OOAK Table Tennis Forum

Hey all.

I've been playing / practicing for just over a year now, using a premade shop bought butterfly bat, that cost around £20. I think its time to try and take it to the next level, and I think I should now get my first custom bat, but not sure where to start.

I have been given a blade from one of my club mates, but there are no rubbers on it.

Its a stiga all round classic WRB ? - Not sure if thats anygood... Advice welcome.

What would be a good set of rubbers to put on for an allround game, something that isnt going to break the bank. (No more than £50ish) or should I spend a bit more and get a different blade too ?? Its all so confusing, theres far too much choice out there

Regards,
Mac

Keep the new blade!

So im guessing by that response, its not a bad blade ?

What about rubber ideas ??

Would have to know more about what style you play and how well you play. Do you know basic strokes or just learned on your own?

Your blade is just fine because it is all round so you can play both defensive and offensive with it.
Thank your club mate for giving you one of the best all blades ever - ideal for advancing you style because of great control. Not too fast either and that is a good thing for you.
Get a pair of Yasaka Mark V rubbers or Butterfly Sriver and you'll be on your way. Those are Euro style grippy rubbers. If you want to try Chinese tacky rubber get Friendship Cream transcend. Nicely balanced for all strokes, durable and very cheap. Thickness of the sponge should be 1.8 - 2.0 mm.

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Blade: Yinhe (Galaxy) W-6 (flared)
FH: Friendship Cream Transcend (2.0 mm)
BH: Friendship Cream Transcend (2.0 mm)

I did have a few coaching lessons from a few of the better club players, and learnt a few of the basic strokes, then took to watching videos on youtube (ping skills, and TT Uni + others) and praticing them in games...

At the moment, I try and play a patient push / block game, and usually only try to attack when there is a good / easy opening. I have been told I have quite a good FH topspin, but my backhand topspin attack is better and more consistent. I have tried attacking when the ball is pushed long with back spin, but I struggle with this.. (partly due to lack of technique, but mostly because I cant get any lift on the ball with the pre-made bat.) This style works quite well against the mid ranked players where I play.... But I would like to be able to attack more, and in time take on the better players...

The Stiga with better rubbers will help looping backspin alot.
There are too many rubbers to list but Shriver in 2mm is not a bad choice.
If you want to have a good spinny looping game, I would go with 2mm or max.

thanks everyone for the replies.

After much hunting through various sites, UK and over seas. I have decided on a pair of Yasaka Mark V's. I was going to go with the sriver, but there seemed too many variations which confused me and the Mk V's were a little cheaper. I ended up ordering them from the OOAK store, as it worked out about £15 cheaper than getting them domestically. So hopefully should have them soon. Can't wait.

Again, thanks everyone

You will have a very capable setup. Stick with it.

Just wondering if there was a big VAT bill from Customs..

Iskandar