enjoy !! ...
  20. At what cost ?

    Just thought of sharing this video I saw on facebook ...
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