Need Recommendation and suggestion for someone new to sport!

[Scarfed Garchomp]

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just curios here... are there 5ply blade limba or koto top but atleast 6.5mm -6.7/8mm thick?
the stratus powerwood from where I'm from is 5ply 6.2mm as of seller.

Nexy Spear and Xiom Aria are both ~6.5mm limba top 5 ply wood.

 

[UpHill_Battle]

I got a sanwei fextra 7, but the coach told me better have a clipper any version. So yup, I bought a clipper wood non wrb - but had no budget for rubbers so a couple of players gave me their spare rubbers.

Battle 2 and Jupiter 3 asia are both 40deg rubbers - which I feel is too hard on bh. Will replace bh for mercury 2 or moon instead in a month or so.

Appreciate all your help.

 

[Migzkulit]

Oh my goodness...
fextra and clipper have the same composition but the clipper definitely costed you 3k. A fextra would be 1-2k.

 

[impluse101]

I got a sanwei fextra 7, but the coach told me better have a clipper any version. So yup, I bought a clipper wood non wrb - but had no budget for rubbers so a couple of players gave me their spare rubbers.

Battle 2 and Jupiter 3 asia are both 40deg rubbers - which I feel is too hard on bh. Will replace bh for mercury 2 or moon instead in a month or so.

Appreciate all your help.

I'm pretty sure the coach told you Clipper is better but did not tell you to buy clipper - knowing you have a fextra 7.
Also those rubbers would be too hard for you

 

[UpHill_Battle]

I am able to familiarize myself with clipperand ribbers. But my BH shot/return still inconsistent. On a faster pace, bh chopblock is easier tho push and punch inconsistent

 

[UpHill_Battle]

Hi, quick background on my inquiry here.

I have played table tennis way back when, 11-12yrs ago, but it was more of after hours past time. Tho I was intrigued to play since..I had no time, no players or club to turn to. ~ needless to say I am a beginner but I understand the spin, serve, receive. My forehand is more of placement return and spin oriented, few smashes. My BH is more of chop push/block. Footwork well that needs some work.

Can a person at the older age can still learn table tennis?? and be competitive at least class C+/-. And suggestion for blade for 5ply and 7ply??
I did an impulse buy of Yinhe EC 14 with BluefireM1 FH/BH >> pretty sure I'm wrong here. Hence needing the communities recommendation.

FYI.
I still have jupiter 3 asia 40deg, battle 2 prov os 40deg and tornado V5 (bought online)

Thanks in advance!

Update... and would need recommendation.

I recently lost the urge for the game, as I see little and slow progress in mine. not to mention humiliating (for me) to lose on match-plays. I was able to sell all my rubbers and my blade (cheaper price) ~ as I am leaning towards restarting.

As of current, I can do forehand/backhand rally drill but with control but lesser on BH as to placing. I have a bad habit of planting my feet. Against a player I can only read serve but not so well as people I played with are good in masking those last second variation. Hence, mostly just watch and not play due to embarrassment.

I really do want to play the game, but I will be playing from scratch now - although not fully a beginner. As a middle-age guy who has the basic but has some bad habits - with no coaching. ~ Yes I do need coaching, this I know. Where could I start equipment wise? as a restart/refresh.

I have a few blade in my head (cheap ones like [5ply/7ply] dhs, yinhe, tibhar, xiom), and thinking of pairing with chinese rubber as it is more available and cheaper option.

 

[jk1980]

buy a cheap and proper 5ply wood like a yasaka sweden extra and spend the money saved on proper rubbers. Why do you f' around with stupid other peoples chinese rubbers who are the worst you could give to somebody without coaching.

if you even fail to push consistently with these chinese rubbers, better get some tensor in between 1.7 and 2.0 mm sponge and not too fast. Controlled rubbers are for instance Xiom Vega Pro H which is on 33 euro on tabletennis11 currently

 

[impluse101]

Bro. the club that you play at, if you didnt get coaching, did you ask those players for drills with a lower skill player? It maybe embarrassing to be honest, but it is a good way to learn player-to-player, at some point there will 1 or 2 willing to have drills with you. Also approach the coach he might do drills with you, then eventually ask some regular to drill or have a game with you base on your level ~ I kinda think you did not try for this.

what equipment again you just sold? and for your next equipment are you looking for specific brand, budget, level of use or just asking in general

 

[turbozed]

I know it's not what you're asking about and I don't want to be disrespectful for switching subjects, but IMO you are spending time thinking about equipment which is a very small concern when you really should be trying to come up with an approach for getting over embarassment about being an unskilled beginner.

