When I first started the Table Tennis Database in 2008, I wanted to provide a platform that helps people to get really accurate and useful information so they could make an informed purchase. Reviews and ratings can be very helpful for this, but they have their limits, and there are many ways to misuse them. …
Author Archives: Arthur Lui
Life as a Tournament Volunteer
I’m sipping a hot cup of coffee as I write this from my hotel room at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for the 2013 US Open.
When asking for an equipment suggestion…
In our forum, we get a lot of people asking for a recommendation on what rubbers or blade to pick. However the answer I always give is a series of questions. In order to give a helpful recommendation, we need to know more about you, your skill level, your playing style, and other specific needs.
Help Fund the “Top Spin” Documentary
There is a Kickstarter project to fund a new documentary featuring Arial Hsing, Lily Zhang, and Michael Landers. They are seeking to raise $75,000 by July 19, 2012. Please watch the video and have a look. I’ve already got my pledge in, I hope you will too! Note that you can get great prizes depending …
Slow down, son!
It’s easy to get enamoured by the latest Tensor technology and the bright packaging of the Butterfly Tenergy series, but this equipment is usually not suitable for most people, especially players at the amateur/intermediate level. My own personal rule is that nobody with a USATT rating under 1900 (or isn’t being coached) should be using …
How London is Spreading Table Tennis
There is always a lot of talk about how the USATT should grow the sport of table tennis in America. Here’s a peek at what Ping! London is doing across the ocean. Check out their website: http://pinglondon.com. Do you think this would work in North America?
What does “control” actually mean?
As I was conceiving the Table Tennis Database and going through all the ratings characteristics to include, “control” always seemed like an odd one. Speed and spin seem pretty clear. If you run an experiment using two rackets with the same blade and just compare two different rubbers, and use the same stroke to hit …
World Championship of Ping Pong in Las Vegas
To anyone who will be in the Las Vegas area, the World Championship of Ping Pong will be taking place at the Palms Resort in Las Vegas in February 7-8. Tickets are Free. Get yours by calling the Pearl Box Office: (702) 942-7777. Some of the top players competing will be: Stefan Feth (Germany) William …
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What’s Your Ideal Mental State?
Table tennis is a highly physical and athletic sport, but there’s also a mental side that you need to take note of. In my own experience, I’ve seen how different mental states can strongly affect my play. I’ve found that I play at my best against challenging opponents when I take the role of the …
Table Tennis Dictionary
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve got a Table Tennis Dictionary with definitions of all the terms you’ll need to know about equipment characteristics, strokes, etc. Isn’t it about time you got educated? Here are the most popular terms recently looked up: “Cho!” Loop Anatomic handle Double bounce Brush