Jiang Jiliang doing demo..

Yes, it is short pimple rubber. He puts the weigth on the left leg very nice when smashing. I like that he seems to have so much fun.

Anyone Know What blade he use?

Thank you for sharing. Please share if you have more.

Okey, thanks. Any comments about it? Have you tried it?

Originally Posted by Lula

Okey, thanks. Any comments about it? Have you tried it?

Not like you to derail a technique post into EJ discussion haha.

But yes, tried it when I thought about switching to shakehand. OK blade, nice and crisp, good feel, but not as stiff/reinforced as I like.

Good for inverted players. But for short pips, I don't think it offers much over the Clipper, Samsonov, Timber 7's...all of which are cheaper (and stiffer).

Haha yeah but still. It is jiang jialiang. So cool to see that he still plays some and very interested to know what he use. Okey! Is he working for victas?

Originally Posted by lasta

Not like you to derail a technique post into EJ discussion haha.

But yes, tried it when I thought about switching to shakehand. OK blade, nice and crisp, good feel, but not as stiff/reinforced as I like.

Good for inverted players. But for short pips, I don't think it offers much over the Clipper, Samsonov, Timber 7's...all of which are cheaper (and stiffer).

Originally Posted by Lula

Haha yeah but still. It is jiang jialiang. So cool to see that he still plays some and very interested to know what he use. Okey! Is he working for victas?

Not sure if it was just for the Victas video...

Chinese forums say he used to use a Shunfeng blade when he was competing. Similar to old basswood DHS 08 blades but 6 plies.

I have tried a national grade dhs 08 that is similar to what he is using. It is one of the best but very heavy classic blades.

What rubber did he use?

Originally Posted by Lula

What rubber did he use?

652 with very thin sponge, 1.3/1.5mm...don't ask me to find the source 😂.

So thin? How come?

Originally Posted by Lula

So thin? How come?

Hi Lula,

I can't begin to think the way he does. But as a former world champion, I'm sure he had his reasons.

38mm celluloid, softer ball, don't need too much sponge to spin I guess.

The thinnest pips I've tried is 1.8mm. Feels crisper, more direct. When smashing, they all bottom out the same, so top end speed is no different from max.