Ask The Experts Blade: Viscaria FL Forehand: Tenergy 05-FX Backhand: Tenergy 05-FX Question: I am intermediate skill player. Strength – FH , BH – medium. I wanted my backhands to be a little fast and spinny. I wanted to know if Tenergy 05-FX will go well with Viscaria on my backhand. Also since my FH is strong, will […]
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Posted onAsk The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Can you please tell me the philosophy of the blades… if the blade has a hard feeling when you hit the ball what is the type of rubber for it? if the blade has a medium feel what is the type of rubber? if the […]
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Posted onAsk The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Zhang Jike Super ZLC Forehand: Tenergy 05 Backhand: Tenergy 05 Question: This combination is too fast for me. Most balls go out. What combination would you suggest (blade and rubber) for highest spin and control? Thank you Answer: Sako, Tenergy 05 is good for spin. I would recommend only […]
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Posted onAsk The Experts Blade: Maze Performance FL Forehand: Warheads Backhand: Warheads Question: Hi, I played table tennis a lot as a kid, unstructured, and learned in my basement (i.e., short game, low ceiling, topspin, offensive). I haven’t played in years, but got started again at Dedham Mastiff Table Tennis Club. I love my Maze Performance racket, and just bought […]
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Posted onAsk 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 […]
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Posted onAsk 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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Posted onAsk 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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Posted onAsk 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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Posted onAsk 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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Posted onAsk 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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