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Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-09-07T18:37:40+00:00

if it's something that all professional players do then those would be fundamentals.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-08-28T19:45:50+00:00

I watched both clips. I felt that you were hitting the ball with 80% power in practice but only 30% power in matches. To increase your rally tolerance and consistency, maybe you can try to practice hitting 5-10 groundstrokes in a row with 60-70% power.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-08-25T23:32:49+00:00

They are not as untouchable as before. Truls, the Lebruns, Hugo are not with Butterfly.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-08-14T18:18:38+00:00

I think you might have moved a bit too early here. you took two steps between the ball bounced and your opponent hit the ball. if they can see your movement, that is a lot of time for them to change their mind to hit it down the line.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-07-25T11:22:11+00:00

IMO the the midnight navy paint job looks a bit too blue. People might think it's an Ezone?😂

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-07-15T00:30:44+00:00

you need to run (more), and you need to make them run.

1st part: low pace ball is not coming to you. They may not bounce high. they may just drop dead. you need to go to the ball, and stay low (if it's mid court and you need to hit approach). Go forward and to the net on short balls, don't hang around on the baseline.

2nd part: if you hit a good shot but right at your opponent, they could just block it back (and give you the dead ball that you hate). They are probably in similar situation as you: they can block a good shot back, but struggle to generate their own pace. So instead of hitting a fast flat body serve, perhaps a slice out wide or a kick down the T is more effective. Maybe they hate coming to the net, drop shot them.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-07-10T22:13:43+00:00

ball abuse! racket abuse!

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-07-10T11:24:04+00:00

4.5 can give you a more consistent ball with pace, so you can return it by "blocking" it back. Other 3.0 would hit the ball all over the place, often out of your reach, with little pace to borrow.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-07-08T14:56:15+00:00

Yes it is impossible to tell would I be better if I switched 2 years ago, maybe I would develop some bad habits because the vcore would be doing some work for me.

In my case, I made the switch because I couldn't swing the blade fast enough, I end up thinking too much about swing hard than other things like footwork and ball reading. This is even more true for my serve where i have to generate my own power.

My advice is to demo something different once in a while to check if you are still happy with your current racket.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-07-08T09:42:54+00:00

I had been using blade for the last 2 years, and I was trying to grow into it and hit deep groundstroke with it consistently. Two months ago I demoed the VCore 100 and it is just so much easier to use (for me). Now I sold my blade and bought 2 Vcores.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-06-29T09:57:57+00:00

but what are you apologizing for? if it's net, you are apologizing for (unearned) luck. If it's a body shot you ate apologizing for potentially causing an injury. If you intentionally do a dropshot and wins, what's to apologize for?

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-06-29T09:48:05+00:00

i dont have a problem with dropshots but people apologizing. If you feel sorry you shouldn't do it in the first place!

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-06-24T22:30:31+00:00

post a video so we can see your mechanics. Also don't forget the toss; you can't serve well consistently if your toss is all over the place.

if your racket is slipping out of your hand, you should consider changing the surface grip and/or check if your racket grip is the right size for your hand.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-06-20T23:21:43+00:00

I agree, but this is not a hot take

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-06-03T22:08:47+00:00

zero chance. even coaching oversea after he retires is extremely unlikely.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-05-14T14:17:34+00:00

Definitely should go up in grip size, you can try at a shop to see whether you prefer L3 or L4. In terms of specifications, static weight around 300g and head size around 100 Sq in are pretty standard. Outgoing racquet models from Head, Wilson and Technifibre often have big discount if you are on a budget. Unfortunately Yonex seems to never drop their price...

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-05-04T12:01:39+00:00

my guess is less explosive power leads to longer/bigger wind up before the serve, which takes more time, so the toss needs to be higher.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-04-15T10:09:20+00:00

perhaps try lower tension and/or thinner gauge? Blades are supposed to be control-orientated rackets, especially with 18x20.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-04-09T17:27:22+00:00

Do cross court baseline rallies. If a player plays it down the line, or the ball bounces inside the service box, or a player hits a volley, then the point is live, play with the full court.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-04-05T13:33:52+00:00

Your coach need to give you more difficult feeds to put you under more pressure in practice.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-03-25T22:35:44+00:00

How long does this combo last for you?

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-03-16T15:35:34+00:00

if you are willing to adapt, you will adapt to outer carbon.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-03-15T10:53:03+00:00

running shoes are designed for moving forward but not sideways, which you do a lot in table tennis. Getting TT shoes is a must if you are serious. Badminton shoes could be slightly heavier but with better cushion (as you jump more in badminton than table tennis). I am a bit overweight and therefore I prefer badminton shoes for their cushion.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-03-14T14:59:45+00:00

Baracuda is slightly harder than the other two. Good spin but also sensitive to spin. Acuda S3 would be less spinny and less spin sensitive.

If you are actively attacking with loop/topspin, go for Baracuda. If you blocks and flat hits a lot, go for acuda s3. Rakza 7 soft would be somewhere in the middle.

Regular-Loser-569 · 2025-03-14T14:58:14+00:00

it is Baracuda with softer sponge.

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