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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 419

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Which one is good for forehand in viscaria super alc?tenergy 05 or tenergy 19?(outside dignigs because its hard and very expensive).Thank you. 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 Dinsan, […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 412

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, Which should be the characteristics of a blade for short pimples rubber on the BH for both offensive-defensive play? Keep in mind I’m on a wheelchair thus only close to the table play… Thx Answer: This ask the Experts question was answered by David Zhuang. He is the […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 403

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, I would like to get Harimoto Chinese Penhold blade. Between Harimoto Innerforce ALC CS, Innerforce ZLC CS and Innerforce Super ZLC CS, which one are more easy to control? What is the pros and cons in between? Dignic 05, 64, 80 and Dignic 09C which is more […]

Butterfly Favorite – PongNow: David Zhuang

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(by Steve Hopkins) This installment of the PongNow interview series was originally posted last September.  This edition features David Zhuang, one of the most decorated American table tennis players of a generation.  He is an Olympian, a 6-time National Champion, and a Hall of Fame Member. David’s club is featured this week at ButterflyOnline.com – WAB […]

PongNow: David Zhuang

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(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. This edition features David Zhuang, one of the most decorated American table tennis players of a generation.  He is an Olympian, a 6-time National Champion, and a Hall of Fame Member.  In addition […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 300

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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 300 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello sir, Could you recommend me a good replacement for my favourite backhand rubber Sriver? What i really like about Sriver is the extraordinary control it offers in all aspects of the game, especially the ease of placement, short game when […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 258

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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 […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 239

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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 239Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello sir,First i would like to say that my favourite playing style is that of Kenta Matsudaira. I play close to mid from table and i like to switch from block to attack and placement is also important for me.I have a […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 224

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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 224Butterfly 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 […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 179

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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 179 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, I currently have Yasaka Mark V on FH and Rakza7 Soft for BH but I found Rakza to be too jumpy even if I use it for FH. So, I am switching to butterfly and wanted to know: 1) What […]

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