Dead vs Anti-Spin

Hi. I was recently playing against an opponent who after a few rallies refused to play with me and claimed that I was using a dead racket, saying that it is not allowed in tabletennis. When I asked him what a dead racket is, he told me that there is no friction between my rubbers and the ball. Is there anything such as a 'dead' racket? And is it any different from anti-spin rubbers? And also, if there is a so-called 'dead' racket, is it allowed in tournaments? And are anti-spin rubbers allowed in tabletennis tournaments?

Thanks!

Hi Eilaf,

Anti spin rubbers are allowed in tournaments.  If the rubber has been altered then it is not allowed but if they are just dead then there is nothing that your opponent can really do.  It is more of a disadvantage to you than to them.