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Our CEO Sergei Petrov and regular equipment reviewer Patrick Hrdlicka both play with short pips rubbers. We asked them what are the advantages and disadvantages of playing with short pips and here's what they had to say...

In this review, our equipment tester Patrick evaluates the Nittaku Ludeack blade series. Renowned among short pip players, how do these Japan-made blades hold up against other popular 7-ply blades that he's recently tested? Read and find out!

More than half a century has passed since the topspin loop first appeared in table tennis. This stroke totally revolutionized the sport. Read the fascinating story of how it was developed, and how it has changed table tennis over time.

In this review, Patrick tests the German-made Nittaku Moristo SP that turns out to be a fast, but not overly fast, short pimpled rubber. He compares it to Spinlord Waran, the classic TSP Spectol, and Yasaka Rakza PO. 

In this review, Patrick tries out Rakza PO, a short pimpled rubber by Yasaka. It turns out to be an excellent short pimpled rubber for players who want to use a combination of spin, deception, and mix of...

In this review, Patrick tests what's supposed to be a softer and faster version of the regular TSP Spectol. But is this really the case? Read the review and find out!

Watch the full version of our interview with one of Europe's most famous table tennis coaches, Mr. Ferenc Karsai. We discuss plastic balls, boosters, how players could improve their game, and much more.

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, discusses the many recent changes in table tennis rules, and the reasons behind those changes.

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, discusses boosters. Are they good for the table tennis?

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, reveals his top advice to recreational table tennis players.