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  1. Thread about Japanese Players

    Haruna Ojio is set to play for the Greek champions, Panathinaikos, in the new season. If this is indeed the case, she will be a team-mate of, Katharina Toliou, Ioanna Gerasimatou and Nikoleta Stefanova.
  2. Non-tacky maximum spin but minimum speed rubber

    A Hype XT Pro 40.0 isn’t particularly fast. It is fairly soft (though not as soft as a Rakza 7, a Hexer Grip SFX, on the other hand, is a fraction harder than the Hype XT Pro 40), but the Gewo does offer plenty of grip and control.
  3. Non-tacky maximum spin but minimum speed rubber

    I’d take a look at Gewo – specifically the Hype XT (Pro) or perhaps even the KR-Pro series. I’ve played with a Hype XT Pro 40.0 for years and have been very happy with it, but for you I’d consider a 50.0 or the KR-Pro 47.5°.
  4. SDC Handmade Blades

    Andro used to have a blade that she would heat up first. It was an Andro Temper Tech All+ and weighed just 76gr. It was one of the best all-wood blades I’ve ever owned.
  5. 3 New Andro Rubbers

    I don’t think that should be a problem.
  6. 3 New Andro Rubbers

    Take a look over here... ;)
  7. United States Smash 2026, Los Angeles, 6/26-7/5

    This time, he came from another planet!
  8. F ESP 1-0 ARG After Extra Time, FIFA World Cup 2026

    It’s laughable that a red card shown to the US team has been ‘overlooked’ just before the match against Belgium! Errr, Mr Trump and Mr Infantino, could you please keep your private dealings in the bedroom in future, rather than on the world stage?
  9. United States Smash 2026, Los Angeles, 6/26-7/5

    I believe he can hold his own against anyone in the top 15 and would say he’s consistently ranked between 10th and 15th. Provided he secures some key tournament victories (perhaps as early as today) in the future, I therefore see him as a potential top-5 player. Nor should we forget that he only...
  10. United States Smash 2026, Los Angeles, 6/26-7/5

    Judging by what I’ve seen of him recently (and this week), I can definitely see him becoming a top-five player.
  11. United States Smash 2026, Los Angeles, 6/26-7/5

    Mmmm, I don’t see Tomo beating Vlad any time soon, for the very simple reason that it’s even harder for Tomo to play against fast left-handers who also happen to be masters at hitting parallel shots. And that’s precisely the sort of thing Tomo doesn’t like, especially not on his forehand...
  12. United States Smash 2026, Los Angeles, 6/26-7/5

    It goes without saying that Sidorenko is a far more complete player than many others from, let’s say, the world’s top 15.
  13. United States Smash 2026, Los Angeles, 6/26-7/5

    It was written in the stars that it wasn’t going to work out against Sidorenko.
  14. United States Smash 2026, Los Angeles, 6/26-7/5

    Goda can certainly hold his own against Sun, though. But almost all left-handers always have an advantage in one way or another.;)🤫
  15. why wait to dry the glue?

    So which press did you end up buying?
  16. Mapo TTC Lee Jae Chul in round 16 of O70 Division Gangneung World Vets Champs

    Fortunately, I’m not (yet) in that age group.:D
  17. To be a BH looper, or to be a BH controller, that is the question.

    What’s wrong with a controlling backhand? Can you produce a loop or even a decent, hard and fast topspin shot? Perhaps it’s better to play it parallel rather than diagonally? The above determines whether you can impose your game on your opponent or not, but also means you’ll need to adapt your...
  18. France (French) National TT Championships 2026 June 12 - June 14...

    TV France3 at 18:00 LTm
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