Ask The Experts: Li Yuxiang, No. 48 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am an amateur table tennis player (Chinese penhold) at intermediate level. My style is quick attack plus loop (forehand). My backhand is traditional push and block. Perhaps I will learn loop for backhand (rubber on the other side) in the future. […]
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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi I’m considering ALL+ blade. From the description Timo Boll ALL blade is a bit stiffer than Grubba blade which is said to be more flexible. What difference does this make in the play? Which rubbers would you recommend for the above mentioned blades? Answer: Hi Rade, […]
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 46
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 46 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Butterfly TAKSIM (Chinese penhold) Forehand Rubber: Tenergy Backhand Rubber: Sriver Question: Hi Coach Nan Li: Thank you so much for your reply which is very helpful to me. • For Tenergy 25 FX, from my understanding I should use 1.9 mm thk […]
Ask The Experts: Wang Hao, No. 45
Ask The Experts: Wang Hao, No. 45 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Defense Forehand: Tackiness Chop II Backhand: Tackiness Chop II Question: I am a defender with a good backhand and a weak forehand. Can you suggest an equipment upgrade? Answer: Paul, Thanks for using Butterfly. I would suggest changing to Tenergy 64 1.9mm sponge on your forehand […]
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 46
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 46 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am an amateur table tennis player (Chinese penhold) at medium level. My style is quick attack plus loop (forehand). My backhand is traditional push and block. Perhaps I will learn loop for backhand (rubber on the other side) in the future. […]
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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Butterfly Timo Boll Forte / Tibhar Triple Carbon Forehand: Tenergy 05 / Tenergy 05-FX Backhand: Tenergy 64 Question: Which blade and rubber is good for topspin play? Thank you. Answer: Joshua, Innerforce AL FL is a solid blade for top spinners. For more advanced players who want more speed, Innerforce […]
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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Gergely Carbon Forehand: Tenergy 05 Backhand: Please suggest Question: Hi, I use Tenergy 05 (2.1 Red) for forehand and I have doubts to choose the best rubber for my backhand. I want more spin. (I play more offensive) 1. Is it a good idea to make it […]
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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: What is the difference between the Zhang Jike T5000 and the Timo Boll T5000 paddles? My style is close to the table aggressive loop/smash. What would be a good Tenergy rubber combo for Forehand and Backhand? Answer: Hi Odeon, There isn’t too much separating the Zhang Jike […]
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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I need a new racket. I own a Butterfly BTY 501 and BTY 603 rackets. Neither has been close to the one I owned in the ’90s. It was an anatomical handle with better spin, speed, and much more control. I play in a group […]
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Ask The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am a beginner to playing table tennis, but I don’t know how to pick the right racket. My preference is for advanced or recreational playing only, and not intending to play as a pro on competitions. What would you suggest for the best kind of […]
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