Chinese provincial teams

Medax · Dec 22, 2017

Hi All,

I recently looked at Yinhe Saturn Pro rubber and on it is a label saying "provincial team" and the same was on Jupiter rubber (10 & 13, cannot recall which was which).

Firstly, what level is provincial?
Then , is there a list where I could see what province 10 & 13 are?
Lastly, is there a way to find out who from these provinces uses these rubbers as I am curious whether anyone famous uses the Yinhe stock.

Thanks.

Suga D · Dec 22, 2017

At the Chinese National Games 2017 the players were playing for their provinces.

Maybe this thread here can bring a little more clarity.

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/showthread.php?15801-Chinese-National-Games-2017

For the question about usage of Yinhe equipment I'm afraid i can't help, but you could also post your question to this thread here:
https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/showthread.php?16290-Chinese-Pro-Equipment-Rubbers-and-Blades

Medax · Dec 22, 2017

Thanks Suga D. A wealth of knowledge as usual

Wow, I guess a lot of those players (especially CNT) aren't going to be using Yinhe as they are sponsored by much bigger suppliers such as bty, DHS etc?

I guess I will just try the rubbers anyway and ask in another thread people's thoughts on the two rubbers

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 23, 2017

if you are talking about the sticker with a triangle on the top and long block on the bottom, then that is basically just a sticker that Yinhe advertises what provincial teams they sponsor

Ilia Minkin · Dec 24, 2017

Hey Tony, is it the sticker you were talking about (team sponsorship)?

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 24, 2017

Ilia Minkin said:
Hey Tony, is it the sticker you were talking about (team sponsorship)?

yes, i think that is what op is talking about

Medax · Dec 24, 2017

Hey guys, that is the same sticker as attached to the Jupiter, so I wondered if the sticker beared any relation a player from that province? I guess not?

Ilia Minkin · Dec 24, 2017

And if Yinhe sponsors a team, it probably does not mean they use Yinhe's equipment. Probably only that they have to wear uniforms with Yinhe's attributes.

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 24, 2017

That sticker should be on every single rubber made by Yinhe

also, Yinhe has the Qiu Yike blade which I have one as a gift
Qiu Yike himself never used it, this is same as ZJK never using a BTY ZJK blade etc

There are some players that use Yinhe, both Chinese and overseas - this you can get the info off Yinhe's catalogue

Ilia Minkin · Dec 24, 2017

Tony's Table Tennis said:
That sticker should be on every single rubber made by Yinhe

All with the same typo "Factory Tunned"?

Maybe they meant some extra strong booster by tunning.

Baal · Dec 25, 2017

I have known several former provincial team members who came directly to my city to coach. At the time they first arrive in the US, none used any Yinhe product. They all used Btfly or Stiga blades and DHS and Btfly rubbers of various sorts. A couple of others went from China to other places before coming here. Same thing on equipment. Even coaches I met in Cina used Btfly and DHS.

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 25, 2017

Baal said:
I have known several former provincial team members who came directly to my city to coach. At the time they first arrive in the US, none used any Yinhe product. They all used Btfly or Stiga blades and DHS and Btfly rubbers of various sorts. A couple of others went from China to other places before coming here. Same thing on equipment. Even coaches I met in Cina used Btfly and DHS.

Yes, the top level only use the more established brands
but to be fair, Yinhe really only went into mass marketing/sponsorship the pass 2 to 3 years
They started with Qiu Yike, and from there they been involved with over half the provincial teams and involved in tournaments either by tables, balls etc

There are few (hand full few) pros using they equipment. I guess from chinese brands, they are in the top 2 or top 3 now

Baal · Dec 26, 2017

It would be good for the sport if Yinhe could make a leap to having their stuff used by more pros.

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 26, 2017

Ilia Minkin said:
All with the same typo "Factory Tunned"? Maybe they meant some extra strong booster by tunning.

hahaha
One thing I did find fascinating from Yinhe is all the sponge colours they have
yellow, blue (DHS blue), orange etc
all with the same "special layer" of you know what

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 26, 2017

Baal said:
It would be good for the sport if Yinhe could make a leap to having their stuff used by more pros.

I think all brands would love that.
So many brands doesn't have enough coverage in the world top 100
And even brands in there are struggling to get it players to use they rubbers.

For example, I tried the Stiga Mantra, I feel it is a good alternative to the T05 on backhand for the CNT players
Wish some of those Stiga CNT players can just use it and see how it goes

I know a CNT B team (junior) player that is sponsored by Yinhe
I saw his setup, classic Vis+H3neoBS+T64
The only Yinhe on him is when he wears the clothing for Yinhe photo shoot

Ilia Minkin · Dec 26, 2017

Off topic: have you tried Mantra H?

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 26, 2017

Ilia Minkin said:
Off topic: have you tried Mantra H?

Not yet
Its on one of my samples, but I gave it to another coach to test first

I'm using Mantra M on my backhand now, on an intensity nct cpen and I'm loving it (only 1 session so far)
I would believe Mantra H's hardness would be perfect for forehand - in line with the other medium hard sponge rubbers that are suitable for FH

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