Table tennis is a complicated sport, and no matter how good you get, someone out there is going to be so much better than you that you may as well have never trained. This applies to even the best players in your club.

The only metric with which to gauge your level is how much better than you were the day before. Just play to gain skills. If you have no coach to teach you the basics, learn how to block for better players. If you can get enough balls back on the table for practice partners, spending time on the table won't be complete waste of time for them, and they will reciprocate with tips and teaching.

Another thing is you have to be proactive. If you are just sitting watching, people are going to assume that's what you want to do. If you are going around asking everyone in the club for practice, people will know you are looking to improve. While some people will have no time to accomodate you, the people who are friendly and are interested in helping beginners will become aware of you. There are plenty of players who like to hang around the club and pass around knowledge. Find these people.

 

[UpHill_Battle]

buy a cheap and proper 5ply wood like a yasaka sweden extra and spend the money saved on proper rubbers. Why do you f' around with stupid other peoples chinese rubbers who are the worst you could give to somebody without coaching.

if you even fail to push consistently with these chinese rubbers, better get some tensor in between 1.7 and 2.0 mm sponge and not too fast. Controlled rubbers are for instance Xiom Vega Pro H which is on 33 euro on tabletennis11 currently

from your response.

Like I said, I got back after a long time, middle age now, alot of new things ~ plus I thought I could get back easily but...it was a mistake my approach. And yes I feel your frustration on how I approached things. Lol

I do want to restart and the option of blade and rubber you provided are sort of expensive in my country. Rubbers cheap enough are chinese rubbers. For blades, yasaka is costly, hence I'm looking at specific dhs, tibhar, xiom (sanwei as well but was told inconsistent with durability) - as there are cheap options here

 

[jk1980]

There should be enough cheap 5 Ply woods available from Tibhar and DHS as well. Just get something in the range of alround+ to offensive- .Rubberwise I would not go the Chinese road because it will lead to very bad habits without coaching.

 

[UpHill_Battle]

I know it's not what you're asking about and I don't want to be disrespectful for switching subjects, but IMO you are spending time thinking about equipment which is a very small concern when you really should be trying to come up with an approach for getting over embarassment about being an unskilled beginner.

Table tennis is a complicated sport, and no matter how good you get, someone out there is going to be so much better than you that you may as well have never trained. This applies to even the best players in your club.

The only metric with which to gauge your level is how much better than you were the day before. Just play to gain skills. If you have no coach to teach you the basics, learn how to block for better players. If you can get enough balls back on the table for practice partners, spending time on the table won't be complete waste of time for them, and they will reciprocate with tips and teaching.

Another thing is you have to be proactive. If you are just sitting watching, people are going to assume that's what you want to do. If you are going around asking everyone in the club for practice, people will know you are looking to improve. While some people will have no time to accomodate you, the people who are friendly and are interested in helping beginners will become aware of you. There are plenty of players who like to hang around the club and pass around knowledge. Find these people.

Will try to be more proactive ~ but really have to find that person who likes helping nd passing knowledge (as doesnt have with the clubs I try to go to). Players in the club only play with people their level, hence my notion of hard findings a drill/spar-mate.

Also the place does not have equipment, as most if not all regulars and goers have their own equip. The coach does have a couple for rent but I have tried those, too slow, almost no grip (just a use for passer-by). For me to restart, I would need something to use and a change of approach (kinda hard for an older guy with tournamnet players around)

 

[impluse101]

I know it's not what you're asking about and I don't want to be disrespectful for switching subjects, but IMO you are spending time thinking about equipment which is a very small concern when you really should be trying to come up with an approach for getting over embarassment about being an unskilled beginner.

