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nick foss
nick foss Asked 10 years ago

Hi guys ,

I have just returned to playing after a 30 year gap.

When I was a junior I was fairly decent ( county ranked ) and played with Sriver.

Having recently returned to the game I bought a new bat - Petr Korbal OFF with Tenergy 05 FX on both sides.

I find that I lack control and touch with it.

Not only is it very fast but the ball seems to bounce off it.

I can loop well with it but have problems killing and "digging" the ball close to the table.

I have considered going back to Sriver but wonder whether there are any better modern rubbers ( Mark V or better ?) which will give touch,  feel , control and spin with decent speed.

I attack on my forehand and block / counter on my backhand.

Thanks in advance, Nick

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Nick,

Good to hear you are back enjoying the game after 30 years.

I would go back to the Sriver.  It is as good as any to start with.  The Tenergy rubbers are very fast and especially if you haven’t played for a while you will find it really fast.

Keep the rubber when you take it off and you may find that after a while you are ready to move up again to the faster set up.

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nick foss

nick foss Posted 10 years ago

Thanks very much for the prompt reply and advice which I think I will take .

Would you put the striver on the Petr Korbell OFF blade ( and retain the tenergy rubbers ) or on a spare blade which I have - Andro cell core which I think is an all round blade.

Re the striver I was going to get 2.1 for my forehand and 1.5/.7 for my backhand to give a bit more control. Any thoughts?

 

Thanks Nick

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago Latest

Since you have another blade then I would use that.  Re the thicknesses I think you are on the right track.  I think 1.7 on the BH would be thin enough and the 2.1 on the FH would give you enough spin and speed.

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