Chinese tacky rubbers-training balls

Ali Zarei Asked 11 years ago

Hi Sir Alois.

Im gonna buy Joola training 1 star balls.  They are really hard balls and never break.

One of friends said if I practice with one star or hard and fast balls they may gradually damage my technique.  Is that right?  Unfortunately here I can only find joola balls. I just want them for serve practicing and multiball training.

And another question, can I have chinese tacky rubbers on my forehand and play like the european style? Like Zhang Jike? I have heard they are really good to loop heavy backspin balls.

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Ali,

The Joola balls will be good for serving and multiball.  They are not as good as a 3 star ball but then if you tried to buy all 3 star balls you will quickly run out of money.

The Chinese rubbers are fine. They don't make such a big difference that you can't play any style.  They are good to loop heavy backspin.  Just go with it and then train as hard as you can.