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  1. Jan Ove Waldner Bat Breaker!

    Even the worlds best make mistakes :) Jan Ove Waldner regarded as the best table tennis player of all time snapped his bat in half during a doubles match in the 1993 European Cup. Ever broke a bat like this? :D
  2. Composition of my New Bat

    Hi, I need to know your opinion about bat which consits: Butterfly Viscaria blade DHS Hurricane 3 Neo - FH (2.1) Butterfly Tenergy 80 - BH (2.1) The Idea Is: I like fast aggressive blocking on backhand (i played with Tenergy 80 on both sides and i really liked blocking whit it on BH)...
  3. table tennis bat

    Can I make the bat smaller and lighter by shaving or cutting it ? Would it be damaged ? will the quality be affected ?????
  4. Collectors Item Butterfly Powerspin Vintage Table Tennis Bat

    Here i have for sale a vintage Butterfly Powerspin Table Tennis Blade from circa 1980.This blade is in exceptional condition. It has the anatomic style handle. I bought it new in my teens when i played competitively, and has been stored for may years. It has no dents around the edge. I have just...
  5. Returning to the game - bat advice

    Hi guys, looking for a bit of advice if possible. I haven''t played TT properly in a couple of years but I've been asked to play as part of my new job so i've picked it back up again. I played at the weekend with the bat I had from when I previously played, it's a Joola Eagle Fast blade with...
  6. Who needs a bat. Unbelievable Table Tennis Shot With Hand!

    Who needs a bat. Unbelievable Table Tennis Shot With Hand! Table Tennis player Alpha Hirokazu Tateishi pulls of this never before seen shot using his hand! What do you think? Legal? :D Pretty impressive don't you think :D
  7. Do I need to upgrade my TT bat for the 40mm ball?

    Friends, I am new to this forum. I have been playing TT at an amateur level for sometime now. My main racket is a regular Mark V on both FH and BH on a Butterfly Jonyer Hinoki blade. My style of play is conservative offensive. BH is primarily for chopping, blocking and occasional flat kills. FH...
  8. Feeling of the bat - Donic Burn OFF / Acuda Blue P2

    Hi! I'm a beginner (training for 2 months now) using Donic Burn OFF / Acuda Blue P2 (max on both sides) and had the opportunity to test a bat (just bouncing the ball, not playing really) from another player of the club. It was a Tibhar IV-L Light Contact with MX-S on both sides (don't know the...
  9. light table tennis bat and rubber

    I have stopped to play table tennis for more than 20 yrs, I don,t have much idea about rubber and bat, I started to play again a yr ago, now I am playing quite well again, I am a shakehand offensive style player, can anybody recommend a good light bat and good light rubbers for me ????
  10. Leica special edition M-P in red table tennis bat rubber

    For those of you who like to combine your TT with photography. But be warned that this comes at a price. https://www.dpreview.com/news/6905957779/leica-announces-special-edition-m-p-in-red-table-tennis-bat-rubber/
  11. (Advice) for my first custom bat

    Hello there guys. I'm an advanced recreational player. I've been playing for about 6 months now. I've noticed I tend to be more of an offensive player, so I want to upgrade my equipment (I'm playing with a pre-assembled Butterfly Wakaba 3000) and I need some advice (excuse me if some of the...
  12. Bat balance and COG

    I had an EJ relapse and was trying an old bat. It felt good but a bit head heavy. I applied some old Kinesiology tape to the handle in order to balance the blade to my liking. The thing is, I am not sure what I shoild be looking for technically other than 'it feels good'. Looking at the...
  13. First time getting a custom table tennis bat,what should I get?

    I am currently using DHS ready-assembled A6002 bat and have decided to get a custom blade after using the A6002 blade for one year. My budget is about 150 dollars
  14. Penhold bat recommendation

    I want to playing again and am looking for a premade bat to see if I should switch back to penhold grip. I have some training experience, so I am not a total beginner. I found DHS A4006 on amazon for £15.99, would that be suitable for me, if not, what else should I look at? Thanks
  15. Need Setup Bat Under 185 gr

    My setup now = JM ZLC + Rhyzm-P Black + Barracuda Red = 194 gr. My JM ZLC = 92 gr. Does bat settings that are similar to the character of my current settings? But with a weight under 185 gr. Thank you for the advice. I would be more pleased if the purse less than my current setup.
  16. MA Long Rubbers/Bat

    I'm sure that this question is asked a lot but I did search and found nothing. Would anyone be able to inform me what Rubbers/Bat that MA Long has used at the Rio Olympics? I'm pretty certain the bottom of the handle had his face on it; any ideas? Thanks in advance!
  17. Recommending a bat to a beginner.

    My friend is looking to get into table tennis and wants to play a spin oriented game with penhold grip. He wants a controllable bat that has a lot of spin. Please recommend me blade + rubber combos. He will be using RBP for his backhand.
  18. Advice for purchasing rubber and bat

    Hi guyz, i'm new to this forum and i need advice/suggestion from professionals for building my custom racket. First i'll explain my style of play. Playing style: I have been playing tt for 1.5yrs ( with pips in pre-made rackets ) and i'm aggressive on my forehand + backhand. I can block well on...
  19. Complete bat protection

    This is very expensive and totally unnecessary but still cool in a way as it is the right size for a bat case. http://www.waterproof-cases.co.uk/product/peli-1075-hardback-case/ Peli-case are used renowned for their toughness and are the default people that the military specify for cases.
  20. Advice for my first 'real' bat

    Have been playing for 6 months and wanted to replace my cheap £7 premade bat. I'm a shakehand all round (mainly attacker) and was wondering what type of blade/rubbers to buy. My backhand is fast but forehand is slower/still needs work. Don't chop or counter much (want to learn to counter better...
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