Table Tennis Discussion Thread

Recently I started playing table tennis in my office

so, thought of discussing more on this.

Lets discuss :-D

u can post some Tips, Tricks and Tutorials here

It has been more than 3 years since I last played. Looks like I need to search for my paddle.

Heard this is good for reflexes and concentration. Started playing in office for the past month or so post lunch.
I believe the most important thing to do better in this game is to observe how your opponent is playing.

ajayritik said:
Heard this is good for reflexes and concentration. Started playing in office for the past month or so post lunch.
I believe the most important thing to do better in this game is to observe how your opponent is playing.

you play with your own racket ?

Zangetsu said:
you play with your own racket ?

No. There is one available in our play area. But that's not good.
I intend to get a own bat infact a pair of them and practise with my wife in our apartment.
Just not getting the time.

ajayritik said:
Heard this is good for reflexes and concentration. Started playing in office for the past month or so post lunch.
I believe the most important thing to do better in this game is to observe how your opponent is playing.

And not to mention how to pick up a serve and lift chop.

The most important thing in this is SPIN
without that its hard to win matches :mrgreen:

Zangetsu said:
Recently I started playing table tennis in my office

What you said here

Zangetsu said:
The most important thing in this is SPIN
without that its hard to win matches

and what you say here doesn't sync.
Too Early to discuss about spin I believe.

ajayritik said:
What you said here

and what you say here doesn't sync.
Too Early to discuss about spin I believe.

Its not about Syncing...even pro members can post here their tips.

Zangetsu said:
Its not about Syncing...even pro members can post here their tips.

No bro what I wanted to say was maybe it's too early for you to think about Spin etc.

I have the TT rackets in my drawer in office since years. Hardly played for a few days.
Usually I don't get time, but willingness is also to blame maybe.

Vyom said:
I have the TT rackets in my drawer in office since years. Hardly played for a few days.
Usually I don't get time, but willingness is also to blame maybe.

no problem, buy this , and start playing with family members @ ur home. available @7k.

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^^ But he needs partner to play.

^^that's a small size table and not as per the standard size :-D

@ Zangetsu I saw a standard table in supermarket for 12k.
Looked good to me.

ajayritik said:
@ Zangetsu I saw a standard table in supermarket for 12k.
Looked good to me.

which brand?

Stiga is available @10.5k (full size) on snapdeal.

Zangetsu said:
which brand?

Stiga is available @10.5k (full size) on snapdeal.

I think same brand as the one mentioned by you but not sure.
What about the bats?
I believe they range from Rs 100 till Rs 3000.
Bat/Racket is very important.

ajayritik said:
^^ But he needs partner to play.

if he is not living with family, he may has to lure in some friends over free lunch or breakfast on weekends. depends on how enthusiastic he is for this tho.

T

Zangetsu said:
The most important thing in this is SPIN
without that its hard to win matches

Cool thread! I'm a tt enthusiast too, been playing for last 5-6 yrs.

My two cents on this..

Even if u don't spin hard urself, u should know how to return on the opponents spinning shot/serve. That way the rally is kept alive longer and chances of the other guy making a mistake increase (cos he's trying to spin hard each time).

The most important thing acc to me is anticipation and movement/positioning to play a shot

Which bats are you guys using? I mean made and size along with any grips or some thing?

the.one said:
My two cents on this..

Even if u don't spin hard urself, u should know how to return on the opponents spinning shot/serve. That way the rally is kept alive longer and chances of the other guy making a mistake increase (cos he's trying to spin hard each time).

The most important thing acc to me is anticipation and movement/positioning to play a shot

Absolutely Correct

$hadow said:
Which bats are you guys using? I mean made and size along with any grips or some thing?

I bought GKI Dragon recently

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ajayritik said:
No bro what I wanted to say was maybe it's too early for you to think about Spin etc.

You are correct but I don't encounter any beginner opponent so often in my office who just play straight strokes....
maximum players I played with use Spin in their game.

How much did it cost [MENTION=34930]Zangetsu[/MENTION]

$hadow said:
How much did it cost [MENTION=34930]Zangetsu[/MENTION]

I bought it from Snapdeal @428

currently I am learning to catch the ball on Racket without bounce.
if anybody is expert on that let me know the steps :mrgreen:

Zangetsu said:
I bought it from Snapdeal @428

currently I am learning to catch the ball on Racket without bounce.
if anybody is expert on that let me know the steps

That is a sweet trick. My coach used to do that but I was not able to master it.

Now a days I am playing against lot of PRO players in my office in Doubles match.

and Side-Spin is the biggest nightmare to return. :-x

as we can return Top-Spin and Under-Spin but Side-Spin takes time to master.

Zangetsu said:
and Side-Spin is the biggest nightmare to return.
as we can return Top-Spin and Under-Spin but Side-Spin takes time to master.

This is excellent TIP from Tao Li to return Side Spin.

Anyone here from bangalore? we could play sometime

T

Zangetsu said:
I bought it from Snapdeal @428

currently I am learning to catch the ball on Racket without bounce.
if anybody is expert on that let me know the steps

What trick is this? Never heard of it..

the.one said:
What trick is this? Never heard of it..

Watch at 1:03

Guys it's close to 2 months since I have started playing TT regularly at office during breaks.
Can someone suggest me decent brand TT Bats.
Don't want to invest too much at same time don't want mediocre either.

ajayritik said:
Guys it's close to 2 months since I have started playing TT regularly at office during breaks.
Can someone suggest me decent brand TT Bats.
Don't want to invest too much at same time don't want mediocre either.

Buy from GKI they make superb quality bats with speed and spin.

GKI Kungfu, DX, Fasto

Zangetsu said:
Buy from GKI they make superb quality bats with speed and spin.

GKI Kungfu, DX, Fasto

What's the minimum price that I'm looking at ?

ajayritik said:
What's the minimum price that I'm looking at ?

400~800

Any online links.
Will appreciate help!

ajayritik said:
Any online links.
Will appreciate help!

Buy GKI Kung Fu DX Table Tennis Racquet Online at Low Prices in India - Amazon.in

Can someone please help me choose a right one budget between Rs 300- Rs 600.
Online links ideally.

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ajayritik said:
Can someone please help me choose a right one budget between Rs 300- Rs 600.
Online links ideally.

Guys anyone?

^^The one I've posted above is the best racket from GKI available @575 and has excellent control.

haha, I used to play extensively during my school days.

Had a custom racket built after using a couple of Stiga rackets.

Some butterfly offensive blade + Mark 5 rubber on both sides. Total cost was Rs. 2500. Best days of my life.

Thought of starting to play again, and the quote for a similar racket was Rs. 5000. So...won't play.

Zangetsu said:
^^The one I've posted above is the best racket from GKI available @575 and has excellent control.

Thanks buddy went ahead and bought this.

ajayritik said:
Thanks buddy went ahead and bought this.

which model ?