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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer

Question:

Hi, I want to update my racket to new one with butterfly only. I am always playing near the table. I am Para Table Tennis Athlete. 
1. I am willing to use Feint Long II OX instead of Milkay way. is it ok ?
2. Which blade is useful for me with Feint Long II OX ?
3. Which rubber should I use for Forehand?
It will be more helpful for me if you suggest me the best solution.

Thanks in advance.
Vaishnavi Sutar

Answer:

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This ask the Experts question was answered by David Zhuang. He is the head coach at Princeton Pong in New Jersey. Coach Zhuang’s response is below:

Hi Vaishnavi,

I would suggest the following racket:

·        Blade – Viscaria

·        Forehand – Red Tenergy 80 2.1mm

·        Backhand – Black Feint Long II 0.5mm

Best of luck!

Coach Zhuang

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