I posted this question in another thread but I am thinking maybe I posted in the wrong one, I do not want to hijack another thread, so I am starting a new thread to keep answers relevant. Here we go again.
I recently discovered this forum and this is my first post here. I have a questionChen Chen. Upsidedowncarl and other experts input is greatly appreciated too. Could you guys give recommendations about choosing a custom bat for my 8 yroldson. I have been teaching him TT for 1 yr now, and he plays with an entry level Stiga premade bat. To give you all an idea of his level - he is comfortable with all basic shots, can loop 70-80% balls on deep push and 50-60% balls with medium underspin. With my research so far I am leaning towards a soft flexible all wood blade with a hard chinese rubber ( thinking of stiga classic, not able to find right rubber, too many options). I dont want to spend a ton - not sure how long he will be interested in playing etc. Right now he is very interested and we practice 30-60 min 3-4 times a week mainly because of my schedule.
I recently discovered this forum and this is my first post here. I have a questionChen Chen. Upsidedowncarl and other experts input is greatly appreciated too. Could you guys give recommendations about choosing a custom bat for my 8 yroldson. I have been teaching him TT for 1 yr now, and he plays with an entry level Stiga premade bat. To give you all an idea of his level - he is comfortable with all basic shots, can loop 70-80% balls on deep push and 50-60% balls with medium underspin. With my research so far I am leaning towards a soft flexible all wood blade with a hard chinese rubber ( thinking of stiga classic, not able to find right rubber, too many options). I dont want to spend a ton - not sure how long he will be interested in playing etc. Right now he is very interested and we practice 30-60 min 3-4 times a week mainly because of my schedule.