Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 104 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Timo Boll ALC Forehand: Xiom Omega V Europe Backhand: Friendship 755 .5mm sponge Question: My name is Peter and I am looking for advice on my next sheet of long pips. I switched from inverted rubber to long pips about 3 years ago. With the […]
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Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’m pretty much an above average table tennis player. I use all parts of the table and most would term me as a tactical player than a smasher. I do smash the ball very often but I like to have a bit […]
Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 59
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 59 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I have a 14 year old grandson who is interested and has been playing table tennis for a number of years. Can you recommend a pre-assembled racket that maybe good for him. I cannot say whether he is aggressive or passive player. […]
Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 57
Posted onAsk The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 57 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Primorac Carbon FL Forehand Rubber: Tackifire C 2.1mm Backhand Rubber: Tackifire C 2.1mm Question: Hi. I am thinking about upgrading to the Tenergy series. So can you please explain what each Tenergy rubber is good for? Thank you. Answer: Hello Sithu, Good choice […]
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Posted onAsk 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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Posted onAsk The Experts Butterfly Table Tennis Question & Answer Blade: Timo Boll ALC Forehand Rubber: Tenergy 05-FX Backhand Rubber: Tenergy 05-FX Question: Dear Coach, Good day What should I do to improve my table tennis fitness ? Also I want to know if Tenergy 05-FX rubbers is good for Timo Boll ALC blade ? Thanks & best regards […]
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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: 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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