Hi, I’m Masapi!
I majored in Physical Chemistry during my undergraduate and graduate studies. Because I feel a strong connection to the world of research, I named my blog “Table Tennis Lab.”
Due to my academic background, I have a deep interest in analyzing tactics and equipment (rackets and rubbers) and exploring table tennis from a physical and scientific perspective.
I played table tennis throughout junior high, high school, and university. Although my time for playing decreased significantly after starting my professional career 25 years ago, I still maintain a practice routine at least once a week. I am passionate about table tennis equipment and often experiment on the table in my home studio.
With over 40 years of experience in the world of table tennis, I started this blog to share the wealth of knowledge I’ve accumulated. While I may not be a national-level athlete, I have great confidence in my understanding of equipment and strategic concepts. I also have experience coaching beginners and ladies’ teams.
In this blog, I provide useful information mainly for beginner to intermediate players. I hope you find my insights helpful!
Player Profile
Style: Penholder, Close-to-table Looper (Mainly using Chinese Penhold)
Signature Move: Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB)
Background: * Multiple-time city champion during junior high and high school.
Participated in a national-level university tournament.
Best 8 in regional university newcomer tournaments (two consecutive years).
Expertise: Extensive knowledge of table tennis equipment.
Note: This profile was translated from the original Japanese with the assistance of AI. I am dedicated to providing accurate information for table tennis fans worldwide.