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  1. Using a Blade designed for table tennis - Why isn't everyone making the switch!?

    OK, so my background is in physics, I analyse a lot. For some time I felt frustrated that table tennis rackets don't allow the use of the wrist to accelerate the ball FORWARD effectively. This is really obvious because when you watch the professionals play, they tend to contort their wrist in...
  2. Returning heavy topspin serves - short and long kick serve

    Hi Guys, I am a double sided looper and play an aggressive spin game with inverted rubbers. However, I really struggle returning very heavy topspin balls to my backhand, both short and long. I try to brush over the top, but I find that many balls go long despite my best efforts, or they are...
  3. Rubber with Soft Grippy topsheet

    I have played with rasanter R 50 and Fastarc G-1 on my forehand, but am looking for a rubber with a soft grippy topsheets that allows me to have more dwell time and spin for slower softer hits. I like hard rubbers for the control on short balls and power when counterhitting, but want something...
  4. Weak Forehand & Weak Flick Technique - Rubber change - harder, softer what?

    Hi Guys - I need some help. Due to injury, I struggle to use proper forehand technique and can't rotate properly. I still counter hit very fast and attack fast on my backhand, but when I have to generate power on my forehand from scratch, it's a real struggle. Often instead I will do a slow...
  5. Going from wood to carbon - Rasanter R47 replacement (tacky?)

    Hi Guys, This is my first post. 😁 I play with a 7 ply wood blade (tibhar force pro) with hurricane neo on my FH and Rasanter R47 on my backhand. Am about to transition to a Viscaria copy (Yinhe V 14 Pro) and am looking for a new BH rubber. Has anyone replaced their R47 with a Rakza rubber...
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