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I second the idea to go for softer rubbers. Softer rubbers will allow for more exploration through feeling the ball/contact more. Whereas hard rubbers really punish sub-optimal form and makes the ball feel dead sometimes without knowing why. I also suggest a modern soft rubber rather than the...

What are we considering "best"? Are we saying just the FH of the highest rated player or textbook form? Because looking at the votes, Timo's FH is not very fundamental. I think Simon Gauzy's is way more technically sound - quick arm snap, efficient movement, ends right by his temple. Timo's by...

I think Tomo takes the ball early and attacks at the first chance he gets. What sets him apart to me is the angles he uses and the consistency that he hits both corners of the table with loop drives. In fact, he rarely uses anything but loop drives or short game. I don't tend to see him using...

I feel like even though you're a defensive player, you should have your attacking shots for times just like this. Joo Se-Hyuk has a great FH and I know another player who has a mean long-pip slapping BH. You can win the point early if possible, and chop against more skilled opponents who do loop.

These are great questions. We should make sure people answer these questions for equipment advice.

The KJH is a really good blade, I hope it can continue to be produced somehow. I wonder if the license for the blade composition will have to be purchased from Tibhar, since it was made under their brand. Der_Echte, please let me know if you get more from your next order.

I think Can Akkuzu won, 11-4.

I have a friend who uses the Appelgren All-play. Very solid blade to start off.

One correction - when Ma Long was 10, it would have been 1998 not 1988. He's good, but not THAT good.

I would agree that Ma Long is the last of the old guard re: WLQ, ML, WH. His career lasted longer in part because he was just so young when he joined the CNT. Therefore, his style will echo the previous generation's philosophy of FH > all. ML did broaden his game since then, but I'd say that...

He doesn't challenge the Chinese, no. But his playstyle is fun to watch regardless. I'd say Top 20 is quite good and there's a lot for players to learn. On that note, what would you say then he needs to make up to challenge the Chinese? In my opinion, that would be committing more to his FH...

He's been one of my favorite players for a while, and I was wondering what other people thought about his playing style. I consider him a very controlled attacker, with a well-rounded skillset. I generally find him playing the high-probability shot rather than going for crazy angles or...

This is a great thought. Perhaps young Harimoto still needs to learn how to adjust against the top tier pros. Against Mizutani, Harimoto was playing out of his mind and perhaps has come back down to earth.

Simon Gauzy is a fantastic player that I really enjoy watching. Very balanced and rounded game. Great touch and placement. The rest are more typical choices below. Mizutani Jun, Fan Zhendong, JO Waldner, Ryu Seung Min, Ma Long.

I definitely thing Ma Lin is the right man for the job over Wang Hao. I further hope Wang Hao doesn't mess up XX and FZD. I think his temperament strikes me as a person that is easily frustrated with poor communication skills. Those aren't really the attributes I look for in a coach.

If he is done, its been a great career and we were blessed to witness it. His sportsmanship and demeanor is something to I hope younger generations aspire towards.

The rubbers do fluctuate. This is probably two sheets on either extreme and unfortunately, you received one of each (one heavy, one light).