OOAK Table Tennis Forum

Hi, thanks for your reply. No vids I'm afraid. As for my set up I do have an old stiga stellan bengtsson defensive blade. The coach at my club has an allround one probably same age. Doubt if you could easily get this model as its old. This season, I've changed to another old def blade. Nothing special just basic. However based on what you say about control, I'd say for sure go with a slower defensive blade. Tsp did some gooduns I believe. Combined with the neo anti, and the rev rubber of your choice it will give you great feel and control, so you can lead with your anti, and come round for attacks with your normal side. I've tried the neo with all rounds and faster blade, but prefer slower for best effect. I haven't ever tried neo in anything other than the 2mm, I would presume 1.5 may be a little less pacey, interested to know what you think of it. I'm very comfortable with it. My forehand rubber is an old sheet of chop and drive, which, I think is only 1.7mm. Bear in mind I believe important to be a little proactive with the neo..it will confuse even better players. One other thing for me anyhow, is having a fairly light and balanced set up..I do twiddle a lot, so its nice to feel lighter. With that in mind I like the idea of less sponge say up to 1.5mm. And a straight handled blade better for sure, but it's not imperative if you dont like that type of handle.

Yes I find that if I chop chop chop with neo it becomes boring and unless your solid predictable. Key is for sure to vary up the tempo. So for example I'll push punch chop and then, sometimes a roll, even a hit. Another good tip is, twiddle and play normal rev for a while, then surprise with an anti.. mix it is the key.