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Ask The Experts: Ernesto Ebuen, No. 342

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Question:

I noticed that all competition players use red rubber on the forehand and black rubber on the backhand (or vice versa). what is the difference if there’s any?

Answer:

Ernesto

Your Ask the Experts question was answered by Ernesto Ebuen. He is the head coach at Ping Pod in New York, NY. Coach Ebuen’s response is as follows:

Hi Alan, 
 
Thank you for your question and I hope you are staying safe during this time. 
 
A Chinese coach explained to me when I was young the difference of red and black rubber which has stuck with me ever since. 
 
Red rubber is harder because of the dye pigmentations, while black rubber is more tacky (stickier) and softer.  
 
Knowing this, I always use black on my forehand and red on my backhand.  
 
I hope this helps you, like it did for me. 
 
Choose Butterfly for your equipment and again stay safe.  
 
Ernesto Ebuen
CPO, PINGPOD
347-791-6400

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