Chopping Using Normal Rubber
Strokes
Jack Tan Asked 6 years ago
I was thinking of developing a chopper/attacker style and practiced quite a bit of chopping (with reference from your videos (: ), however I realised that it is almost impossible to chop fast balls. Specifically forehand loops which are loaded with topspin. I have tried waiting for the ball's spin and speed to dissipate, but the topspin drags the ball down too quickly. I have also tried chopping with a more vertical stroke as shown in your video, but the ball still jumps up too high.
Questions:
Is it actually possible to chop fast, topspin loops with normal rubber?
Do I need to get pimple rubber to be able to chop properly?
Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago
Hi Jack,
It is possible to chop a fast topspin wth normal rubber. It does require a lot of practice and touch.
The vertical stroke is a start, then think about relaxing your hand to absorb the speed and even think about the stroke going a little backwards, to get the ball to drop onto the table.
If you try this for a while and can't het the feel for it then maybe a switch to long pimples is the way to go.
Recommended Video
Forehand Topspin to Topspin
Topspin-to-topspin rallies are fast, dynamic, and can be the key to winning more points! 🏓🔥 Learning how to control these exchanges will help you stay on the attack and put pressure on your opponent.
In This Video, You'll Learn:
✅ How to adjust your technique for topspin rallies (compared to topspin vs. block)
✅ Why your stroke should be more forward and how to generate dip with topspin
✅ Tactical strategies – Mix up speed, spin, and placement for better control
✅ How to train this stroke effectively, even without a strong training partner
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D K Posted 6 years ago
What equipment do you use,Jack?
If you use an offensive setup,the chopping especially on backhand can become really troublesome.
Persona lexperience.
Jack Tan Posted 6 years ago
Thanks coach!
@D K
I'm using Rakza 7(2.0mm)[FH] + Rakza X(2.0mm)[BH] + Yinhe Uranus-3(OFF). Yes, I'm actually having quite a hard time chopping with my backhand especially since Rakza X is a tensor rubber. It'll take a while to get it right.
Rohan Keogh Posted 6 years ago
I use Rakza X on my FH on an ALL/OFF balsa core blade and find FH chopping difficult with it. On my other, similar blade I have Victas 401 on both sides and find the chopping much more consistent. Obviously some of the issue is technique but I suspect the Rakza X just isn't the best rubber for chopping, especially on a faster blade. I wonder if it would be a different story on a more defensive blade.