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  1. Demo of Ma long Ghost spin variation used at critical points

    Update1: A slow motion video of my version of Ma long's all serve variations Hello everyone, Ma long uses heavy backspin serve at critical moments of the game by catching his opponents of guard with those serves. This is an inspired video. However, I have to state that my contact is little...
  2. Looping slow no spin balls

    Hello. So I've gone away from my flat hitting tendency and I think I can quite solidly play with a very high spin/speed ratio now. The sound is more of a pop instead of a crack, and I get what Carl has been talking about with spinning the ball. A lot of people not used to the spin are giving up...
  3. Speed, Spin, Control Ratings. Are they any use?

    I usually buy rubber from Bribar and they tell me that the ratings they publish are based on testing the rubbers (which would seem an awful lot of testing!). However, when I compare the Bribar ratings with those on the table tennis database I find huge inconsistencies. For example, when I look...
  4. How to return long pure side spin Tomahawk serve to the BH as a Lefty

    How to return long pure side spin Tomahawk served to my BH as a Lefty Hi im a Left handed player and I'm having difficulties returning the pure long sidespin Tomahawk serve (from a righty) to my BH. My BH loop is not perfect and I usually step around to take the service but is there a safer way...
  5. Top spin rubber and blade

    Which rubbers/blades is best of topspin players
  6. Did Liu Shiwen misread the spin?

    Saw this topic on another site, does Liu Shiwen misread the spin or does the ball hit her thumb? It's a good serve nevertheless. Watch from 19.46 A few screen shots
  7. Need more spin after the plastic ball!

    Hi guys! Someone tried DHS Tin Arc 5 Mid Hard or Tin Arc 5 Soft? Or some of Tin Arc Series? I use Tenergy 05 on forehand, but I feel that I lost some spin on loops and on services(my strong point!!) after the change of the ball! With poly ball, I've adopted a more close-to-the-table game, so...
  8. advice, best anti spin rubber.

    Hi tt friends, I have small favor to ask you. You guys who are playing with anti spin, what you can recommend as best rubber of this kind. I read that Dr. Neubauer gorrila and Der Materialspaz Nightmare are top in the class. What do you think? Can smbd enlighten me or give me pros and cons...
  9. Help! Looking to Upgrade from Spin Art BH and Roundell FH

    Hi, I am currently in the process of replacing my rubbers ( Spin Art BH, Roundell FH ) and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I play at a high club level in an OFF style. I prefer FH to BH so would like rubbers with high speed and spin on that side as I can better control them...
  10. Not generating much spin on serves?

    Hi everybody, The rubbers i currently use are Xiom Vega Europe. Everytime i serve, i toss the ball high and use my wrist fully to try to create as much spin as possible. However, when serving, my opponents seem to have no trouble at all and are able to hit the ball flat. For example...
  11. Recognizing opponents spin

    Against players with a higher level I make alot of serve returning mistakes. I'm looking forward to your advice to read the spin better.
  12. Anti Spin- Super Anti, Anti Power, etc

    Hello guys! My friend has recently started using Yasakas Anti Power rubber... And he asked if i knew some popular player beside Amelie Solja that is playing with this kind of rubbers. So if u have some youtube video, please post below, i would appreciate it very much! :)
  13. Creating SPIN, is there a best way?

    Hey guys, After playing TT couple of years, I was thinking the mechanics of how spin can be created on the ball and wondering which method creates more spin on the ball. When Driving spin can be created either by: Carrying the ball with a longer motion, along by brushing it. or Fast...
  14. No spin in serves

    I try to use a lot of spin in my serves,however no spin is generated by me when serving. My opponents have noticed this,and have said that even though i do the motions correctly,i only get a little bit of spin. Can anyone suggest a remedy for this? Maybe a few youtube video links will help...
  15. Spin vs anti and pips out

    Could you guys show me or tell me how to spin a ball from a anti and pips out? because when I try to spin it the ball either sink to the net or fly out of the table.... And it just makes me lower my attacking rate in every game that I encounter anti rubbers and pips out.. -__-.. HELP me please
  16. Best blade for Spin

    Im looking for a blade that spins the ball to the max. as spin its 90% my game.Thanks
  17. similar to spin art

    Hello i want to give your advise, Do you know any rubber play similar to butterfly spin art ? thank you
  18. How to read spin?

    What are some tips on helping you read spin?
  19. Looking for the best (new) soft tensor with high spin and still optimal control

    At the moment I have a Stiga Calibra Sound and I'm looking for a spinnier rubber (if possible) for forehand... Soft to Medium-soft sponge. I was thinking of Xiom Vega Europe or Japan, Donic Bluefire JP 03 and Joola X-plode Sensitive. Throw not too high. Any recommendations? Thanx
  20. Speed vs Spin

    Speed helps hitting fast winners off the table but can easily be countered and Spin is very consistent and can win points when unable to counter over the ball. What do you guys think?
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