Because water glue sucks.
This site is just a collection of table tennis ramblings by a table tennis enthusiast. Really, more for my sake than anything, so that I can look back to see what I thought about all the equipment I’ve tried. And also so I can chart how I evolve as a player!
I’m trying to get some of my old teammates to pitch in and write some articles, as well. We’ll see if that ever happens.
Hello,
Thanks for your very interesting reviews.
I’m currently playing with a KLS + Juic 999 CHN and Donic F3 BS. I probably try (back) the Haifu Whale II and the Nittaku Hammond Pro Beta.
Take care,
Brahms
Glad you enjoy reading. The Whale 2 and HPB will probably cause a fairly large increase in weight. Also, the HPB will probably feel considerably harder compared to the super soft F3BS, and won’t give as much “free” power. As far as the price, I think if it can last twice as long as most other rubbers, it’s well worth it. But I won’t lie — I really do miss the extra speed (and ease of counter-topspin) the Pryde 40 was giving me, but I think the HPB will better serve me in the long run. Need to learn to add power by myself and not depend on the rubber!
Hello,
Enjoyed reading your blog, thanks for sharing.
Had a question — I hate water-based glue as well,
so how do you make homemade speed glue ?
BTW, my son has been using HPB FH and BH for over a year,
and loves it. His backhand has improved considerably (~1800 level).
Thanks,
Sunil
Thanks! I just use paper cement (normal rubber cement), and a solvent/thinner. Pour them into my old can of BTY Fair Chack, and shake it up. I found that without the thinner, the rubber cement is really thick and hard to apply smoothly. There’s really no specific glue-to-thinner ratio that I use. Just eyeball it every time, but it seems to turn out ok. If I had to guess, I would say it’s twice as much rubber cement as thinner.