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Author:  ZeroZero [ 14 Jul 2016, 03:27 ]
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Hello everyone

- where are you from, country and club, where you play
I'm in the US, Los Angeles area. Play here in the office, and just very recently joined a local club.

- how long you've been playing (how old? :oops: )
Almost 2 months. 40+ years old

- playing style
People say I'm always attacking, so I guess attack style? I do have a fond admiration of defensive choppers though.

- level
fast growing budding seed, almost weed like :rock:

- job or what you do outside TT
bored at my job, but the $$$

- other hobbies
sport fishing, NHL hockey - Anaheim Ducks

- how you stumbled upon this forum
bored one day, random google search

I never cared for TT, or bothered to know how to play it properly other than to kill time with friends with beer in hand and just happy the ball went over.

Like some stories I've heard, people have picked up TT during their college dorm years, or there was a TT table brought into the office. Well, the later part is how I got seriously into it and is my current obsession. And now here I am...tah-dah!

Looking forward to getting to know some of the boardmembers here.
Author:  glennholder [ 14 Jul 2016, 15:04 ]
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Welcome ZeroZero!!

There is a lot to learn!

What kind of paddle/bat/racquet are you using?

What king of fish do you fish for?

I live in Canada. There is a lot of fishing here. And...8 TT clubs in my city, Winnipeg. (700,000 population)
Author:  ZeroZero [ 15 Jul 2016, 01:01 ]
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Thanks for the warm welcome Glennholder.

I just use the office and club's paddle. Should have my own by next week.

I do 90% saltwater, mostly shallow water off the 1/2 or 3/4 day boats. Don't do much deep sea anymore, cost and time commitments. However I do a lot of fly fishing off the beach, crack of dawn for 2 hours before the beach crowd arrives and then go to work a few blocks away. It's an odd sight to many people, as most associate fly fishing in idyllic rivers.

Oh you're in the 'Peg?! Go Jets Go! 8)
Author:  Tomahawk [ 18 Jul 2016, 00:54 ]
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Hi Everyone,


- where are you from, country and club, where you play
I am from India .Living in germany.

- how long you've been playing (how old?
I started playing in 2002 ,played for 4 years and then took a break.Started again in 2009 ,its been on and off since then.I am 32.

-- playing style
All round with emphasis on spin, with an occasional outburst. :D

- level
Low level ?. I honestly don't know.

- job or what you do outside TT
Engineer.

- other hobbies
Nerdy stuff and Motorcycling!

- how you stumbled upon this forum
Google got me here during the search for a new blade.

I've been a passive reader for a few weeks now.Hoping to contribute and learn.

Blade: Yasaka Silver All wood
BH: Mark V xs
FH: Yasaka Rising Dragon
Author:  glennholder [ 18 Jul 2016, 02:43 ]
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Hey ZeroZero, you have creative ideas for your fishing! Send a pic of a good catch some day!

This attached pic shows my creativity (10 years ago) of how to get to the fishing spot. I just drilled holes right through the roof of the car and bolted on my home made boat rack!

Yes! Go Jets Go!

You California people have no shortage of hockey...if you are a fan!

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Author:  glennholder [ 18 Jul 2016, 02:49 ]
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Welcome to the forum Tomahawk!!

You certainly live in a country that has a high appreciation for Table Tennis!

We all benefit when we share ideas on equipment and tactics!

Question: do you do tomahawk serves?
Author:  Tomahawk [ 18 Jul 2016, 03:48 ]
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Thank you glennholder.

About the Tomahawk, I do the side spin Tomahawk on FH and BH. Have been working on the other spins but they are far from match ready.
They just fly straight up or straight down for now. :(
Author:  ZeroZero [ 19 Jul 2016, 04:00 ]
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Hey Glennholder, it's not my pics, but this is effectively how we look like when we fly fish the surf. Jeff Priest is the guy that taught me how to cast when I first picked it up. Didn't know who he was at the time, but he spent a good amount of time teaching me at the training ponds at the Long Beach Casting Club weekly sessions.

http://www.eefishent.com/photo_gallery.htm
Author:  kim biceps [ 31 Jul 2016, 01:10 ]
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Hi Everyone, I'm Kim


- where are you from, country and club, where you play
Malaysia, kuala lumpur to both haha

- how long you've been playing (how old?
Since i was 9 I guess, school rep for both primary and secondary school, but never the best always second or third behind someone. Im 29 now.