Table tennis is a complicated sport, and no matter how good you get, someone out there is going to be so much better than you that you may as well have never trained. This applies to even the best players in your club.

The only metric with which to gauge your level is how much better than you were the day before. Just play to gain skills. If you have no coach to teach you the basics, learn how to block for better players. If you can get enough balls back on the table for practice partners, spending time on the table won't be complete waste of time for them, and they will reciprocate with tips and teaching.

Another thing is you have to be proactive. If you are just sitting watching, people are going to assume that's what you want to do. If you are going around asking everyone in the club for practice, people will know you are looking to improve. While some people will have no time to accomodate you, the people who are friendly and are interested in helping beginners will become aware of you. There are plenty of players who like to hang around the club and pass around knowledge. Find these people.

I agree here with turbozed. It's your approach you need to change. I used to watch as well, but if you have your paddle out, people will ask if "are you next?" even when you are watching. Yes if you play, they would likely lob some shot at first, but they will play near your level so you'd have fun still. Also, if you see some people lining up for drills - line up as well, then remember the guy blocking, look for him next time.

You may have a hard time playing or borrowing blades, as you are not regular. But you may try their blade just to see how it handles or grip (handle wise) - before buying anything. There are alot of cheap or fairly cheap blades of your choice of brand.

 

[Ultravisitor]

Yinhe u2 or dhs pg7 or sanwei fextra 7 with xiom vega intro both sides. Or yinhe moon if it needs to be chinese rubber or palio ak47 yellow

 

[TheProfessor]

I agree here with turbozed. It's your approach you need to change. I used to watch as well, but if you have to paddle out, people will ask if "are you next?" means they do acknowledge you. Yes if you play, they would likley toy with you at first, but show you have some strokes and they will play near your level. Also, if you see some people lining up for drills - line up as well, then remember the guy blocking, look for him next time.

You may have a hard time playing or borrowing blades, as you are not regular. But you may try their blade just to see how it handles or grip (handle wise) - before buying anything. There are alot of cheap or fairly cheap blades of your choice of brand.

Where do you currently play? I have like 4 different rackets you can try em out.

 

[UpHill_Battle]

Where do you currently play? I have like 4 different rackets you can try em out.

Hi. Not sure if this response is for me, but.. I did watch and play before at 30th and by the bay. With your response of racket setup, I am a restarting my path to TT after a long time then stopped again. Would you have input or recommendation? As I am not sure, your setup might be to advance for me.

 

[U871247]

Hi, quick background on my inquiry here.

I have played table tennis way back when, 11-12yrs ago, but it was more of after hours past time. Tho I was intrigued to play since..I had no time, no players or club to turn to. ~ needless to say I am a beginner but I understand the spin, serve, receive. My forehand is more of placement return and spin oriented, few smashes. My BH is more of chop push/block. Footwork well that needs some work.

Can a person at the older age can still learn table tennis?? and be competitive at least class C+/-. And suggestion for blade for 5ply and 7ply??
I did an impulse buy of Yinhe EC 14 with BluefireM1 FH/BH >> pretty sure I'm wrong here. Hence needing the communities recommendation.

FYI.
I still have jupiter 3 asia 40deg, battle 2 prov os 40deg and tornado V5 (bought online)

Thanks in advance!

I learned last year and I am now able to compete in Class C small tournaments. I haven't won though haha

 

[TheProfessor]

Hi. Not sure if this response is for me, but.. I did watch and play before at 30th and by the bay. With your response of racket setup, I am a restarting my path to TT after a long time then stopped again. Would you have input or recommendation? As I am not sure, your setup might be to advance for me.

Let's meet at the 30th! And let's see

 

[UpHill_Battle]

I learned last year and I am now able to compete in Class C small tournaments. I haven't won though haha

I am assuming here that you had either a lot of time to do matches or you had some coaching - I suppose as well you are not an actual beginner or someone who got back to the sport after a long stop.

And you're learning is fast if last year you started then Class C already with viscaria ~ nice! Are you competing at Class C alone, or as well as C+ and/or C-?

 

[Migzkulit]

Many people can get to Class C quickly and get stuck there forever.
I haven't competed before but I can participate in both C and B tournaments.