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  1. How to remove OLD rubber on OLD bat? *See picture* *HELP*

    Hi! Fast background story, my uncle decided he wanted to start playing again. He used to play like 30 years ago. So he has his old bat with his old mark v rubber stored in his basement and wanted me to glue some of my old rubbers to his bat. NOW he have removed his old rubber. Now the problem...
  2. Table Tennis Bat Cases

    Hi since I want to order a new bat today, I wanted to know which bat case you guys prefer and why? I think there are mainly 3 categories so i will make a poll but if you could give me a little bit more information on why I would be thankfull. :D Right now im using one of those racket shaped ones...
  3. Dropping bat when FH against block or topspin

    Does anyone have an opinion on why many players drop their bat against TS? I've watched a lot of training videos where the action is like this.... https://www.facebook.com/butterflyttofficial/videos/280477182619957/ Would it not be more efficient and quicker to have the back swing come back...
  4. Sandpaper bat

    I would like to buy a sandpaper bat, just to play at a recreational level. Can anyone recommend what to buy and where to buy it?
  5. Hard Bat blades & short pips rubber

    I am looking for practical advice on the best blades for a Yasaka A-1.2 (short pips, no sponge)rubber. I play at a good level. Currently, I use the old "Barna" blade. I would like a faster blade without losing control. Would appreciate your advice.
  6. Custom Bat advice

    Hi so ive been playing more seriously for 6 months now and recently started attending training at a local club with intentions to join the league in September later this year. Im currently using a half decent pre made bat however I wonder if its worth now getting a custom bat with my choice of...
  7. Ball Impact Marks on Son's Bat

    I noticed the impact marks on the backhand rubber of my son's bat, they're literally exclusively in the red area, he doesn't serve backhanded so these are all from ordinary shots... is this normal ? Is it to do with his finger position ? Is he doing something wrong ? Or am I just over-analyzing...
  8. TT after 30 years! Need advice for DEF/ALL Bat

    Hello to all, Nice to see such a forum for table tennis, happy to be here. I need your advice about a bat I would like to build for DEF & ALL play. I has playing TT in a team in Greece for 4 years, when I was 12-16 years old but I had to stop it, and now, ~30 years after, I started it again as...
  9. Spare Bat

    I am starting to play more regularly in a league and although I have never broken a bat yet (touch wood), I have seen/heard of a few people, in the past year or so, who have. I saw one player break his bat in the middle of a game last season and had to borrow one from a team mate to finish the...
  10. repair table tennis bat

    when I changed rubbers, I took off the rubber but surface of the bat ( around the edge) came out , although it is not much, I am not sure it is good for using it, if I repair it with wood filler and sand it, would it be ok ?
  11. HELP choosing my new bat!!

    Hi guys, I'm a beginner-Intermediate player. I've played table tennis properly in a club in 2014 and 2015 and I wasn't a bad player but not the best looper or anything. I then stopped and now I've started again about a month ago to play seriously and I will be playing league in September. I need...
  12. Overall Bat/Rubber Upgrade

    Hi I'm currently using a XIOM Vega Pro (2.0mm) on both sides of my Stiga Offensive Classic. So far this combo has worked the best for me so far- but I feel coming down to it, it's still lacking somewhere... The rubber has about just the right amount of spin to fit my playstyle (Heavy loop...
  13. Coconut bat- how do you hold it?

    I was browsing ebay and spotted this strange bat. It looks like you hold it with a clenched fist and it would give a longer reach and presumably a faster smash. Has anyone used this type of bat and does it work...
  14. Been Playing for a Year or Two and Looking to Upgrade My Bat But Need Advice

    I have been using DHS Skyline 3 TG Neo rubbers and the Donic Walder exclusive ar+ blade for just over a year. I am finding that this set-up has good control and spin but lacks speed especially when stepping back from the table. Looking into a new set-up I am interested in DHS hurricane 3 neo...
  15. Bat, racket or paddle - what do you call it?

    I'm referring to a complete bat here, blade + rubbers. I've always wondered where the different terminology comes from. Most people in my region (South Australia) call them bats, but I've come across racket or paddle too, especially on forums. What do you call them in your region?
  16. First Bat Advice please

    Hi All, I have played TT on and off since i was younger but just for fun, recently we have got a table at work and my competitive nature has kicked in :) Currently i am winning all my games but am fully aware im a definite beginner. We are using the awful default bats and im spending plenty of...
  17. Choosing a second bat.

    Hey there. I'm new in this website, so first of all hi everione. Second of all, i would like to ask for advices from you guys. I want to buy my second Custom bat, i've used my previous bat for ~1 year, and i would like to get something which i can develop my style from. Here are my attributes...
  18. Help deciding on parts for a new bat

    Hi I've been playing for about 2 years now so am a low intermediate player and have been using Mark V rubbers and a Stiga Offensive Classic Blade. I figured it was about time I changed to a new bat (mainly because my rubbers are wearing out- and im thinking of changing my blade too). I needed...
  19. ATEMI 1000 or chinese bat cover - test YouTube

    Hey guys! I have prepared the material for the first racket. Very positive reviews in Poland. I added subtitles in several languages. A lot of people started playing professionally in table tennis. I have a request: share this material with friends. Let everyone see what the difference is. Ping...
  20. Palio 2 star expert bat

    Hi there, Looking to replace rubbers on palio 2 star expert bat.Not looking for expensive rubbers, but thought something else might help improve my game. That being spin and attack when the opportunity is there.Any suggestions.... Thanks
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