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Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 251

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Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 251Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi I am a retired person, now playing recreational table tennis. I used to play at school and college level when I was young and played intermittently throughout my life. I can be classified as an intermediate level player. I am an […]

Ask The Experts: Tawny Banh, No. 250

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Ask The Experts: Tawny Banh, No. 250Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  Hi  Can you elaborate on the differences between the butterfly viscaria , Jun mizutani zlc and Timo boll spirit. Both Timo boll spirit and viscaria seem to have the exact same composition of wood and thickness . Is the handle shape the […]

Ask The Experts: Junya Chen No. 249

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Ask The Experts: Junya Chen No. 249Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Which butterfly rubber has lowest angle, minimum spin sensitivity and good control for backhand. Answer:  This Ask the Experts question was answered by Junya Chen. Coach Chen is the head coach at the Canadian Elite Table Tennis Training Centre in Mississauga. Coach Chen’s response is […]

Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 248

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Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 248Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  Hello sir, madame, I know my question is quite alot but the answer can really help me. I appreciate the help. Is it true that a softer blade fits harder rubbers better and harder blades softer rubbers? I have several blades that […]

Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 247

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Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 247 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  Hello Dear coach Truong, I am Wenyan and I did ask you some questions about two months ago. I really appreciate it. Right now, I have more questions want to hear from you.  I have two blades at home, which are […]

Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 246

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Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 246Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I was a frequent recreational player of table tennis years ago. I just started playing again and I wanted to invest in a bat that fits my playing style. I like a bat with a softer feel. I tend to play more […]

Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 245

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Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 245Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am a player who plays with rubber OX on the table and I do a lot of twiddle and attack with a lot of tospspin. I am looking for an OFF racket that is very fast and at the same time […]

Ask The Experts: Larry Thoman No. 244

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Ask The Experts: Larry Thoman No. 244Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi I am considering buying an Amicus table tennis robot. 1) what is the best robot that include spins?2_How many watts are the different equiments you carry? Thanks! Answer:  This Ask the Experts question was answered by Larry Thoman. He is a Table Tennis […]

Ask The Experts: Min Kim No. 243

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Ask The Experts: Min Kim No. 243Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi,I am an intermediate player looking to buy a new table tennis bat and believe it would be a good idea to have one made, rather than purchase a premade bat as I find that I am unable to get as much […]

Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 242

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Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 242Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am about 1500 level player, I am left handed and my long pips mess up a lot of players, my question is I am using a viscaria blade, but I think I need to switch more to a defense blade, do […]

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