"Beginner equipment that also suits the new polyball playing strategies"

[Priya]

Hi,
I am new to this forum. I have been following many threads which has helped me so much. Thank you to all reviewers!
But please help me with this..

Looking for starter equipment for my son (7years). He has never played before, but loves the game sooo much!

Can you please advice me on a good setup for a beginner (preferrably a flexible blade), but which also facilitates the playing strategies required for the new polyball game.. (on the bounce strike-counterattack-quick block?)

I am an ex-TT player.. played for 8 years stating at the age of 7. But unfortunately could not continue due to personal reasons. So I have not played in over 12 years, and therefore have no experience with the new polyball.

Would really appreciate your help.
Thanks

 

[Der_Echte]

The title is so funny.

Think about it... a beginner... but able or soon able to use modern strategy.

No need to overthink anything right now.

The middle of the road equipment you knew back then will be perfectly OK for a beginning player to grow with effective coaching to a level above club average easily. At that point one could re-assess and move to equipment more suited to what kid does well, likely a dynamic looping oriented game.

 

[Priya]

Thank you for your advice Der_Echte,
Yes, I know the title sounds rather confusing..

What I had in mind was a Stiga Allround Classic with Chinese rubbers (Hurricane 3). But was worried whether this would be a difficult start for a child (with less muscle power) with the heavier and slower ball. And whether this would lead to wrong application of force and incorrect strokes?

 

[PickleRick]

He will be fine with such a setup. Maybe take a non-tacky rubber for his backhand instead of the Hurricane 3. Rubbers that come to my mind are Xiom Vega Intro or Yasaka Mark V. Every table tennis brand has entry-level rubbers so you'll have plenty of choice.

 

[yogi_bear]

STIGA Future M is also good

 

[thomas.pong]

The Stiga Allround Classic is an excellent choice.
I'd pair that with Xiom Vega Intro rubbers in 2.0mm on both sides.

 

[KMTT]

Is handle size of the blades a consideration? My 6 year old has tried out a pre-made Stiga junior blade - can't remember the name - it had a junior handle and a large head, bigger sweet spot. Rubber had grip and was very much allround. Believe TT11 have some junior equipment as well.

 

[Brs]

Suggest you find a coach for your son and buy whatever equipment the coach suggests.

 

[NextLevel]

I have found that with the kids I know, and one of them is 1400 roughly at the age of 8, it doesn't really matter what you give them as long as they learn proper technique, love the sport, and the blade isn't faster than a Timo Boll ALC.

 

[lasta]

Hi Priya, a lot of advice already. But keep in mind that at 7 your son's wrist is far from developed, try to keep the weight down. Haven't tried the Vega Intro, but Vega Europe is very light. Vega Europe plus Stiga All-round (or an All-round from any other brand) should be fine with a total weight of around 160g.

 

[YV13]

Hi,
I am new to this forum. I have been following many threads which has helped me so much. Thank you to all reviewers!
But please help me with this..

Looking for starter equipment for my son (7years). He has never played before, but loves the game sooo much!

Can you please advice me on a good setup for a beginner (preferrably a flexible blade), but which also facilitates the playing strategies required for the new polyball game.. (on the bounce strike-counterattack-quick block?)

I am an ex-TT player.. played for 8 years stating at the age of 7. But unfortunately could not continue due to personal reasons. So I have not played in over 12 years, and therefore have no experience with the new polyball.

Would really appreciate your help.
Thanks

U should get All round 5 layer wood blade that will last for number of years. I got my daughter Donic Appelgren All play Senso V2 (one of the best blades for control) with ST handle (very comfortable) (you can get it for $40-45) and paired it with inexpensive Chinese rubbers. You can use Palio CJ800 (42-44 degrees) (2 for $ 14 on ebay) or AK47 yellow sponge (for poly ball).

 

[Priya]

Thank you everyone for all the help and sharing your experiences. Really appreciate it.