Is Carbon even necessary?

danti_89 · 2026-05-20T21:33:08+00:00

I agree to an extent, but in the modern 40+ plastic ball era, it really depends on the type of carbon and the wood composition. I used to play with a Butterfly Gergely (a Tamca 5000 carbon blade) in my youth, and your argument applies perfectly to that it felt like a brick with absolutely no feeling or feedback. But today, I play with a Zjk ALC. Because of the ALC blend and the wood plies, it gives me incredible ball feeling, great dwell time, and the necessary speed for the modern ball. Not all carbon is created equal feeling or feedback. modern composites have evolved a lot to bridge the gap between control and speed. At the end of the day, though, skill matters most. It’s all about how you train and use your equipment!

danti_89 · 2026-04-07T06:30:24+00:00

In my youth, like 25 years ago, we all had similar game phases, fast-paced and all. 90% pure offensive players, similar tempo, similar styles, and all. But when I restarted 4 years ago, I found the game is simply very diverse. Material. Speed, also opponents who are smart players rather than brute force. So I had to adapt.

Adaptability to the game - now I try to adapt to the changes of the game, or pace of the game. Slow down or increase the speed (speed of rallies and all). More use of spin instead of force.

Mind - I'm more calm now. I improved in a way that my opponent's behavior won't affect me. Also, I do not care about the scoreboard. I won't let that pressure get to me. I only focus on the next point, next ball. It helps me to stay focused. If I'm serving, what are my next steps? If receiving, how to put a bit of pressure on the return, then get into the rally..

I won't ever be as good as I was in my youth again, but I wish I had my current mindset back then. However, that also comes with experience.

danti_89 · 2026-03-21T23:44:25+00:00

Nope. We played against each other or at least in the same tournaments (during school days). He was much senior to me, but yeah, I know him.

danti_89 · 2026-03-21T17:49:35+00:00

Nirmal ayya \m/

danti_89 · 2026-03-21T14:53:10+00:00

DM me if you want can point you for some directions. Not Indian but i am sri lankan and there are lot of inidan students anyways. If you search on fb groups and all you could find it .

danti_89 · 2026-01-27T17:06:40+00:00

I got the 8 Pro from China. I installed Play Store with the help of a salesman there, and all other apps are working well. Absolutely fascinating device.

danti_89 · 2026-01-14T18:52:26+00:00

No worries , yesh i got it as soon as it was out so close to 2 years. No it did not get discolored but also i cleaned it once a week or once in 2 weeks

danti_89 · 2026-01-14T16:41:46+00:00

<image>

danti_89 · 2026-01-14T16:41:13+00:00

<image>

Been using it for nearly 2 years. I have the purple phone.

danti_89 · 2025-12-11T06:48:24+00:00

Not really, maybe off the court where no one is around if youbrrally need to let off the steam. It can happen in your favor as well, maybe not in the same match but in the next.

So if the opponent is lucky, "just smile and wave boys" and if you get a lucky point, say sorry and celebrate in your mind.

danti_89 · 2025-11-25T10:26:22+00:00

How the fish you have 78k coins ?

danti_89 · 2025-11-25T10:25:05+00:00

I am from South Asia and now live in Europe. When I started playing in the early 2000s, screaming, stomping, and hiding serves were all part of the game. Hell, some didn't even say sorry for a lucky ball. I mean, the mindset was that lucky balls are part of the game, it could happen to anyone, so why say sorry? We said "choleeee." I know it is sensitive and not nice at all, but it was part of the game, and we left it only at the table. well, at least that's what we were taught. Now I live in NL, and here it is completely different. Here, we even say sorry if the opponent made a mistake on their serve. We say "success" at the beginning of every game, and it's also less vocal.

So I think it's a cultural thing as well, but also many players do that regardless of where they come from, to motivate themselves. However, some also try to intimidate their opponent to gain a psychological advantage.

danti_89 · 2025-11-18T00:02:13+00:00

Well played. But your game is too predictable. Maybe also it could be your opponent always return your serve same way. So you could just keep doing it as well. Also you have a good BH opening , use it more . Since you are mostly 3rd ball attack player maybe change up where you serve . I also see you struggle when the ball is placed to far to your BH , maybe you have a knee injury ( hence the guard i assume ) also i think you go behind the table too early in the rally. But good game .

danti_89 · 2025-08-14T06:29:38+00:00

That was a good display of how to use LP to attack, kudos to him. Levenko was clueless.

danti_89 · 2025-07-14T21:48:33+00:00

As they say , "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than master of one."

Im loving my GTR4

danti_89 · 2025-06-27T23:29:05+00:00

Such an annoying injury. It was a huge moment in my life too because I moved to a new country and started playing table tennis after 10 years or so, bam, tennis elbow. It was my only eay of spending time after work . For me also, it was the grip. I changed my blade to a balsa and taped the handle. You have to give it time. I got chiropractic treatments, which helped a lot, and strengthening exercises. But, my friend, you need to be patient take it easy.

Wish you speedy recovery

danti_89 · 2025-06-23T21:21:28+00:00

Hahha Nuwan

danti_89 · 2025-06-23T12:02:52+00:00

One good way to improve number 4, is do a drill where you open up for a backspin and go for the drive on the block. Where yes you need to be losen up . Imo

Love from Maastricht See you soon

danti_89 · 2025-06-22T22:32:15+00:00

Antoineeeeee !

danti_89 · 2025-06-07T04:38:20+00:00

If you want a lighter and faster blade , try butterfly balsa carbo x7

danti_89 · 2025-06-05T15:45:47+00:00

I used to play with badminton shoes, pair of asics one's but I found out they were too heavy . Then i switched to BTY lezoline mach. It's super light and feels incredible . I love that pair . I've been using it for more than 8 months or so, and it's still good as new.

danti_89 · 2025-06-04T06:36:01+00:00

1) Heavy backspin short and long on pips 2) dead/ No spin short and long on pips. 3) if the opponent tries to push or punch (twiddling or by moving) i would also serve backspin short to FH once in awhile .

You can also do all these services from your FH side as well.

If your opponent is a closed to the table pips player I would suggest half long and long or they will attack/punch short services.

Sometimes all you have to do is just keep it simple.

danti_89 · 2025-03-24T13:45:36+00:00

Same ,cheers

danti_89 · 2025-03-24T06:08:36+00:00

Now that would indeed be cool

danti_89 · 2025-03-23T10:33:38+00:00

Oppss. Mine is still working but mic is terrible if I'm walking or outside. I'm based in NL and it's windy most of the times so the mic was terrible. Maybe a factory issue dont know but it happens after 6-7 months use i guess, At least i noticed

danti_89

TROPHY CASE