Ahh, the elusive 'feel' of the bat + rubber setup... To me, it consists of the grip, workmanship, weight, sound and look of the bat. Same goes to the rubber, but more on the 'feel' when glued to the bat and hitting the ball (bounciness, sound, recoil, weight, location of center point, quality of ball returned...) Sounds like an art, don't you think?

It's a very complicated subject. New/inexperienced players may have a hard time understanding that, but seasoned players who spent time studying their setup will. Also, as I said before, if you don't have proper skill sets, it's a lot harder to understand or appreciate some of those good equipments...

I'll be at SETTC tomorrow. 6.30 onwards. Anyone going at this time?

Thanks for the compliment, kuntilanak.
In my earlier encounter with table tennis, I was an EJ nut and I read and search the 'net for info. on anything about table tennis, but playing wise just an "average joe".
Now, just enjoy the game and the camaradie, whether using a simple basic set-up or a "borrowed" high-end equipment.

I concur with both your comment as well as Steven's comment.
The blade or bat is important, coupled with the right rubber type will make the "perfect" set-up. The type of blade must suit the player style, for eg. a slow blade for a defensive chopper or a fast blade for a player who likes to use speed as his primary attacking option. Sometimes a fast blade with a slow rubber will give an "medium" or "overall" feel but a fast blade with a "fast rubber" may suit the player who likes to play a fast and speedy game.
For a defensive player who plays "chopper" style and push, a slower set-up will be appropriate, IMO.
Hence, there is no hard and fast rules on the perfect set-up, but I agree with kuntilanak's comment that the clade is a very important aspect compare to the rubber.
On the other hand, I also agree with steven that the Butterfly Mizutani Jun coupled with Acuda S2 and Tenergy 64 (of which some people deemed to be a good blade and good rubbers) may feel awful. I for one has try something similar and I cannot control the speed of this set-up. When I drive, the ball fly up, when I block the ball bounced away from the table at a very fast speed. (I think I rather use a slower set-up because this does not suits my style or I may not have enough practice with these combination - like what cede1975 mentioned)

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will try to be at SETTC today (28/6) around 7pm.

Just to update ! I finally got my Malin Extra Off + Hurricane 3 NEO ( a mistake) + Sriver (ok)
* mistake -- coz doesn't match the blade... hard like rock as I am having Stiga + H3 w/o problem..

That's all ... will hv to fork out more a rubber chg...
Another below average guy wasting money in action...no pain no improvement...

hello. anyone going SETTC today? im gonna go today, after work. hopefully got people playing there haha

hi guys!! i m new here.

currently searching for table tennis table to buy.
do u guys know where to buy the cheapest one around kl area?

thanks.

No worries lah, Mexteman.
If you stay or work nearby me, I can lend you my other used rubber to try before you buy.
With Sriver, you will never go wrong as this is a, IMO, "balance" rubber ie not too slow nor fast in terms of ball rebound.

so nice.....do you plan to move to Ampang/Setiawangsa area any time soon ?

anyone know where got this bat?
http://www.rodneystabletennis.co.nz/popup_image.php?pID=221

blütenkirsche b3008

i am using it for few years now many scratches already, anyone can let me know the price and place to buy?

any pingpong centers or players in kluang johor pls???

U can go to Batu Pahat. There quite a few place to play ping pong, with good players. I only play there once or twice a year when visit my brother

thanks forgot_86.. kluang reli is a small town with no entertainment here sigh

Not at the moment, lot101.
I just moved to Puchong 1 1/2 year ago from Sg Buloh.

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Added on July 18, 2012, 10:32 amTry presports.com. I remember they do take in this brand, Blutenkirsche.

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Added on July 18, 2012, 10:34 amYou can check with Kluang Table Tennis Association.
I remember, they just conduct a coaching course under TTAM and TTAJ.

This post has been edited by pingpang: Jul 18 2012, 10:34 AM

Does anyone of you play at star elite ?puchong area ~ kindly tell ~i'm so interested to join !

i bought mine from them, but now they dont have that already

I played there every Friday.

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Added on July 20, 2012, 12:43 pmIf presports do not carry this brand anymore, then my guess is that you have to search online and buy it from other countries.

This post has been edited by pingpang: Jul 20 2012, 12:43 PM

hi,

anyone know where to play at bandar tun hussein onn or cheras?

got player at Saujana Utama sg buloh? come play at my house

Cheras player here...long time nvr play..

i dunno if anyone want to have the tourney. I there is lot more people want i will start again the league tourney. or just one day tournament.
PM me if anyone interested

For cheras player can PM me too if want to have a match or a sweat out training. pm me and let me know where u usually play i will go and find you guys.

This post has been edited by K2002: Jul 23 2012, 03:48 AM