Playing with short pimples without sponge

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Last updated 12 years ago

Joe Cartaño

Joe Cartaño Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois can you help me about playing with short pimples without sponge?because when i hit the ball the ball goes down but when i put a little spin in it the ball goes out...i know the ball has no spin but i don't know how to hit the ball with no spin....... 

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Joe,

It is difficult to learn the game properly with this kind of bat.

The ball comes off very flat.  It makes it difficult to develop your strokes.  I would advise you try a bat with some sponge. 


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Joe Cartaño

Joe Cartaño Posted 12 years ago

alois do you know how to play if your opponent is using a short pimples without a sponge......

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago

Hi Joe,

You can be a bit more patient.  It is difficult for them to attack with this kind of bat.  If they are attacking with it, it is a bit harder for them to handle really heavy spin but they like the ball coming flat usually.  If they are defending with it they won't mind too much spin.  Try to keep the ball low because it is hard for them to lift the ball because of the lack of grip.

We will be making a Course lesson on this as part of our Match Strategy Course for Premium Members soon. 


Joe Cartaño

Joe Cartaño Posted 12 years ago

thank you very much alois!!......


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