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Posted on Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 317 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer 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,
 
Both the Lin Gaoyuan ALC and Harimoto Innerforce ALC are great blades for attacking players that play close to table!
 
I will recommend you try the Harimoto Innerforce ALC base on the rubber that you are using. 
 
Thank you!
 
Coach Cherry

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