Novice looking for blade/rubber suggestions. (8)

Novice looking for blade/rubber suggestions.
by Jeff 19 years ago

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by khvn 19 years ago

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by Jeff 19 years ago

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by Kevin 19 years ago

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by bes 19 years ago

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by Jeff 19 years ago

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by bes 19 years ago

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by cole 19 years ago

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by Jeff 19 years ago

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by bes 19 years ago

The following message (subject: Re: Novice looking for blade/rubber suggestions.) was posted by bes, on 3/24/2005 12:40:42 PM:

Jeff,
If you like the feel and play of Tango use it. I haven't usde it, but, from what I've read it is probably a little fast for a learning rubber. Of course, everyone seems to have different things that work for them...

I haven't played with an Opticon, but have liked most of the Donic blades I've played with... The Timo Boll and Cat should be fine as well.

Just pick a combo, then don't fool with it for a while. Learning some of the strokes you'll need is tough enough without constantly having to adjust to equipment changes.

I recommend you work on
1) serves - they are very, very important, look easy, but aren't.
2) serve returns - can't win if you can't get the ball in play (and not teed up for a smash)
3) Basic forehand and backhand drives (Carl Hardin has a pretty good DVD that illustrates)
4) Footwork - this is actually required to accomplish 2) and 3), so should probably be rated higher. If you aren't in the right place and position, you are unlikely to hit a good shot.

Tip - when working on the basic strokes go at 50% to 75% and really concentrate on form, timing, and hitting the ball in the middle of the blade. Doing this will ingrain good technique, and you'll probably be amazed at the speed/power you can generate by hitting the ball correctly and solidly.

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