I had this question on another thread but want to put in the proper place.

What is the difference between a standard SP FH stroke and an inverted FH stroke. From my understanding, a SP stroke is the same as an inverted driving FH stroke at least close to the table. The difference being that with inverted I wouldn't be able to pull that stroke off on heavy backspin balls, especially short ones unless I do a different stroke like a flip. And with SP I wouldn't be able to counter-loop.

Is this correct or am I missing something with regards to the standard short pip forehand stroke?

I only use 3 forehand strokes with my NP-8, brush loop against heavy underspin deep low serves/returns ;basic forehand drive against low, deep top spin, with end of stroke ending in front of my face; and the smash against anything return that is too high, with the stroke ending across my chest, below the left shoulder or lower, depending on high the ball I hit is. I will not use a short pips that I cannot brush loop with because it affords me more options when needed. I used to be an inverted forehand looper until my age caught up with me. I still need inverted on my backhand, which I can twiddle when needed.