Chinese v European Technique

Strokes

Mayo May
Mayo May Asked 12 years ago

Can you explain the difference between Chinese's topspin stroke to Europeans or the rest of the world?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Mayo,

There is a notional difference between the two types.  The Europeans contact more of the bak of the ball and rely on the ball sinking into the rubber to generate the spin. The Chinese topspin tends you use the friction of the bat hitting the top of the ball fast to generate the spin.


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Mayo May

Mayo May Posted 12 years ago

Does it matter what equipment you play with ? Playing with Europeans rubbers with Chinese's Technique ?


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Marginally.  The softer rubbers are better for the European stroke and the harder rubbers are better for the Chinese strokes.


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