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Before I start my discussing and asking question, I have read multiple post about these two blades and understand the key difference between them but I just want a more in depth answer from people who own one of these two or both. So from what I know the W is more in favor of the forehand player and the Q is more balance in both department but favor more the backhand. I do feel that because I own the commercial version not the national. For my style I favor more forehand but I would like to be balance and play better at both.

1. Is it worth the upgrade to get the Q or go with the W?

2. My commercial Q setup is heavy with the handle being pretty thick is that the case for the W? There has been some mix answer I seen online

I have been watching table tennis for a while now, and for some reason I can rarely remember the expedite rule coming into effect except in the last five or so years, mainly with Hashimoto and other modern japanese choppers.

Looking at the 2000s and 2010s, defensive players like Kim Kyung ah, Park Mi-Young, Suh Hyo Wan, Wu Yang, Han Ying, I can't remember seeing expedite rule applied very much to them, with a third official counting points. Is there a reason for why it is more applicable now, or am I remembering incorrectly and expedite rule was used in their games as often as it is for modern choppers? Did those older choppers just attack more often or were attackers back then worse at returning chops and different spins or were good enough to end the rallies faster? Or are choppers today like Hashimoto more consistent and better than earlier choppers, and chopping longer before counterattacking, while attackers can loop back consistently but not finish the points quickly?

Maybe the ball change in 2014 also is relevant to this, but the ball changes generally made it more difficult for choppers.

(I also don't think I've seen it applied for Joo Se-Hyuk's matches or Ruwen Filus, but men's game is usually faster and shorter points so that makes sense the games aren't as long.)

The expedite rule in its current form has been the same since 2001, with a minor change in 2010.

Looking for some advice

When doing forehand loops against topspin my practice partner notices it has a hooking sidespin along with topspin. Is there any way to prevent the sidespin? It may have something to do with the fact that I hold my racket with the backhand dominant grip. Should I open my wrist more during the forehand?

In the the development stage beginner to intermediate, while everything is still super moldable what should your mindsets be towards certain things to not cap your game at a certain level say 1700ish. Not fearing a missed stroke, developing proper muscle memory of good mechanics. Play to win not to lose etc. What mindset would you want to give yourself if you were starting from scratch again today.

Not dropping a single set untill quarterfinal to opponents like Duda+Tomokazu is insane. He was good before, but not this level. It'd be cool if unrepresented man won it all (def does deserve to represent.)

I live in India and I can't find the live streams for US smash on the WTT channel. There's no local broadcasting partner available on the insta post either: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaI5Yq-HzMy/?img_index=1

Where can I watch it live?

One of the scariest players ever when he is on that timing

I know on paper, sponge thickness are designed for a certain effect and style of play but how is it really in reality or actual play? Is 0.5 significantly different to 1.0? And 1.0 to 1.5? I have a 1.5 right now and wondering if buying and changing to 0.5 will be worth the money? Or just stick to 1.5? I want to develop a modern defender style chopping on backhand far from the table and attack on FH when there is a chance.

I am beginner,started playing 8 months ago,but only like 1,5 months with coach. I was just blocking or pushing with my backhand 80% of the time and when ball was going to the forehand I barely used forehand. After some coaching I can switch between backhand and forehand,but my forehand is so weak. I can't finish the stroke fully,cuz im scared that it will fly off the table,so I also usually just block.I can win sometimes,but it gives me barely any pleasure.So I was wondering what style should I try? I'm thinking about trying japanese or korean penhold just for the forehand,but my stronger stroke is backhand and my footwork is weak

I wanna visit china for 3-4 weeks and was wondering about what is a good TT school that i can attend for ~3 weeks.

Also how’s the prices overall? Is it worth it to get training in china or my home country would be enough

I just want to up-level my skills in the game. I’m considered intermediate player with great backhand shots

Unbelievable match!!!!!!!