Ask The Experts: Stefan Feth, No. 97 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Timo Boll ALC Proline Forehand Rubber: Tenergy 05 Backhand Rubber: Tenergy 05 Question: Hi, I have used my blade for 3 years; use it 2 times in a week and every usage last about 2 hours. I want to know when I should replace my blade […]
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Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No: 95
Posted onAsk The Experts: Truong Tu, No: 95 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, I played table tennis as a youngster but hadn’t played for 15 years until i started playing again at Christmas 2015. So 3 months down the line and i have agreed to join the local summer league to gain some […]
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No: 94
Posted onAsk The Experts: Nan Li, No: 94 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am an intermediate/advanced player and play close to the table. What paddle and rubber do you recommend? Budget is around $150. Thanks! Answer: Hi Ray, Thanks for your question and interest in Butterfly equipment. I recommend for you to try the […]
Ask The Experts: Bong Geun Kim, No. 92
Posted onAsk The Experts: Bong Geun Kim, No. 92 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Gergely Forehand: Tenergy 05 1.9 Backhand: Tenergy 05 1.9 Question: I am looking for a new blade. And I am searching for something similar as Gergely, I played with Gergely for more than 10 yrs already. My new blade may be a bit slower […]
Ask The Experts: Larry Hodges, No. 91
Posted onAsk The Experts: Larry Hodges, No. 91 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Stiga Allround Classic Forehand: Flextra Backhand: Flextra Question: Hi, I often found articles in the website that discuss about table tennis playing style which in modern era is dominated by looping style. I want to know the reason(s) why a playing style like hitter (two […]
Ask The Experts: Judy Hugh, No. 90
Posted onAsk The Experts: Judy Hugh, No. 90 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Need to decide Forehand: Tenergy 64 Backhand: Tenergy 05 Question: Hi, I need to decide on a blade. I prefer topspin from close to table. I would like to use Tenergy 64 for FH and Tenergy 05 for backhand (not good at backhand topspin […]
Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 89
Posted onAsk The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 89 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Butterfly Innerforce ZLC Forehand: Hurricane 3 Backhand: Donic Coppa Jo Platin Question: I am currently using Butterfly Innerforce ZLC blade, FH: Hurricane 3 and BH: Donic Coppa Jo Platin, May I know if I need to do any adjustments for the new […]
Ask The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 88
Posted onAsk The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 88 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Balsa Carbo Question: Which Butterfly rubbers are best suited for the Balsa Carbo blade? I’m an all around player, I prefer top spin play from close to the table to mid distance, but also blocking and defense chops. Currently using Tenergy 05 […]
Ask The Experts: Byeong Cheol Lee, No. 86
Posted onAsk The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 86 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Stiga Altimate Forehand Rubber: Visco Backhand Rubber: Visco Question: Hello I’m looking into buying a new paddle. I’m had good luck with the Visco rubber an mark v. I’m an intermediate all round player the scores most of my points on my backhand drive. Do […]
Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 85
Posted onAsk The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 85 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Garaydia T-5000 Forehand Rubber: Donic Coppa Jo Silver Backhand Rubber: Donic Desto F3 Big Slam Question: Hi… I want to ask how to do backhand drive, backhand topspin and backhand flick… Do backhand flick fight side spin… Thanks Answer: Hi Steven, Below are my tips […]
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