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Is The All Wood Blade Still a Contender in the Modern Era?
The game is constantly changing and equipment companies are always trying to reach new peaks with equipment, more grip, more elasticity, more speed and spin. Rubber has been the big focus with the new ball, but what about blades? Is it necessary to upgrade blades? Will all wood blades become outdated by carbon and glass fibres and newer developments?
Are P-Series (the Plastic Generation) Rubbers Better for the Plastic Ball?
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Does Blade Weight Impact Performance?
Some players could be called particular for weighing their blades, but there is plenty of logic behind it. Blade weights are known to have slight variations, some even larger so. Our equipment expert Matt Hetherington stumbled across the perfect example just last week when trying out a couple of defensive blades. He noticed that one was clearly over 100 grams and felt heavy in his hand, while another was probably a good 10 grams lighter. So what difference can 10 grams make?
Outplay Your Opponents with Outstanding Control
Control and the blocking and countering game are often downplayed in the modern era of the game. As players develop to execute strong loop attacks on both wings, the role of a well placed block and the 'keep the ball in play' tactic seems to have been all but forgotten. This is of course untrue, the place of the block and of a balance of control in table tennis will always have its place. Here we will look at the best control rubbers for developing accurate and consistent blocking and counter-driving strokes.
Mastering The Spin Game: Soft Sponged And Tacky Rubbers
How To Assemble Your Table Tennis Racket
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Stiga Airoc M Video and Written Review - All You Need To Know
Struggling to produce spin with the new ball? Stiga Airoc M's specially formulated oxygen capsule system is the answer you may be looking for. Read our full video and written review about Airoc M!