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I've unearthed a good collection of amateur Japanese choppers, quite by accident. And it has been a very awesome learning experience! My question is, does anyone know of Japanese or Chinese amateur ox long pip blockers, or pushblockers? Maybe German players, or any country at all, actually...

I'm trying to vamp up my forehand power, but still have to use OX LP on the backhand... that being the case, does anyone know of decently skilled players (say, 2200 USATT+) who us OX LP for blocking and play aggressive FH attacks? Any in the USATT system with matches on youtube? Or any players...

After seeing Lily Zhang review this rubber, I guess it's called die-nuh-rise... all this time, I thought they were capitalizing on the popularity of Game of Thrones for Di-nare-ez!! I got this rubber in black 2.0mm sponge. With the light protective 'paper' still attached, it weighed 76 grams...

Are there any new up and coming or perhaps already established players using OX LP on the backhand and playing an attacking game on the forehand? Not necessarily at a 'top end' level either. Anything over USATT 2000 up to pro level? I'm looking to find some that are more attacking oriented, and...

Ever since a wrist injury severely limited my available playing styles, I have been tinkering around with equipment and grips looking for a viable approach... now, introducing the FANG grip! I wasn't sure if this style had really been used before (I'm sure some people have tried it over the...

Who are the current players using short pips on the forehand? And what rubbers are they using, if known? I know of the highest ranked male player using them Mattias Karlson - razka PO pips And also the female player Wan Yaun, but not sure which pip she is using. The players needn't be top...

I just got a sheet of this rubber to try out, but was a bit surprised after gluing it on. Previous reviews mention its tackiness and ability to lift balls off the table with it. So imagine my surprise when it scarcely seems more tacky than tenergy! My sheet has a very, very small amount of...

Best Long Pip Blocking players? Anyone have a good list, or at least a few names, of some of the best long pip blocking players? Either amateur or professional, though most likely amateur at this point! Players who use their LP's to block the majority of points and shots. Not really those...

After bumbling around trying out the defensive styles for awhile, mainly aiming to chop... I have come to the conclusion that rarely anybody in the 1,200-1,900 USA rating range wants to loop the ball! And that winning by attacking seems much easier and quicker. So for anyone else out there...

Another thread inquiring about blades, the horrors! I've been reading a number of the older 'defensive blade' threads, but many date back to 2012 or before. And I see a lot of new blades have been released since then. Are there any good suggestions that people are finding success with in the...

There are a good many pro chopper matches out there... but at the lower level, their style of play is pretty much non-existent! Nobody bothers to loop chops that much, and so for game strategy, I'm trying to find some players to emulate that are a bit more realistic. Say in the 1500-2300ish...

I've been using tenergy 64fx on the forehand, and it had been working nicely... until I moved up the ranks a bit to more skilled players! The spin sensitivity has been getting to me as of late -- and true, I could hold out and try to learn how to adapt and utilize the extra spin. However, I...

It's hard to judge distances on those 3/4 overhead views most matches are filmed from... does anyone have a good selection of videos from the side view that show how far back the pro players stand? Both male and female?

Back to experimenting with the pips here... currently, I am looking for a pip that is very good at attacking pushes/chops, using the relative "flat" stroke. I have been using anti/LP and really liked that aspect of them, as I don't have much of a loop. However, I'm thinking of going to a MP or...

I'm looking for blades that almost no 'feel' or vibration to them. The kind of blade that when the ball hits correctly, you barely even notice the contact! So far, the closest I've come to this is the garaydia T5000 from butterfly. Along with the Xiom Axelo. The sweet spot feels like hitting...

I've been doing some tinkering with medium pips, but am a little confused as to how they 'should' be played! My game style is a close to the table blocker/looper on the backhand side and a blocker/hitter on the forehand. Would they be a good fit? They don't really have enough spin reversal to...

Is there a normal preference for either using OX or sponged LP for close to the table blocks? Advantages/disadvantages of each one? I've seen conflicting accounts on the topic. Some say OX gives more control, and others say the sponge helps slow the ball down for even more control... I'm looking...

Is an oversized blade a "must-have" for defenders? Or do any defenders use a normal or slightly oversized blade? And on that note, are there any moderately oversized blades that are good for defense? Possibly around the low 160s x mid to high 150s?

I've been trying to cultivate a more blocking centered style, and have a few questions on the types of rubbers to use. The blockers I enjoy watching are Oh Sang Eun, Kenta M, He Zhi Wen, and Zhang Yining to give you an idea of how I'd like to play. Although I also enjoy a number of the lower...