Long pips with or without sponge

Table Tennis Equipment

Last updated 7 years ago

Hao Jun

Hao Jun Asked 8 years ago

Hi,

I am interested in buying a long pips rubber, however, I do not know if I should buy one with or without sponge. When I chop, I would be close (not too close) to the table most of the time, unless my opponent has a really quick loop then, I drop back a little. So, what type of pips do you recommend me to play with?

Thanks


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Hao,

To start wiht it is better to get a thin sponge under the pimples which will help you to control the ball.  As you progress you can think about playing without sponge.  This is a progression that you may explore later.

The No sponge or 'Ox', will give you better effect but is more difficult for you to control.


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Tushar Verma

Tushar Verma Posted 7 years ago

Did the sponge in Long Pips rubber effects its speed?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago

Yes it will.  The thicker sponge will make the ball come off faster.



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