Topspin with new bat
Equipment
Musaab Musaab Asked 8 years ago
Hi, Following PingSkills advice, I replaced my high speed ALC blade with an all wood blade to be able to learn the right stokes, that worked for me like a charm after 3 months doing training and competitions , I'm now ranked third on my 200+ players club on the monthly progress report (points gain etc..). I do a full forehand stroke to loop the ball near the table for back spin balls and at mid-distance for no-spin balls. I felt ready for my old ALC blade and then decided to give it a try. while it is a loop monster for back spin balls, my problem comes from no-spin balls. It seems like the looping stroke won't work anymore with long and no-spin balls and I need to make it more direct top spin stroke instead. I was totally unable to control my ALC blade but now it is no different from the all wood blade except for this stroke on the no-spin balls. One minor observation I should be honest to mention: the ALC comes in a flared handle while my all wood I purposefully bought it in anatomic. I felt right away I was more comfortable with the anatomic handle, not sure if this may have that negative effect on my stroke. My question is, to not ruin my progress, should I go back to my all wood blade or I should give the ALC more time to be able to adjust for that one stroke.
N.B. My game is very very offensive and high risk style of play.
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Musaab,
I would now persevere with the ALC blade. Relax your hand and perhaps slow the stroke down slightly to get the feel of it.
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