Timo Boll's Equipment 2015

Giangt · May 4, 2015

Hi TTD fellowers.
just before the start of the WTTC 2015 Timo Boll posted this picture of his racket on FB.

His setup is 190.47 grams and with Tenergy 05 on both sides.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/timoboll/p...0.1430759678./995532183813879/?type=3&theater

Olio · May 5, 2015

So he uses free chack, no surprise. But what's the transluscent blue bottle to the right?

TTHopeful · May 5, 2015

I would have thought Timo Boll would have his rubbers already boosted and glued for him. Maybe he does it himself...

Amayzde · May 5, 2015

Yeah he always does it himself He has posted a few pictures like this already.

Anders · May 5, 2015

Every pro glues and boosts their rubbers personally.. Yes, they do get "better" rubbers from their sponsor, but they still add booster and glue the rubbers on for themselves, it's about having that control and to know in your mind that if anything goes wrong "it's only my own fault".. Purely psychological, but highly necessary.

crbn · May 5, 2015

Pro players can still boost their rubbers? Isn't there a some kind of machine for detecting the booster?

mahomedy13 · May 5, 2015

crbn said:
Pro players can still boost their rubbers? Isn't there a some kind of machine for detecting the booster?

Do you seriously think ever1 follows the rules?

tt-cro · May 5, 2015

HAHAH he forgot to hide this transparent bottle

crbn · May 5, 2015

mahomedy13 said:
Do you seriously think ever1 follows the rules?

But the top players have their rackets checked in tournaments, don't they?

tbh I boost my rubbers too, but I'm not a pro.

mahomedy13 · May 5, 2015

crbn said:
But the top players have their rackets checked in tournaments, don't they?

tbh I boost my rubbers too, but I'm not a pro.

not always. and im sure they exactly how much to boost in order to be safe

vanir · May 5, 2015

mahomedy13 said:
not always. and im sure they exactly how much to boost in order to be safe

Without considering the thickness, any amount of boosting that doesn't break the rubber is safe. So all they need to do is make sure the thickness is right. That is all. There is no test to detect boosting in racket control.

There is no rule on boosting except the rule that says you can't chemically or physically alter the rubber. Which is really vague. It would technical include glue the rubber, since that is by definition altering the rubber chemically or physically. But then ITTF loves these vague rules, since they interpret however they want. Consistency be damned.

See the new rule as an example:
http://www.tabletennisdaily.co.uk/f...ew-Rule-Opportunity-to-coach-between-points!/

On 177 page:
http://www.ittf.com/World_Events/wttc_2015/AGM_BoD/2015ITTF_AGM-BoD_EN.pdf

They basically left out all the detail and enforcement of the rule.

Anders · May 5, 2015

I recently played in the Norwegian top 8 (8 best players this season, all 8 plays against all) tournament, and all rackets were tested (with real machines and all that) before rounds of 1, 3, 5 and 7. No players were caught, but 90% of the players use boosters. It's all about the thickness, so if you know how to boost without not getting the rubbers too thick (and that's not quite difficult tbh) then you could boost as much as you'd like to. It's the same thing internationally.

Tony's Table Tennis · May 5, 2015

Machine is VOC machine
Boosters comes with VOC free
So machine won't find any problem

Only issue is 4mm height issue,

Tony's Table Tennis · May 5, 2015

And FYI - normal world competition, round of 32 or sometimes round of 16 - all players bats will be tested (some times before, some times after the match)

Anders · May 5, 2015

Tony's Table Tennis said:
Machine is VOC machine
Boosters comes with VOC free
So machine won't find any problem

Only issue is 4mm height issue,

Sorry, bad use of word.. Haha
I ment precisely measured with real tools, not only the plastic thing to measure net height, but real tools, not machines

Tony's Table Tennis · May 5, 2015

Anders said:
Sorry, bad use of word.. Haha
I ment precisely measured with real tools, not only the plastic thing to measure net height, but real tools, not machines

Well, I am talking about VOC testing machine

Anders · May 6, 2015

But those are for no use, since most boosters are VOC free..

Tony's Table Tennis · May 6, 2015

Anders said:
But those are for no use, since most boosters are VOC free..

So you are repeating what I said, what you trying to do? confirming what I said or?

btw, my original message wasn't even for you and I sure have no idea why you are trying to "debate" with me

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