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Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 398

Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, I play close to the table very offensively, I have a powerful forehand. As soon as I can attack from topspin, I attack the ball. I play close to the table because I usually take the offensive initiative of the game, but if the other player presses […]

Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 382

Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Looking to upgrade both my forehand and backhand rubber. I like chopping and backhand play. What rubbers do you suggest? Price is not an issue. If I buy an expensive rubber, how do I maintain it? Answer:  This Ask the Experts question was answered by Lady Ruano. She is […]

Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 321

Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 321 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am 75 year, strong and old. In good athletic shape. i Work our regularly. I am a good recreational player, play 5 times a week. I hit mostly flat balls with very little spin. I play mostly a power game. […]

Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 242

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 […]

Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 199

Ask The Experts: Lady Ruano, No. 199 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: When you execute the forehand loop, should you skim the ball with a fast wrist snapping stroke or roll over the ball keeping it on the blade a long as possible. Thanks Richard Answer:  This Ask the Experts question was answered […]

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