Type of bat

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Last updated 15 years ago

Brandon Unknown

Brandon Unknown Asked 15 years ago

Hi guys. I just wanted to ask you all how to choose the type of rubber. I am currently using RITC Friendship 563. However i am not sure what type of rubber it is and how to use it. My coach says it is short pimples but my friends and other coaches say its medium pimples. I'm really confused. Also, i would like to know how to use it. I am more of an offensive player on the forehand. What do you suggest i use for my forehand rubber? Hurricane III? Thanks so much!

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi James,

RITC Friendship 563 is a medium pimple rubber.

Without seeing you play, it is hard to recommend a rubber exactly but Hurricane III is a good rubber, especially for forehand topspin with spin.  give it a try.

 


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Lionel Unknown

Lionel Unknown Posted 15 years ago

Hi Alois,

Comparing Hurricane III (H3) to Sriver(S), and to Mark V (MV), are you able to draw a simple conclusion in the following manner which can help us to have a good indicative comparison (for reference only):

 For example:

Looping top spin against top spin :  H3 = BEST :  MV = BETTER, S = GOOD

Looping top spin against backspin :  H3 = Good, S = Better, MV = BEST

Thanks....


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago

Looping top spin against top spin : MV = BEST : S = BETTER, H3 = GOOD Looping top spin against backspin : H3 = Best M = Better, S = Good Topspin against Block: MV = Best S = Better, H3 = Good Block against Topspin S = Best, MV = Better, H3 = Good These are my feelings anyway.

Charles Unknown

Charles Unknown Posted 15 years ago

From what I heard, H3 is slow without speed glue. Another variable is that it dosen't have all the gears like Mark V and Sriver. In Table Tennis Forums, they say that there are other versions of H3 likr Nittaku, Provincial etc. If you want. go buy the Factory Tuned H3. It's a bit pricey plus hard to find.

Lionel Unknown

Lionel Unknown Posted 15 years ago

Thanks Alois, Charlie, though it is Alois's personal opinion, it is quite a appreciable references for us during choices of which to stick to the blade.  And may I know this opinion is based on a blade with which rating (Off+/Off/Off-/All Round/Def etc..)?  Thanks in advance....   

Lionel Unknown

Lionel Unknown Posted 15 years ago

Hi Alois, when you mean block against top spin and put the rating from best to good, do you mean for example, block the ball without the ball return with flying high and far off the table edge being considered best?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago

I think Sriver is the easiest to block with so that you make an effective return with it.


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