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Same here - prefer round handles as a RPB only penholder, and leave a gap between rubber and handle. I think the swedish made cpens (Yasaka, Donic, Stiga) tend to have the square handles that feel wider.

Just to update everyone on the thread, I called Paddle Palace here in the States - they'll be getting these blades slightly after Europe. They've already have an order in and expect to get them early next year.

I have a coach - worth every penny in my mind, even if rates are high ($100/hr). Personally, I've discovered that many things that I thought were tactical (e.g., trouble reading spin on receive) are actually technical. For me, problems with receiving are actually related to recovery, footwork...

To your point, the court order was to return the child immediately (presumably on the basis of the prior Taiwanese joint custody arrangement). If you were Ai's (assuredly top notch) attorneys and the best response you can muster is "don't talk about the situation publicly", then you probably...

ttmonster - not attacking you personally, but that's a Taiwan court order from March. We don't know the entire story here, but even if we take both sides as true, Chiang breaching a general court order for confidentiality from five months ago is way less worse than Fukuhara unlawfully holding...

It's a question that has to be asked. Everyone knows that these social distancing measures can't last forever (especially in NYC where you're lucky to have 500 square feet and a bike). But even if we need to have the discussion, most people I know (in NYC) only get offended when folks...

Not sure if a good idea, but no audience and each player uses their own ball for serve (and does not touch the ball that the other has served).

A huge kudos to Baal for constantly responding with facts, reason and sense. Wish our leadership was more like this. It's been frightening to watch our president (and his enablers) swing between inconsistent / illogical narratives. First, they denied the seriousness of the virus as a media...

Agreed with Carl (and with the prior poster about taking a break too)! I had bad wrist issues and also went down the same path as OP. Tried to find a blade that was lighter. Turns out all of that was a distraction and delayed a long-term solution. Nothing helped other than giving the wrist...

Thanks all for the honest responses and candid advice. I've decided that I should buy the Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC to improve my game in the absence of practice. Just kidding! :D In all seriousness, I understand it's not really possible to maintain a playing level without actually...

Greetings, Does anyone have any suggestions on how to maintain a playing level with infrequent play (other than playing more, which isn't possible)? I used to be around 1900, but unfortunately only have the opportunity to play once or twice a month now for an hour or so each time. It's...

What's fascinating is that Cho only won 58 points to Liang's 67. Cho just won the important ones :)

Looks like it's priced the same as the other Dignics rubbers, at least according to Butterfly China (CNY 668 ~ USD 96). Wouldn't be surprised if it gets yet another boost when it arrives stateside...

Wow, congrats to Kanak Jha! Taking out Xu Haidong is no easy feat. First, Wong Chun Ting, now Xu Haidong...wonder if his game plays well against RPBs...

Was Tom Feng born in the US? I always thought that he was born in China, but moved here as an elementary student to Atlanta. Doesn't really matter in my mind though - I don't see a real distinction. I can understand how folks might look askance on Jennifer and Kai playing (since they had...

As a complete non-sequitur, I'd like to make a shout-out to Gif Jam - an extension for Chrome that freezes Gif animations. Highly recommended for forum threads on controversial topics ;)

I think Yoass was referring to Zeio's post - Zeio is saying the U.S. has committed bad / worse atrocities, with the subtext that Americans shouldn't be pointing fingers. At the least, Zeio is quoting folks suggesting that China has found a better approach with dealing with Islamic extremism...

I don't think the JTTA will be reading this forum :) Seriously though, I agree we shouldn't luridly pore over the details, but Zeio is right - it is a newsworthy event. It's one thing to make a big fuss for a club team, but we're talking about the Japanese national team for the Tokyo...

Wow, Zheng Peifeng had a close match with Paul Drinkhall. 14-12, 12-10, 10-12, 11-7, 1-11, 5-11, 11-7 Paul ended up winning more points (73 to 68), but lost a few nailbiters...

Totally agreed with this suggestion as well! It's easy to think of a push as a totally defensive move, but it's important if you get into a "push battle" to keep your pushes offensive. In other words, don't merely put the ball back with a long push, but try to vary the deception, spin...