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  1. Looking for a similar blade to Stiga Azalea offensive

    The Azalea Offensive seems to be sold out at every store I’ve looked at. Can you guys recommend a similar blade? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. Tactics against short pips penholder

    I’m struggling against a middle aged traditional penholder using short pips. His athleticism is decent because he is able to make quite a few step around forehand shots. I’m a typical two wing looper 1700~ rating. Any basic suggestions? Which serves/placement should I avoid? Which should I...
  3. Anyone using a Nobilis with tacky or semi-tacky rubber?

    I acquired a sheet of Dynaryz ZGR very cheap and want to try it (liked it when I briefly tried it out on someone else’s blade). The JOOLA Nobilis is 3 + 2 blade with 1.2mm on hick Hinoki outer plies and ZLC. (Not a conventional tacky rubber looping blade). Do you guys see any issues with...
  4. Zhou Qihao signs with JOOLA

    Zhou Qihao signs with JOOLA. Supposedly he will be using the Vyzaryz Freeze blade with Dynaryz ZGR rubber (I assume backhand). It’s seems unusual that he would use a slower control type blade like the Freeze. What do you guys think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. Footwork when backing up

    I’ve been thought that when stepping forward for a push I should step in with my right foot when moving forward (I’m right handed). But what about backing up? Is there an efficient / ideal stepping method for backing up? Or just do whatever feels natural? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. Backhand grip questions

    Generally my thumb position is upward during my backhand grip (compared to my forehand grip). But… my thumb is usually touching the rubber and I’m usually applying pressure with my thumb during backhand drives. I’ve heard lately that the thumb should never touch the rubber and apply pressure...
  7. Table tennis flooring

    Hi guys. My table tennis club flooded recently and we are looking to replace the flooring. I was wondering what you guys would suggest. Our floor is concrete with some time of rolled rubber flooring on top that doesn’t provide enough cushioning. Any suggestions for rubber flooring with decent...
  8. McDonalds Spam and Oreos burger in China!

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  9. Ovtcharov posts a photo of his blades

    Just saw him post this on his Instagram account. At first glance it looks sort of like a straight Viscaria handle. https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3ELQuAkyc/?igshid=1tm6mijoy8pt1
  10. Your favorite rubber is on sale for half price but...

    Only the pink colored version is available. Do you buy it? [emoji12][emoji848]
  11. Can't update Blade/Rubber info

    For some reason when I choose "Personal Details" for my account and try to update the blade or rubber fields I just get a spinning circle that never finishes. It works if I update other fields like "Location". Also I used to be able to update my equipment info in the past. I've tried this...
  12. Contact Sheets for Tacky Rubber

    I’m trying to understand the significance of using a contact sheet with tacky rubber. Is the purpose of the sheet just to protect from dust during storage in a case? Or does it serve some other purpose beyond that? Will tacky rubber lose its tackiness without a proper contact sheet? Also, I’m...
  13. Putin aide is now president of the European Table Tennis Union

    Igor Levitin was the only candidate in an online election after former president Ronald Kramer opted not to run for a third four-year term. https://apnews.com/article/vladimir-putin-table-tennis-europe-archive-russia-124f20abf8a5661db80faa10ca48141b
  14. Xiom V Ball

    Anyone tried this yet? It’s made in China and I’m wondering if it’s from one of the existing manufacturers that we are already familiar with. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcE5vrnLeZ/?igshid=15rte9dyov4ni http://www.xiom.tt/product/product_detail.php?id=1823&cp=332
  15. Is my fast blade a “crutch”?

    Just before March I briefly switched blades and had the realization that maybe I’m relying too much on my blade for power and that it’s affecting my technique. My typical is setup is the JOOLA Nobilis blade with Rhyzer Pro 50 on forehand. (Dan did a review of the Nobilis with LiLy Zhang). I...
  16. Recommend a forehand rubber

    Currently using JOOLA Rhyzer Pro 50 (max) with JOOLA Nobilis as my blade (Nice Nobilis reviews from Dan and Yogi). Overall I like it. I like the harder sponge rubbers (50 and up) compared to the medium hard (47/48) because of the extra control during touch play and linear behavior. Also...
  17. LF: DHS Hurricane Long 5 (flared handle)

    I'm not picky about the condition that it's in.
  18. USATT Charging a fee to view rating

    What is this nonsense? We will have to pay just to view ratings? https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Table-Tennis/Features/2020/January/27/USATT-Introduces-New-Rating-Access-Subscription
  19. JOOLA Mattnet Off - Cheap Viscaria clone?

    Just noticed that this is a new ALC (PBA-c = ALC???) blade with koto outerplies and a kiri core. Not sure if the second veneer is the same as the Viscaria, but this sounds like it might be a $60 alternative to the Viscaria / Boll ALC. Thoughts? This seems competitive with the Yinhe V 14 Pro...
  20. Dimitri Ovtcharov changes sponsorship to Butterfly

    He will now “officially” use all Butterfly equipment. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6xkoqdBD4b/?igshid=16rc25lxsh2wu
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