Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 150 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Ma Lin Carbon Forehand: Nittaku Renasos Hold Backhand: Nittaku Renasos Hold Question: Hello, My question is about the short serves. Which part of the ball I have to touch for classic pendulum side-topspin serves (more up spin) ? More bottom, middle or […]
Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 104
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 104 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Timo Boll ALC Forehand: Xiom Omega V Europe Backhand: Friendship 755 .5mm sponge Question: My name is Peter and I am looking for advice on my next sheet of long pips. I switched from inverted rubber to long pips about 3 years ago. With the […]
Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’m pretty much an above average table tennis player. I use all parts of the table and most would term me as a tactical player than a smasher. I do smash the ball very often but I like to have a bit […]
Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No: 77
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No: 77 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Innerforce ZLC Forehand: Andro Rasant Grip Backhand: Tenergy 80 Question: I play close to the table. Which is the rubber right for me for more accurate spin and in order to have more spin in my forehand? Thanks for the suggestion. Answer: Hi Jack, Thank you […]
Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 59
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 59 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I have a 14 year old grandson who is interested and has been playing table tennis for a number of years. Can you recommend a pre-assembled racket that maybe good for him. I cannot say whether he is aggressive or passive player. […]
Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 57
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 57 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Primorac Carbon FL Forehand Rubber: Tackifire C 2.1mm Backhand Rubber: Tackifire C 2.1mm Question: Hi. I am thinking about upgrading to the Tenergy series. So can you please explain what each Tenergy rubber is good for? Thank you. Answer: Hello Sithu, Good choice […]
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