Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 400

August 30, 2021 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, I really want to buy a new blade but I dont know which goes with my playing style, I love looping far from the table and I like to have good control for blocking and I usually prefer making very spinny shots Answer:

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:

Hi Mateo Alonso,

Thank you for your question!

My suggestion to you is the Viscaria. This blade can meet all your needs!

Best,

Coach Zhao

Coach Cherry

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