Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 217

Posted on April 4, 2019

Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 217
Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer

Question:

Hi I want to change my rubbers to Tenergy but dont know which ones to go for. I am an all round player and have been looking at the Tenergy 5 fx and the Tenergy 80. I am probably a bit stronger on my backhand but not by much
please can you help with suggestions – thank you
Nick

Answer:

This Ask the Experts question was answered by Coach Cherry Zhao. She is a coach at California Table Tennis in Rosemead, CA. Coach Zhao’s response is as follows:

Hi Nick,I think he should try Tenergy 05 on your forehand andTenergy 05 FX or Tenergy 80 on your backhand. Best of luck!Coach Zhao

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