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  Brian Pace  Brian Pace - USATT Certified Coach

Date of Birth: 4/28/1972
Place of Birth: Washington, DC
Now Resides: Sunrise, Florida

Titles
  • 2001 & 2003 National Doubles Runner up
  • 3 Time Collegiate Champion
  • 3-time Florida State Champion

Equipment

Blade - Kong Linghui Euro
Kong Linhui Euro
F.H. Rubber - Tackifire Special Soft
Tackifire Special Soft
B.H. Rubber - Catapult
Catapult

Blade & Rubber Help

Many players are often intimidated by the wide selection of blade and rubber sheets available to them. Therefore, we have called upon our knowledgeable coaches to help answer the question:

"What blade and rubber combination do you recommend for a beginning to intermediate level player?"

I would recommend the Primorac FL blade because it promotes power and control. The rubber would have to be classic Sriver as it is our most popular rubber of all time.




Articles from Coach Brian Pace

Video Article: Backhand Looping Off The Bounce

Backhand looping off the bounce has become all too familiar in the last 10 years. Being able to do this shot gives you an obvious advantage in the rally. To backhand loop off the bounce you need a forehand snap that allows you to generate good spin at close range. You also need quick reactions so you can continue to produce heavy spin shots close to the table. If you have this shot then you ...Read more



Video Article: Playing Against Chop

There are actually some very simple skills you need to develop to be very competitive against a chopper. The biggest problem with not having enough skills is that you can't dictate the pace and rhythm of the match. It is not important that you can do all the skills to ...Read More


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Question of the Week Richard McAfee, USATT National Coach and Hall of Fame Member
Question: "My current rubbers are due for changing, but I am considering switching to Ekrips Soft, I would like to know if the sponge used in Ekrips Soft is softer than that used in Sriver FX? Thank you." Read Answer