https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzUZzpAeAu4&t=230s
Sorry that I didn't provide any translations but basically Chen Meng acknowledged (in the above interview) that the change to bigger plastic balls in recent years did work in her favour (or her style of play) to a certain extent. I don't quite understand why? Can anyone provide an explanation or any ideas why?
For me, I understand that a larger ball reduces speed and spin and can see this change affecting speedy and defensive players the most. CM has always been quite strong in the spin and power game so in what ways (however subtle) has she gained from expanding the ball?
Sorry that I didn't provide any translations but basically Chen Meng acknowledged (in the above interview) that the change to bigger plastic balls in recent years did work in her favour (or her style of play) to a certain extent. I don't quite understand why? Can anyone provide an explanation or any ideas why?
For me, I understand that a larger ball reduces speed and spin and can see this change affecting speedy and defensive players the most. CM has always been quite strong in the spin and power game so in what ways (however subtle) has she gained from expanding the ball?