Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 258

Posted on August 3, 2019

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 258 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer

Question:

Hello i would like to get a blade speedy forehand defensive chop backhand suggest me rubber and blades im not pro

Answer:

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 Pouria,

I would suggest you try the Innerforce Layer ZLF blade.

For rubber, red Tenergy 80 2.1mm on your forehand and black Tackiness Chop 1.7mm on your backhand.

Best,

Coach Zhuang

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