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Ask The Experts: Dan Seemiller, No. 29

Ask The Experts: Dan Seemiller, No. 29 Blade: Zhang Jike Super ZLC Forehand: Tenergy 80 2.1 Backhand: Tenergy 05-FX 2.1 Question: I love the combination that I’m currently using but I’ve been wondering how the Tenergy 64-FX would feel on my backhand instead of the 05-FX. I am very offensive and I have a very strong backhand. Many […]

Ask The Experts: Gao Jun, No. 28

Ask The Experts Blade: Feth Blade Question: What rubber can I use to have a good offense and defense? Answer:  Richard, If you’re a beginner player, I think Sriver will be a good choice for offense and defense. Sriver 1.9 mm sponge would be my suggestion. Gao Jun California Table Tennis Do you have a table tennis equipment question? […]

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Ask The Experts Blade: Innerforce ZLC Forehand: Xiom Omega V Asia Backhand: Xiom Omega V Asia Question: I would like to know what I should use on my Innerforce ZLC blade? I’m an offensive, strong forehand player. Answer: Hi Anthony, Thank you for the question and good choice on the blade. My suggestion would be to use Tenergy 05 […]

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Ask The Experts Blade: Viscaria Question: I just have a question in regards to the BUTTERFLY SQUARE LOGO on the back of the handle, did it change? Recently I purchased new Viscaria and the logo butterfly symbol (two ovals) and no wording underneath “Butterfly” is this the latest model/change or I got a fake? I purchased […]

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Ask The Experts Blade: Zhang Jike ZLC Forehand: Tenergy 80 or Tenergy 64 Backhand: Donic Acuda S1 Question: I don’t know what I should use on Zhang Jike ZLC FL. Tenergy 80 or 64? People said to me Tenergy 05 is better for Zhang Jike ZLC FL. Thank you Answer: Hi Pedro, With the Zhang Jike ZLC, the Tenergy 05 […]

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Ask The Experts Blade: Mizutani Jun Super ZLC (FL)  & Innerforce ZLC (FL) & Viscaria (FL) Forehand: Tenergy 80-FX / Tenergy 05-FX / Tenergy 64-FX Backhand: Tenergy 80-FX / Tenergy 64-FX Question: Hi Miss Li, I got these 3 blades for my friend and myself. Now I put Tenergy 80-FX on Mizutani Jun Super ZLC (backhand and forehand) […]

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Ask The Experts Question: Hi! Im 54 and planning to play table tennis again after a 30 year break. I see a lot of new brands that didn’t exist some years ago. I used to play with super Sriver rubbers, but even back then they were a bit difficult to control for me. What do you […]

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Ask The Experts Blade: Timo Boll Spirit Question:  Hi, I recently bought myself a Timo Boll Spirit blade and I want to buy rubbers for it. I know I want the Tenergy 05 but I am still really confused about the differences between the 1.9mm and the 2.1mm versions. Out of what I have read […]

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Ask The Experts Blade: Timo Boll ALC Forehand: Bryce-FX Backhand: Tenergy 05 Question:  Hey, I wanted to ask, which racket is preferable for me, (mostly used, comfortable attacks)? Forehand: heavy topspin; Backhand: Defending,Topspin; Blade: An Arylate Carbon Blade. The Racket that I am using is good, but it is not mine, I had borrowed a racket 3 […]

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Ask The Experts Question: I use meteor paddle for many years. I like the power, but the handle seem to be slippery. What kind of the racket do you suggest? Thank you! Answer: Don, You may want to try Primorac Carbon. The handle is a little bit bigger and it has great power. Thanks, Gao […]

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