Seeing as the purpose of the Table Tennis Database is to give people an understanding of the equipment they might buy, I thought I’d share some personal tips on how to write reviews that will be helpful to all readers. Hopefully this will be a useful guide to increase the quality of the reviews. Okay, …
Category Archives: Tips
“Overall” rating. Useless?
I’ve always struggled with the “overall” rating that is put on a product. Restaurant review sites use a star system for the overall experience, Amazon has a similar system for books, and we have the overall rating out of 10. How relevant and useful is this rating though?
Using Reviews and Ratings Effectively
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. …
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.
Writing Out a Game Plan for Improvement
All serious table tennis players should set long term goals. Having a goal ensures that you keep making steady progress and spend your practice time effectively instead of stagnating as you practice aimlessly.
12 Drills That I Use
To dramatically pick up your game, you need a solid routine of various types of drills. Here are the drills that I personally use on a daily basis.
What I Do When I’m Losing
I’m playing a very important match in a tournament. I am losing 0-2 in games and now losing 0-5 in the third game. What should I do?
How often should I change my rubber?
It’s important to know how often to replace your rubber with a new sheet. Use an old one too long and you’ll be playing with reduced performance. Switch too often and you’re wasting money with very little benefit.
Carbon or Wood?
In this blog series, I will be answering the questions most frequently asked. Should I use a carbon or all-wood blade? Generally, carbon blades are faster and more suitable for the advanced player. For a beginner, it is best to choose a very slow, controlled wood blade. This will allow the player to develop solid …
Being an Effective Coach at Tournaments
Encouraging and coaching fellow club members at tournaments is one of the best aspects of a competition. In this article, I’m going to outline how to coach another player between games.