Chopping Using Normal Rubber
Strokes
Jack Tan Asked 6 years ago
I was thinking of developing a chopper/attacker style and practiced quite a bit of chopping (with reference from your videos (: ), however I realised that it is almost impossible to chop fast balls. Specifically forehand loops which are loaded with topspin. I have tried waiting for the ball's spin and speed to dissipate, but the topspin drags the ball down too quickly. I have also tried chopping with a more vertical stroke as shown in your video, but the ball still jumps up too high.
Questions:
Is it actually possible to chop fast, topspin loops with normal rubber?
Do I need to get pimple rubber to be able to chop properly?
Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago
Hi Jack,
It is possible to chop a fast topspin wth normal rubber. It does require a lot of practice and touch.
The vertical stroke is a start, then think about relaxing your hand to absorb the speed and even think about the stroke going a little backwards, to get the ball to drop onto the table.
If you try this for a while and can't het the feel for it then maybe a switch to long pimples is the way to go.
Recommended Video
Backhand Chop
This video lesson teaches the backhand chop. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using long pimples on your backhand.
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D K Posted 6 years ago
What equipment do you use,Jack?
If you use an offensive setup,the chopping especially on backhand can become really troublesome.
Persona lexperience.
Jack Tan Posted 6 years ago
Thanks coach!
@D K
I'm using Rakza 7(2.0mm)[FH] + Rakza X(2.0mm)[BH] + Yinhe Uranus-3(OFF). Yes, I'm actually having quite a hard time chopping with my backhand especially since Rakza X is a tensor rubber. It'll take a while to get it right.
Rohan Keogh Posted 6 years ago
I use Rakza X on my FH on an ALL/OFF balsa core blade and find FH chopping difficult with it. On my other, similar blade I have Victas 401 on both sides and find the chopping much more consistent. Obviously some of the issue is technique but I suspect the Rakza X just isn't the best rubber for chopping, especially on a faster blade. I wonder if it would be a different story on a more defensive blade.