Blade getting softer

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george dounas
george dounas Asked 13 years ago

Most of the table tennis players know that through the years, a blade is getting more and more softer , thus having more control but without losing any speed . Do you happen to know the exact chemical or physical phenomenons that take place , which cause the blade to get softer ??? thanx in advance , George Dounas from Greece

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi George,

The wood does get slightly softer over the years.  I think it is probably just moisture but I am certainly no expert.

I do think that it does lose speed because it gets softer.

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george dounas

george dounas Posted 13 years ago

wow thank you so much for the quick answer ! as for the speed loss issue , im not 100 % sure myself . maybe the loss its transparent , because i didnt notice any loss after some tests ive made . thanks again and keep up the good work :D
Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

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