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  1. Understanding the mechanics

    Hi all, I'm looking to maybe get a new blade in the sales and wanted to know what various characteristics on a blade actually mean. Speed and control I get, but how does stiffness and hardness affect a blade. What sort of player does a flexible blade benefit. What sort of player would look for...
  2. Understanding the terminology.

    I've been reading bits and pieces on various TT sites over the last couple of years and often find myself not being totally sure I understand some of the terminology. Some are obvious and I think I get most of the meanings but then I read a review on something and I'm not too sure. So could...
  3. Rubber properties understanding

    Hello experts, I want to know the meaning of following terms regarding rubber properties. 1. Tackiness - I know it means stickiness but exactly in which strokes does tackiness helps? more tackiness means more what (speed/spin/ powerful backspin)?? 2. Throw angle - I know it means the arc that...
  4. Understanding the Par Gerell Reverse Side Spin Serve Deception (Video)

    Hi everyone, the recent competition on the Stiga Carbonado Blade provided me an opportunity to observe and Study how Par Gerell does his serve. In this video, I have tried to explain one way of how reverse side-topspin and backspin serves work with similar motion I believe Par has many ways to...
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