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Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No: 94

Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No: 94 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  I am an intermediate/advanced player and play close to the table. What paddle and rubber do you recommend? Budget is around $150. Thanks! Answer: Hi Ray, Thanks for your question and interest in Butterfly equipment. I recommend for you to try the […]

Ask The Experts: Li Yuxiang, No. 93

Ask The Experts: Li Yuxiang, No. 93 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Early 1970’s Mark V Forehand: Original, needs replacement Backhand: Original, needs replacement Question: I played at a fairly high level in college 40 years ago and have recently returned to the sport. I have an offensive game, which is rusty but the strokes are […]

Ask The Experts: Larry Hodges, No. 91

Ask The Experts: Larry Hodges, No. 91 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Stiga Allround Classic Forehand: Flextra Backhand: Flextra Question: Hi, I often found articles in the website that discuss about table tennis playing style which in modern era is dominated by looping style. I want to know the reason(s) why a playing style like hitter (two […]

Ask The Experts: Judy Hugh, No. 90

Ask The Experts: Judy Hugh, No. 90 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Need to decide Forehand: Tenergy 64 Backhand: Tenergy 05 Question: Hi, I need to decide on a blade. I prefer topspin from close to table. I would like to use Tenergy 64 for FH and Tenergy 05 for backhand (not good at backhand topspin […]

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 89

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 89 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Butterfly Innerforce ZLC Forehand: Hurricane 3 Backhand: Donic Coppa Jo Platin Question: I am currently using Butterfly Innerforce ZLC blade, FH: Hurricane 3 and BH: Donic Coppa Jo Platin, May I know if I need to do any adjustments for the new […]

Ask The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 88

Ask The Experts: Junya Chen, No. 88 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Balsa Carbo Question:  Which Butterfly rubbers are best suited for the Balsa Carbo blade? I’m an all around player, I prefer top spin play from close to the table to mid distance, but also blocking and defense chops. Currently using Tenergy 05 […]

Ask The Experts: Adam Hugh, No. 87

Ask The Experts: Adam Hugh, No. 87 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Butterfly Off- Forehand Rubber: Sriver Backhand Rubber: Sriver Question: I’m a 75 year-old player with 5 yrs experience. I have been unable to achieve the speed I need to challenge younger players with better reflexes. So far in order to achieve faster returns, I’ve had […]

Ask The Experts: Byeong Cheol Lee, No. 86

Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 86 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Stiga Altimate Forehand Rubber: Visco Backhand Rubber: Visco Question: Hello I’m looking into buying a new paddle. I’m had good luck with the Visco rubber an mark v. I’m an intermediate all round player the scores most of my points on my backhand drive. Do […]

Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 85

Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 85 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Garaydia T-5000 Forehand Rubber: Donic Coppa Jo Silver Backhand Rubber: Donic Desto F3 Big Slam Question:  Hi… I want to ask how to do backhand drive, backhand topspin and backhand flick… Do backhand flick fight side spin… Thanks Answer: Hi Steven, Below are my tips […]

Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84

Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’m pretty much an above average table tennis player. I use all parts of the table and most would term me as a tactical player than a smasher. I do smash the ball very often but I like to have a bit […]

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