Very good advice. For me learning RBP was actually quite easy as I came from shakehand, imo RPB is totally the same as shakehand backhand.
I even read somewhere chinese teach young high level penhold players a shakehand backhand so they can learn RPB quick from there but not sure if that is true.
I had much more trouble learning TPB and backhand push (just had a DM conversation with Victor couple days ago about that
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I play c-pen/RPB when I get bored playing shake hands. I find c-pen/rpb to be as natural as playing shake hands even though I usually play shake hands.
I have a video of me playing c-pen/rpb. It it obvious that I don't play c-pen/rpb most of the time but I still can play a credible job playing c-pen/rpb.
I tend to hit the ball rpb rather than tpb given the choice.
I have been to china a few times. No one there would know I am not a c-pen/rpb player. The goal is still the same. Win points. The disadvantage of c-pen/rpb is that it takes a stronger wrist. That is not a problem for me. My wrists are strong even though I have broke both of them in my life.. The advantage is that there is no weak spots or pockets, A TPB will cover the pocket area. If you like to use your wrist then c-pen/rpb is a good choice. You must also be able roll the paddle between your fingers when switching between FH and BH and back.
I can loop with a tpb as well as a rpb. It just takes some wrist/fore arm motion, When playing close to the table, there is no need for more. All this garbage about using legs and waist is for wimps. It is paddle speed that counts. if you need legs and waist motion to get paddle speed then OK. Unless you play far back from the table all you need is your wrist and fore arm.
I don't see why people make such a big deal between the different ways of holding a paddle. Both seem natural.
Finally, I taught my Chinese practice partner to use RPB.