What is an EJ? and am I one?

[zhzhzhz]

I know that the term means Equipment Junkie but I only thought it was someone with multiple setups and spend a lot on changing their rubber. I have always used the same setup and am finally getting a new blade and rubber but my friends called me an EJ. yes, I do research a lot on equipment but I only looked it up when buying my blade. Also when is a good time to use this term?

 

[The Juice]

I was a prime example of a EJ. Always buying new blades and rubbers. Boosters and glues. Using the stuff a few times then giving it away or selling it for dirt cheap. DHS long series, I had so many. Long 5, long 3, Hao 2, Hao 3 (my favorite). Carbonado Series... Yep. Let's not list all the rubbers. Viscaria, had 3 of them at one time. Garaydia Zlc (another favorite). Did u realize puma let's u customize shoes? So I did that too just for table tennis. Glues, from rubber cement to Nittaku. Walked in the club with a whole athletic bag like I was a Butterfly/DHS/STIGA salesman. Guess how many rubbers I ruined before I learned you can only put so much booster on them.

I don't think you have a problem. I set the bar pretty high for any EJ diagnosis. BUT if u start displaying any of the above symptoms. Come see me for a prescription before it's too late😂😂

 

[zhzhzhz]

I was a prime example of a EJ. Always buying new blades and rubbers. Boosters and glues. Using the stuff a few times then giving it away or selling it for dirt cheap. DHS long series, I had so many. Long 5, long 3, Hao 2, Hao 3 (my favorite). Carbonado Series... Yep. Let's not list all the rubbers. Viscaria, had 3 of them at one time. Garaydia Zlc (another favorite). Did u realize puma let's u customize shoes? So I did that too just for table tennis. Glues, from rubber cement to Nittaku. Walked in the club with a whole athletic bag like I was a Butterfly/DHS/STIGA salesman. Guess how many rubbers I ruined before I learned you can only put so much booster on them.

I don't think you have a problem. I set the bar pretty high for any EJ diagnosis. BUT if u start displaying any of the above symptoms. Come see me for a prescription before it's too late😂😂

i bought dignics 09c and hurricane 3 neo bs (provincial)
am currently using 09c and Tenergy 05 this is my first setup and have never used anything different. hurricane is new. I'm also switching from 7ply all wood to super zlc. Ppl saying I'm an EJ.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

I know that the term means Equipment Junkie but I only thought it was someone with multiple setups and spend a lot on changing their rubber. I have always used the same setup and am finally getting a new blade and rubber but my friends called me an EJ. yes, I do research a lot on equipment but I only looked it up when buying my blade. Also when is a good time to use this term?

you not a EJ
EJ changing equipment like weekly, if not daily.

 

[The Juice]

i bought dignics 09c and hurricane 3 neo bs (provincial)
am currently using 09c and Tenergy 05 this is my first setup and have never used anything different. hurricane is new. I'm also switching from 7ply all wood to super zlc. Ppl saying I'm an EJ.

Don't listen to them. You're fine. You've got to experiment until you find what fits your playing style. Plus as you get better you'll need to upgrade your equipment. It's all part of the sport

 

[Silver Server]

i bought dignics 09c and hurricane 3 neo bs (provincial)
am currently using 09c and Tenergy 05 this is my first setup and have never used anything different. hurricane is new. I'm also switching from 7ply all wood to super zlc. Ppl saying I'm an EJ.

This is your second setup, but depending on how it works out for you, you may be well on your way to EJing.

 

[zhzhzhz]

This is your second setup, but depending on how it works out for you, you may be well on your way to EJing.

i am not changing setup after that. i needed to change my blade because I wanted a carbon blade and I also needed a proper penhold one. I did change forehand rubber because of coach recommendation. i want to be anything but an EJ

 

[Silver Server]

EJing isn’t particularly bad, but Im right there with you. I would like to find the perfect setup that works for me, then forget about equipment, and focus on getting better. But it’s hard to find out what works for you or what you like if you don’t try different options.