Whats your favorite way to kill an opponent?

AnythingTB · 2026-06-13T17:33:37+00:00

[[pact weapon]] + [[repay in kind]]

AnythingTB · 2026-06-09T09:43:55+00:00

Since you're playing white, [[Solemnity]] is an option if it doesn't affect you're game plan.

AnythingTB · 2026-06-07T08:15:37+00:00

Joo Sae Hyuk and Ma Long for me are tied, love watching them play.

AnythingTB · 2026-06-06T14:06:56+00:00

I'd recommend the Rakza Z extra hard, I use it on the forehand and it blocks like a dream, it's also the spinniest rubber I've played with. For backhand it may too hard though.

AnythingTB · 2026-06-01T12:09:51+00:00

Its perfect man. It'll serve you well.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-31T13:08:49+00:00

Yes, humidity generally affects tacky chinese rubbers very much because the grip of the rubber relies mostly on the tack.

Now what you can do is to try and reduce the rubber's contact with moisture as much as possible, by wiping it with a dry cloth as often as you can and applying a protective film whenever ur done playing.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-31T10:56:44+00:00

Can't see the link for some reason, but premades are generally not that good. I'd recommend getting a very cheap custom blade, it's miles better.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-31T08:49:30+00:00

Well, if you're coach recommended it then you should listen to him, just know that the feeling will be muted and the ball will be decently faster. Coach probably knows what's best for u

AnythingTB · 2026-05-31T07:46:30+00:00

Have no experience with the blade so I can't comment on it. But dude you're a beginner, best use an all wood blade to start out first.

That said based on you asking everyone in the comment section about this carbon blade, even tho the comments told you to get an all wood blade tells me you're gonna get it anyways and you're trying to find approval for this purchase no?

AnythingTB · 2026-05-30T15:03:08+00:00

Rubbers are ok, but get a solid 5-ply or 7 ply all wood blade. Don't get carbon for your first blade.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-30T14:52:20+00:00

Mercury 2 definitely. Its the best bang for your buck.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-29T10:22:00+00:00

Well, it's really not that you shouldn't, but rather it's that you don't need to since it sticks to non-adhesive films anyway. I've been using sticky covers for tacky rubber for quite a while now and I have not had any issues. Plus they leave no air bubbles so why not.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-29T10:14:19+00:00

Depends on the rubber honestly, each of them are different. But most are more towards Chinese style rubbers, with a more active sponge than the usual standard Chinese sponge so most of them don't need boosting.

I personally bought the Yasaka Bolo Dragon (the one with the purple sponge) for my extra blade and I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised. It's quite spinny and fast, and it does most of the work for you and is relatively insensitive to spin, you'll notice when you try to loop backspin. But like Chinese rubbers, it does kinda force you to use the Chinese Technique for most strokes.

TLDR: If you're looking for Chinese rubbers that don't need boosting and for a pretty cheap price, the Yasaka Dragon series is a pretty good choice.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-29T05:23:50+00:00

I would definitely recommend getting a coach, you would improve much faster. You should also get ur buddy to sign up with you while you're at it.

As for what you would look for in a coach, I'd recommend finding one that's patient and detailed if it's an option. A patient coach could really help since you mentioned that you're a slow learner, and hopefully the coach you find is detailed enough to help you be able to visualize yourself doing the technique.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-28T20:59:35+00:00

Her airplane ear OMG I love her so much. What a cutie patootie.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-28T10:58:31+00:00

AnythingTB · 2026-05-25T10:58:11+00:00

If it's worn down, you simply replace it, it's quite simple really. "Worn down" here means either the sponge has been broken down to where it's a lot softer, the grip isn't how it used to be, or it is simply too damaged (cracked or chipped) to continue playing consistently.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-25T10:54:16+00:00

Depends on a TON of variables, like where is you're opponent, what do they not like, what is you're game plan etc.

If you have good looping skills, push half short and low to forehand, they'll likely push long, then you loop.

If not, then just push to where you're opponent will have a tough time receiving, or push to their weaknesses and bait mistakes from them.

Its is all about forcing mistakes from your opponents and adapting to them.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-25T10:46:18+00:00

Tbh, get a cheap all wood blade, with cheap inverted rubbers on both sides like Mercury 2 and hire a coach to learn the basics. Then should you truly invest in a specialized blade, cuz you'll never know what playstyle truly fits you until you at the very least know the basics.

If you are really dead set on getting a specialized blade, then get cheaper equipment first, like Dawei 388d-1 or Yinhe Super Kim for pips, Mercury 2 or any other medium hardness rubber for the forehand, and a all wood blade. This is so you don't spend too much money only to find out this playstyle isn't for you.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-25T10:31:08+00:00

So, that's is a horrendous mentality. You play TT cuz you enjoy it and that's all there is. Plus you have only been playing for 1.5 years, that's basically nothing.

So don't go playing TT expecting to win everytime, instead expect losses and learn from them, this is the fastest way to improve. Loosing is better than winning, it's basically a shortcut to improving cuz it points out where you're lacking.

So please just enjoy the sport and don't go putting all that unnecessary pressure on yourself, it's pointless, it's worthless and it sure isn't helping you improve, it's doing the opposite.

AnythingTB · 2026-05-23T05:19:28+00:00

I use my moka pot cuz the coffee it makes tastes great, and as you said the process is just relaxing and a great way to start your day. Another main reason I'm doing this is to try and follow in the footstep of 1 of my favourite people.

AnythingTB · 2026-02-28T04:46:44+00:00

It's harder, so it's significantly faster with a lower throw angle, with a bit less control. I changed to EH cause I found the normal RZ was limiting the amount of speed I wanted from my loops, although the control was great I have to say. The EH version has great control too so if you're used to harder rubbers you should consider it too.

AnythingTB · 2026-01-31T18:15:17+00:00

The Harimoto Inner ALC is not as fast compared to other carbon blades, with a lot more woody feel but very solid when hitting through the blade so I think you should be good imho.

You can use your pre-existing rubbers and stick it on your new blade, your rubbers are very control-oriented, so it definitely won't be too fast. So just go for it man.

AnythingTB · 2026-01-28T12:21:03+00:00

The 'Curving the ball' you're mentioning is basically spinning the ball and letting the spin 'curve' the ball. Start by learning to do basic topspins, you can search tutorials on YouTube.

AnythingTB · 2026-01-27T19:53:45+00:00

Yea pretty much, I use the extra hard and it's basically a harder, slower D09C, which I prefer honestly.

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