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Hey Alois!
I have noticed a lot of professionals including yourself and Jeff use the black rubber side of your paddle as your forehand. I was just wondering why this is and if it serves any practical purpose other than preference.
Thanks!
Joel
Hi Joel,
There is no difference at all between the black and the red. It is purely a matter of your own preference.
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Mudit Kapoor Posted 14 years ago
Hi,
I have a different opinion on this. Please have a look the below link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_Qi_(table_tennis) section style and equipment. After reading this, I have swapped my backhand and forehand and I can feel the difference.
- Mudit
Leslie Yin Posted 14 years ago
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
It is great to hear people's thoughts on the matter. I myself don't believe there is a noticeable difference between black and red rubbers although I have mainly used Japanese style rubbers. Here are some more readers thoughts from an earlier question regarding the difference between red and black table tennis rubbers.
Again, try not to get to hung up on equipment. As long as you have a good quality bat, the main thing to concentrate on is improving your technique.
Ji-Soo Woo Posted 14 years ago
Andrew T Posted 14 years ago
Great point, Ji-Soo,
That the black side is sticky also makes sense as tar is sticky.
Ironically my black side is stickier, but they are different rubbers.