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I have a couple of different rubbers from Der Materialspezialist/Barna Original (same people behind both brands) that I can recommend. The DMS Elite Long in OX is very nice, very interesting for attacking, I play it with their Power control blade. But I have to make a choice: Either attack fast...

If you are in a club I suggest that you try some more with your clubmates' bats. Tenergy is "nice" if you are in control and play, say, loop-to-loop but what happens when you are under stress? When you are late to the ball and your legs are not "in order"? That's when you might end up having...

Sorry, but there is no such thing as "best" in terms of either rubber or blades. It all depends on so many things, not least on your level and playstyle. My recommendation is to try your friends equipment and evaluate it thoroughly.

Having recently switched to long pips I recognize your thoughts. I also agree with PushSmasher and others: You will end up with the wrong side on you FH/BH from time to time. If you forget which rubber is where it is not much to do but if you do know that you are 'caught' on the wrong side it...

There are many statements on the internet that T05 is spin sensitive. Does anyone know if it is due to pimples, sponge or something else? My actual question is if T05FX would be considered just as spin sensitive? I am currently playing with T05FX and I'm managing it well for my level of play. At...

Say that you don't like the color, not that it is a "girl's blade", that is so stupid. It is 2018, after all. We left the monkey level several years ago, didn't we?

Make sure you never meet him again! That way you can tell your grandchildren that you have positive statistics against David Björkryd... :cool:

Maybe I'm not a beginner but more of a lower level intermediate player but when I started out with TT again as an adult I rapidly moved from Mark V (too bouncy) to Bluefire M2 (wore down too fast). I then went to the main TT shop in my area (TTex) and basically told them that "I'm an adult, I...

I agree with what most people have already said: It is not your material, it is (mostly) your legs. You and I play the same in that way - we do not move enough or in the right way. I have a slightly slower blade, Stiga Energy Wood WRB, but faster rubbers, Tenergy 80 (FH) and T64 (BH). I did...

I have the Waldner Senso ULTRA Carbon. I'm not really sure of the difference between the non-ULTRA and the ULTRA but there is one thing I think might be worth considering: That blade is a little head-heavy. For some people, like myself, that is a good thing. I get more punch and the weight...

Many good thoughts here. One thing that I notice with myself is that I tend to forget to breathe. This gives me the exact same problems as you describe: 1, 2, 3 loops are fine, then things start getting messy as I loose my breathe. I didn't notice it myself until my coach mentioned it. The...

For those of you that don't speak Swedish, here are some quick notes: JO talks about the impact on the game from wind, heat and humiditiy. He describes how he always tried to understand how the air-condition was working in the competition halls so that he could choose the right side if his...

Stockholm for me. Ängby SK, but only as a hobby. I play in the lowest local division and is a part of "gubbgänget" (eng: oldies) :o.

I went from a (fairly) hard Stiga Rosewood V blade to a slower Stiga Energy Wood WRB, keeping my T64 rubbers. The difference for me was huge and I improved some strokes almost immediately. And with only little practice my backhand improved some 100%. So I also believe in the slower BLADE-path...

In general I suspect that there are many adults that reasons just like me: When I played as a youngster I never afforded the coolest/best (what!?)/most exclusive equipment. Now I got the money but not the skills. But..what the heck... :rolleyes:

Interesting point regarding the T05. I have always suffered from my opponents spin and as the T05 seems to be very sensitive to incoming spin, according to what I have read, I haven't dared trying it. And of course, its hefty price doesnt make it something that I just try "for fun". But I'll see...

Thought I should share my recent experience when it comes to slowing down the pace, learning to relax and leaving the EJ-track. At least temporarilly... I have been playing with a Stiga Rosewood V and T64 rubbers for about a year now. I chose the RW after some serious testing at my club and...

Perfect, thanks.

10 was the best, but can anyone explain why Ma Long is twiddling his racket in number 9? He's got backside on both but switches to his red Tenergy (05, I suppose?) at one point. Can anyone explain that? What is on his black side and why would he prefer T05 in that specific situation?

Well, I'm no expert but "Google is your friend". Search for "table tennis service deception" and look for videos. Some useful information to start with in there, I guess.