Long Pimple sponges
Equipment
Sasha Savic Asked 11 years ago
Hi, Alois
Earlier we had a quality discussion about deception with LP, about effects of OX LP, etc. In your opinion, what do you think is better, in general: OX or thin sponge with LP. I have an option to purchase Spinlord Dornerglanz 0,6mm and there is a OX version. What do you think?
And, can LP with 0,6 mm sponge be deceptive? I tried with my LP with 1,5 mm, sometimes it worked. For instance, when someone pushes me backspin, I return with side spin, and people often go over the table with the ball. But, I don't get as much effect as I would like. I started to twiddle, and to make some backhand topspin, so, I want to have more effect with LP, because I have a good practice in twiddling. I hope you understand my question, and give me your idea about this. Thanks
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Sasha,
The 0.6 mm sponge may be a good compromise. You will get more effect than with the 1.5mm and still get a bit of control because of the sponge.
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Sasha Savic Posted 11 years ago
Ok, thank you. But, before I do get the rubber, can you tell me what are advantages of playing with 1,5 mm sponge? Is there a way to benefit from that composition and what kind of benefit. I know that Joo Se Hyuk plays with that thickness, although, he is a great player
Regarding to Joo, I have a question
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98MJ3d1JkQ
In this video there a re two serve returns that Joo Se Hyuk does. One is at 2:51, and the other one is on 3:00. Can you tell me what does he do there, what kind of movement does he make, because I don't get it. Thanks
Hi Sasha,
Playing with 1.5mm will give you better control especially against really fast balls.
In the video this is just a push with the pimples. He comes through forward to make it slightly faster.
Ji-Soo Woo Posted 11 years ago
Hey Sasha
check this video out. It's a REALLY great and useful video with Chen Weixing demonstrating the side swipe. He is really the main LP player I see who regularly uses the side swipe at the highest level of competition.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjMSGj8_4xI
I watch this video regularly to work on the side swipe myself.