Author name: Zhimin Su

This is one of the most honest questions players ask me before trying the SANWEI Pistol Racket. “Mr. Su, if I switch to the Pistol Racket, will it affect my backhand? And what about chopping?” I always give the same answer: Your backhand is unlikely to suffer—in fact, many players find it becomes even more […]

When players first hear about the SANWEI Pistol Racket, one of the first questions they ask me is: “Mr. Su, can changing the handle really make me more consistent?” My answer is: Yes—but not because the racket is magical. It improves consistency by helping your body repeat the same movement more naturally. And in table

This is probably one of the questions I hear most often. “Mr. Su, I’ve been using a traditional FL handle for years. It feels natural to me. Why should I change?” My answer is always the same: You don’t have to change. But if there is a design that allows your body to move more

This is a question that many penhold enthusiasts ask me: “Mr. Su, Chinese Penhold has produced so many great champions. Why do fewer young players choose it today?” After spending more than 30 years designing penhold blades and talking to players around the world, I don’t think the answer is that Chinese Penhold is outdated.

Over the years, I have heard this question again and again: “Mr. Su, with so many young players choosing shakehand today, does Chinese Penhold still have a future?” My answer has never changed. Absolutely. Not only does it have a future, but I believe it still offers advantages that no other grip can completely replace.

Over the past two decades, modern penhold has changed dramatically. Today’s penhold players are no longer relying only on traditional forehand attacks and quick blocks. They are expected to loop with RPB, counterattack close to the table, transition smoothly between forehand and backhand, and stay consistent under pressure. As the technique has evolved, I have

This is a question I have heard more and more often in recent years: “Mr. Su, RPB has become such an important part of modern penhold play. Is there a grip design that is specifically made for RPB?” My answer is: Yes. This is exactly one of the ideas behind the Su Style Tiger Claw.

This is a question I have been asked many times over the years: “Mr. Su, with shakehand players becoming more common around the world, does the Chinese penhold style still have a future?” My answer is: Yes, absolutely. In fact, I believe modern penhold still has tremendous potential. The Penhold Style Is Not Outdated Some

This is a very common question I hear from penhold players: “Mr. Su, why does my forehand blocking always go too high? I feel like I’m doing it correctly, but the ball keeps floating long or rising too much.” After observing players for many years, I have found that this problem is rarely just about