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Looks like the latest equipment rule change from the alliance between the ITTF and table tennis manufacturers has begun the next money grab from table tennis players.

Thomas Keinath: "Almost every player is experimenting with new blades and trying harder and softer rubber combinations. Everything is still very uncertain at the moment...I think the Chinese are far ahead of us again and have other coverings that react better with the plastic balls."

Mission accomplished, Mr. Chairman.

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My whole set-up costs less than a sheet of Butterfly Dignics

Yes, I don't know anyone that's experimenting with different equipment to adjust for the new ball, and in my opinion a change in equipment is not required as it will make little difference, it just takes some adjustment.

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That's because the new ball isn't in widespread use yet. When it is, players will be looking for whatever equipment edge they can get, just like the pros are doing now.

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My whole set-up costs less than a sheet of Butterfly Dignics

That might be true, although I didn't get the impression USA was much different to AU.

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Those guys whose livelihood depends on TT may need to look at all options but they don't have to spend money to do it. As for me, I feel like my equipment works as well with new balls as with old ones.

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