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Ask The Experts: Jun Gao No. 405

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: HELLO I WANT TO CHANGE MY FOREHAND RUBBER .NOW I USE SHORT PIPS VICTAS 102 SP. WHAT CAN YOU SUGGEST ME FROM BUTTERFLY RANGE ? THANKS IN ADVANCE. Answer:  This the Experts question was answered by Coach Jun Gao. She is the head coach at California Table Tennis in Rosemead, […]

Ask The Experts: Jun Gao No. 380

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’m a very defensive player, and I utilize a lot of backspin, and try to be pinpoint accurate with placement of the ball. What rubbers and blades would you recommend? I was looking and I like the Cypress T-Max S blade, and the Dignics 09C rubber. Any recommendation […]

2019 CTT Butterfly Tournament and Happy Paradise Kids Tournament

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Tournament Referee: Steve Lee Tournament Director: Jun Gao Tournament Staff: Emily T. Lee, Kevin Yu Online Registration: www.omnipong.com Contact Info: info@californiatabletennis.com or Tel: 626-765-7772 Rating: The rating as of Oct 11, 2019 will be used for qualification. Seeding will be based on the most cur-rent ratings available at draw time. 2019 CTT Happy Paradise Kids […]

Ask The Experts: Jun Gao, No. 136

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Ask The Experts: Jun Gao, No. 136 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Maze Off Forehand: Tenergy 05 Max Backhand: Tenergy 05 Max Question: I play in Austria, in the third league.  I love the Maze Off when playing topspin but for me it’s too fast when blocking or at the short-game. I need a blade that is still fast when […]

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Ask 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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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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