The China Trials for the 2017 World Championships have commenced. The best players from China are all battling for the 5 spots up for grabs for TEAM CHINA at the upcoming World Championships in Dusseldorf this June. The trials are currently using the new DHS 3* 40+ plastic balls that will be used this year in many of the upcoming World Events. For more details on the China Trials visit here.
Liu Guoliang leading the China Trials - Photo by: Credit in photo
DHS claim the new 2017 Plastic Ball (40+) is probably the worlds roundest ball and has been develop with a different process and the material is bouncer. The ball is currently being used at the China Trials for WTTC this month.
Liu Guoliang expressed, "We have tested the new DHS balls for a while. The difference is quite significant, mainly with less spin and more speed. It is better for game play and rallies. From these matches we see lots of strong top spin counters. Especially on the strong backhand exchange and balance between backhand and forehand. It gives more advantage to fierce attacking style players like Fan Zhendong, Liang Jing Kun and Xu Chenhao. On the other hand players that depends on control and soft touch will suffer.
Now players may feel the change and difference in spin is big. But I believe when giving enough time, especially after World Table Tennis Championships, they will find the feeling of the new ball. After increasing the power, the spin will come back. The playing standard should return to normal. It may cause some shaking in the beginning, but all will go back as normal and the new ball won't change the scene of Table Tennis. "
From 2017 the China National Team have been using the new DHS ABS ball (D40+) which Liu Guoliang said the difference is pretty significant. Liu Guoliang also said he is not totally satisfied with the performance of FZD and XX with some unexpected losses and lacking the winning spirit, even they rank 1st and 2nd. Also the only penholder is showing its age and risk falling out. Let's see how Liu Guoliang can help him transform once again.
Watch Xu Xin vs Fan Zhendong in the highlights below via TTLondon2012:
Fan Zhendong said that his first task is to adapt to the new ball fast.
For all the latest news, results and videos from the China Trials for World Championships 2017 click here. To watch all the latest highlighted matches visit our Video Library.
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Liu Guoliang leading the China Trials - Photo by: Credit in photo
DHS claim the new 2017 Plastic Ball (40+) is probably the worlds roundest ball and has been develop with a different process and the material is bouncer. The ball is currently being used at the China Trials for WTTC this month.
Liu Guoliang expressed, "We have tested the new DHS balls for a while. The difference is quite significant, mainly with less spin and more speed. It is better for game play and rallies. From these matches we see lots of strong top spin counters. Especially on the strong backhand exchange and balance between backhand and forehand. It gives more advantage to fierce attacking style players like Fan Zhendong, Liang Jing Kun and Xu Chenhao. On the other hand players that depends on control and soft touch will suffer.
Now players may feel the change and difference in spin is big. But I believe when giving enough time, especially after World Table Tennis Championships, they will find the feeling of the new ball. After increasing the power, the spin will come back. The playing standard should return to normal. It may cause some shaking in the beginning, but all will go back as normal and the new ball won't change the scene of Table Tennis. "
From 2017 the China National Team have been using the new DHS ABS ball (D40+) which Liu Guoliang said the difference is pretty significant. Liu Guoliang also said he is not totally satisfied with the performance of FZD and XX with some unexpected losses and lacking the winning spirit, even they rank 1st and 2nd. Also the only penholder is showing its age and risk falling out. Let's see how Liu Guoliang can help him transform once again.
Watch Xu Xin vs Fan Zhendong in the highlights below via TTLondon2012:
Fan Zhendong said that his first task is to adapt to the new ball fast.

For all the latest news, results and videos from the China Trials for World Championships 2017 click here. To watch all the latest highlighted matches visit our Video Library.
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