Poly balls

[UpSideDownCarl]

So the pro who had the poly balls, told me that the Nittaku poly balls are very close to the celluloid balls. Interesting. He said that they were the best ones.

I texted to ask which ball we were hitting with and he told me he would check. But that the Nittaku ones were better.

 

[ttmonster]

So the pro who had the poly balls, told me that the Nittaku poly balls are very close to the celluloid balls. Interesting. He said that they were the best ones.

I texted to ask which ball we were hitting with and he told me he would check. But that the Nittaku ones were better.

Just made me wonder, isn't it so common that the leaders in a specific industry almost always find out a way to come up with the best products , Nittaku must be doing something really better than the others when it comes to producing table tennis balls ...

 

[tack_and_grip]

Also as explained by ITTF and many national federation, changing balls may be a costly thing, so it is the individual tournaments, leagues etc that decide when to move over.

Anyone knows what happened during the previous (38 to 40mm) ball transition? What did ITTF mandate or recommend? And what actually happened on the ground?

 

[Alborz]

So the pro who had the poly balls, told me that the Nittaku poly balls are very close to the celluloid balls. Interesting. He said that they were the best ones.

I texted to ask which ball we were hitting with and he told me he would check. But that the Nittaku ones were better.

Good to hear this.
Nittaku balls were always the best and it seems like they will continue being the best. I really love their 3 star premium balls but sadly they are so expensive for me to buy and they brake faster than the other balls.

But it's good to hear their poly balls are very close to celluloid balls.

 

[Alborz]

How much do you guys think it will take to adjust to new balls?

 

[agold]

How much do you guys think it will take to adjust to new balls?

I think what Carl is saying is that people will adjust, but it's about the fact that the game will be easier.

 

[Alborz]

I think what Carl is saying is that people will adjust, but it's about the fact that the game will be easier.

I know this. My question is how much does it take to adjust to them.

 

[agold]

I know this. My question is how much does it take to adjust to them.

Ok. I have not tried them, and I was not playing table tennis when there was any ball change, but one 38 mm ball ended up in my club, and it was very different. Much faster and spinner. I don't know what the difference will be.

 

[mahomedy13]

From all im reading about how high the ball bounces and the noticeable less spin,i think i might start using short pimples....

 

[mahomedy13]

theres lots of activity from DHS,Andro and Stiga in terms of making rubbers for the new ball,as well as making the new ball.

However,Butterfly and Yasaka havent really said anything/stated anything about when they are going to produce new rubber types that suits the new ball.

was wondering what their ploy will be.

maybe they will create rubbers after the balls official usage time,say it is more developed than dhs's or stiga's new rubbers,then charge exorbitant prices.Just my opinion.

I wonder what fellow members have to say-please express your thoughts.

 

[akonebrahim]

theres lots of activity from DHS,Andro and Stiga in terms of making rubbers for the new ball,as well as making the new ball.

However,Butterfly and Yasaka havent really said anything/stated anything about when they are going to produce new rubber types that suits the new ball.

was wondering what their ploy will be.

maybe they will create rubbers after the balls official usage time,say it is more developed than dhs's or stiga's new rubbers,then charge exorbitant prices.Just my opinion.

I wonder what fellow members have to say-please express your thoughts.

You never know with these big tt companies

 

[agold]

Ok. I have not tried them, and I was not playing table tennis when there was any ball change, but one 38 mm ball ended up in my club, and it was very different. Much faster and spinner. I don't know what the difference will be.

Another few were in the club today. They were Nittaku 3 stars. They felt different as well. In fact, THEY felt harder and broken, just like the new ball seem to people. Now, with that in mind, I think the balls will be a different feel. Maybe players will in fact move back again because when the ball is slower the players can cover more distance before the ball comes. I think flicks will become much easier because of the slower ball. Can't wait for the release!

 

[hamo94]

Spin was considerably affected when I tried out some Palio Poly balls.

Couldn't get as much backspin from my pendulum and loops take more effort.
But then again, it's quite a lot easier to return serve which is a benefit imo as I'm prone to servers knocking me around with strong third-ball attacks.