Chinese vs. European loops

chip Phatak Asked 14 years ago

Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, a Chinese loop has more of a back swing, comes through the ball more, and relies on a tacky rubber while the European loop has more of a brushing action and starts lower.

My question is, what do you guys use? I'm guessing a European style because the lessons seem to show it that way.  I also want to know what loop some of the readers use. I think its an interesting census to take.

Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Chip,

I am not sure that the Chinese swing has more backswing but probably more of a horizontal backswing. 

The European swing has less of a brush than the Chinese swing.  The Chinese swing contacts the ball finer and uses the tackiness of the rubber.