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Sami
PostPosted: 10 Apr 2023, 21:29 
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It appears some famous knowledgeable forum members have stopped contributing..... I KNOW for a fact YOU keep reading the forum posts but have decided to stay away from it all....

Sad story!!
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Joo Se Kev
PostPosted: 11 Apr 2023, 19:23 
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I'm trying to get back to it more honestly. It's been 90% a time constraint thing for me at least. I have three young kids and a lot going on in the past few years.

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LordCope
PostPosted: 11 Apr 2023, 21:11 
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Not sure if I count as either famous or knowledgeable... but... also a time thing. I'm pretty busy with work and training, and family etc.

I also get a little tired of seeing the same questions recycled, and wonder why people can't use the search function.

Sometimes I think ChatGPT could answer most questions. I just tried:

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Q: I am using sriver on my forehand, but want something a bit faster, but which I can still control - what do you recommend?

A: If you're looking for a faster rubber with good control, there are a number of options available on the market. Here are a few that you might consider:

Yasaka Mark V: This is a classic rubber that is known for its speed and control. It has been popular for many years and is still used by many professional players.

Donic Acuda S3: This is a high-performance rubber that offers good speed and spin. It has a soft sponge that provides good control, making it a good option for players who want a balance of speed and control.

Tibhar Evolution MX-P: This is a fast and dynamic rubber that offers great speed and spin. It has a hard sponge that provides good control, making it a good option for players who want a faster rubber without sacrificing control.

Butterfly Tenergy 05: This is a high-performance rubber that is used by many professional players. It offers excellent speed and spin, and has a springy sponge that provides good control.

Ultimately, the best rubber for you will depend on your playing style and preferences. I recommend trying out a few different rubbers to see which one works best for you.

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Lorre
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Sami wrote:
It appears some famous knowledgeable forum members have stopped contributing..... I KNOW for a fact YOU keep reading the forum posts but have decided to stay away from it all....

Sad story!!


I'm struggling with some kind of dartritis, but then the TT form of it. If I'm one of those famous members... Boy, I'm getting old then!

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Def-attack
PostPosted: 12 Apr 2023, 07:58 
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Not sure if I am there... But same story, too much other things to do... Life itself is taking soo much time now (two almost adult kids with neuro psychological diagnoses (autism, adhd), getting divorced amd therefore selling the house we recently bought, work, other hobbies (disc golf, moutainbiking)...

So I try to focus where I can help the most with as little time consumption as possible :)

Take care!

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TTbuddy
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Posting or not on this forum. You guys are ALL legends! :bow:
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Sami
PostPosted: 12 Apr 2023, 20:17 
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Thank you,everyone!!! You are all truly great!.....the right time will come to enlighten us all....most of amateurs " success is due to your valuable contributions! :up: :clap:
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dwruck
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Sorry to hear of your problems Def-Attack. I hope that things turn around for you and improve.

Soon I'll be transitioning out of table tennis mode into golf mode. We don't get a lot of time of nice warm weather here, so when it comes I try to take full advantage of it!

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charmander defender
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Sorry to hear about life interfering in table tennis.......however,in my opinion, we can use table tennis as a tool to relax and focus on something different...I also understand that if your mind is in trouble it is difficult to compete / enjoy yourself in this sport .......this sport is above all a mental thing, given the same technique and physicality .
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Der_Echte
PostPosted: 13 Apr 2023, 04:43 
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Don't ask me, I'm just a janitor.

You will notice that MANY of the old time high volume posters for obvious reasons no longer post so often... there is only so much to say so often that has already been said.

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wilkinru
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I just couldn't play for a couple of years.

I'm back!
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Retriever
PostPosted: 14 Apr 2023, 09:59 
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I now live in a table tennis back water. All matches are handicapped so it is difficult to say whether I am playing well. I am the best player playing comp but not the best player in the club. The best player in the club has a philosophical problem with how the comp is run.

I have started a training and practice afternoon locally as there wasn't one previously. Always playing handicap does not allow for improvement in my opinion. I am now in the middle of adding a come and try part to it. So far have had it featured on the local radio station sports show a couple of times, and in the local free paper. Have put up posters in local towns and am still working on getting it into the local paid paper. So far 1 new member from it and a couple of children of a member have turned up a couple of times.

My contract for work was cancelled in November and I have been looking for work since. Having turned the age mentioned in a Beatles song title, having niche IT skills and living regionally ,new jobs are not plentiful.

Umpiring has been difficult as I am around 150 km from where it all happens in Sydney.

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jazzcomp
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Seems quite far. Let us know when you're closer and have a hit with beginners :)
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dunc
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There is a lot more content available on YouTube now, and the forum has seemed pretty dead in recent times.

I wonder if Haggis could set up a Discord server? That would be a cool place to chat with TT buddies. Could have similar rooms as we have subforums

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tosamyng
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I actully made an account here just to ask a question but it seems like either I phrased it poorly or no one knows or the thread is dead :(
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