Not so sticky rubber
Equipment
Joemar Abajay Asked 12 years ago
When I use a bat with not so sticky rubber on both sides, can I play like it was a short pimples? like flat hitting the ball? ^^"
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Joemar,
If the rubber has lost its grip it is best to change the rubber. You can hit the ball flat with it but because it has lost its grip you will not be able to generate the spin that you need for your strokes. The slight amount of topspin even for the counterhit and controlled strokes is important to get the ball dipping onto the table.
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azhar bhabha Posted 12 years ago
but the query is an interesting one. wont the reduced friction make it behave like a short pimpled rubber ??
A little. There is also less elasticity in the rubber with the short pimples.
Joemar Abajay Posted 12 years ago
Hmm thanks mr.Alois, ^O^