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Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 322

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Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 322

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Question:

I have a good forehand and I like to topspin a lot I only counter, block and push from backhand I don’t always have my action right. Should I use lin gaoyuan alc with dignics 80 on forehand and rozena on backhand or should I use harimoto alc with same rubbers keeping weight in mind and I also want a little review of these two blades according to my style

Answer: 

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This Ask the Experts question was answered by Coach Cherry Zhao. She is a coach at California Table Tennis in Rosemead, CA. Coach Zhao’s response is as follows:

Aditya,

 Thank you for your question!

 I recommend the first option; the Lin Gaoyuan ALC blade with Dignics 80 on your forehand and Rozena on your backhand.

 Best,

 Coach Zhao

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