-- playing style
Two winged player, I used to prefer my forehand when i was younger, but as i grow older it seems that on, and middle of the table play my bh is stronger and ppl started to categorize me as bh dominant since i finish ppls serves of a bh loop/push.

- level
Not a beginner, not a pro haha stuck in the middle i guess.

- job or what you do outside TT
Engineer.

- other hobbies
Diehard NBA fan, go to gym every once in a while, and guitars as well.

- how you stumbled upon this forum
Reviews. haha blade reviews.

Heya peeps nice to be here!
Author:  RebornTTEvnglist [ 31 Jul 2016, 01:54 ]
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Welcome to the forum Kim. Did you find the info on the blades you were curious about here?

We have quite a few here from Malaysia. Not sure if they are from KL or not. I'm sure some would be, its such a big part of Malaysia.
Author:  violoniste18 [ 31 Jul 2016, 07:45 ]
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hello,

I am a french player, switched to penhold about 2 years ago ( after 20 years with shakehand grip )

playing penhold was like a child dream for me, a bit difficult as I started, according to the fact I am 56 ...

Now it's ok, My competition level is nearly the same.

I am playing "traditionnal" style with one rubber only.

and I am violin teacher.
Author:  kim biceps [ 31 Jul 2016, 21:31 ]
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RebornTTEvnglist wrote:
Welcome to the forum Kim. Did you find the info on the blades you were curious about here?

We have quite a few here from Malaysia. Not sure if they are from KL or not. I'm sure some would be, its such a big part of Malaysia.



haha its small geographically speaking, not even a state, but the population are the most dense in that city. Haha yes, I was lurking at ooak quite a bit for the comparison of barwell fleet, ludeack fleet and violin (nittaku fan over here!) and finally coped the ludeack fleet, wish to see more nittaku fans in the future. I won few competitions wielding nittaku typhoon, storm and three star haha, they make the best pre assembled blades back then. Have a nice day mate!
Author:  j2sip [ 14 Aug 2016, 14:30 ]
Post subject:  hi!
Hello,I'm Jordan


- where are you from, country and club, where you play
Up north of the Philippines. We have an informal club consistting of 3 members and around 10 informal members haha

- how long you've been playing (how old?
Been playing 36, 33 and 8 years ago(when I was 10, 13 and 38years old). Getting serious and buying my 1st proper blade about a year ago.

-- playing style
Chinese style. Newlyconverted penholder. Love it!

- level
1 year 1hr a day, 4x a week experience. That still makes me a beginner

- job or what you do outside TT
Goverment employee (IT)

- other hobbies
playing guitar and bass in ouroffice band, building things(guitars, a DIY CNC machine, woodworking tools. A tabletennis blade is definitely next!)

- how you stumbled upon this forum
Reviews! Ilearned a lot here!

Thanks for reading.
Author:  haggisv [ 14 Aug 2016, 18:16 ]
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Welcome to the forum Jordan!!!
Author:  Riot207 [ 16 Aug 2016, 05:37 ]
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- where are you from, country and club, where you play
I hail from the Great White North (Maine)! I play at a local club in Central Maine, and travel all over New England to play in different clubs when I have the chance!

- how long you've been playing (how old? :oops: )
I have been playing this fantastic game for near half of my life, will be 29 in october!

- playing style
Two winged looper

- level
USATT 1500-1600 (I've bounced back and forth for years)

- job or what you do outside TT
Sr. Report and Data Specialist (i.e I make sure all of the providers in our hospital system are meeting medicare, and medicaid bench marks)

- other hobbies
I am an avid hunter, and fishermen, I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, running. Big time geek, I enjoy building computers, playing PC video games, and putting together websites.

- how you stumbled upon this forum
When you need information about pips, and anti this is where I was directed :)

Nice to meet you guys, I hope to be able to share some experience I've picked up along the way at some point in my stay here!
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