【Equipment Reviews & Insights】

Table Tennis Racket Center of Gravity: How Does It Change with Rubbers?

How does adding rubbers affect a table tennis racket's center of gravity? See our simple measurement method and results, including a 18.9 mm shift toward the blade tip.

2026.09.22

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Anti-Slip Solutions for Reverse Penhold Backhand | Finger Tape vs. Sandpaper

Learn how to prevent finger slipping in penhold table tennis. Compare finger tape and sandpaper treatments for better grip and control, especially during the reverse penhold backhand.

2026.09.21

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Nittaku Moristo SP Review: A Short Pips Rubber Tested for RPB

I tested Nittaku Moristo SP short pips for RPB on a Chinese penhold racket. See my impressions of spin, control, banana flicks, flat hitting, drives, blocking, and more.

2026.08.24

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Table Tennis: Testing the RPB with Short Pips Rubber

I tested the Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB) with short pips rubber for two months and 80 practice matches. Discover the benefits, drawbacks, and techniques I experienced.

2026.08.22

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Reverse Penhold Backhand: Inverted or Short-Pips Rubber? What I Learned from 80 Practice Matches

Inverted or short-pips rubber for the reverse penhold backhand? I tested short-pips in about 80 practice matches and share what I learned about choosing the right rubber.

2026.08.21

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When Should You Replace Tacky Rubber? A Guide to Replacement Timing and Signs of Wear

When should you replace tacky rubber? Learn the key signs of wear, how ball-contact time affects lifespan, and why practice style and playing level matter.

2026.08.16

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From Ultra-Thin Rubber to Glayzer: My 2-Year Experience with the Reverse Penhold Backhand

Can Glayzer be used for the Reverse Penhold Backhand? I share my 2-year experience after switching from ultra-thin rubber, including spin, speed, stability, Chiquita, and mid-distance RPB drives.

2026.08.13

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Top 23 Heaviest Chinese Penhold Blades (2026) | Weight Ranking

Discover the 23 heaviest Chinese penhold blades ranked by average weight. Based on official 2026 catalogs and manufacturer data, this guide compares heavyweight all-wood and composite blades and explains how blade weight affects performance.

2026.08.01

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The 16 Lightest Chinese Penhold Blades (2026) | Average Weight Ranking by Brand

Looking for a lightweight Chinese penhold blade? Compare the 16 lightest models from 121 blades across 9 major brands. Includes average weights, prices, and the blade used by Félix Lebrun.

2026.07.25

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Kyohyo 8-80 Power Review for Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB)

Is Hurricane 8-80 Power a good rubber for Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB)? Discover its spin, control, blocking performance, weight, and a detailed comparison with Butterfly Glayzer after real match testing.

2026.07.18

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