Backhand Defence
Equipment
xyz xyz Asked 6 years ago
What advantages shall I get by defencing with short pimples over long pimples?
& can you suggest some market available defensive shortpimple rubbers.
Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago
Hi Paul,
I think the main advantage is if you are closer to the table then it is easier to control the pushes and dictate the type of spin on the ball rather than being at the mercy of your opponent.
You can tend to generate your own spin better even with defence.
The long pimples make it easier to slow down a fast attacking stroke when you are defending.
I don't have a suggestion for a good short pimple for defence but I am sure others will be able to help here.
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D K Posted 6 years ago
Paul,I have little personal experience when it comes to shortpips,as I am a longpimple defender and I started to twiddle a lot in order to keep control.
However I have knowledge that TSP Spinpips series are very good to defend with.
Also you can try DHS.
Those are the two that are said to be used by professional shortpips defenders.