Control Face-Off: Why BravoBee and Palio Have 100 Control – But Only One Lets You Attack
When you’re shopping for your first real ping pong paddle, the ping pong control rating is the single most important number you’ll see. It’s the difference between having fun and wanting to throw your paddle against the wall. Two paddles in the beginner space boast a perfect control 100 paddle rating: the Palio Expert 3.0
That Moment You Realize Your Paddle Is a ‘One and Done’ – Why Premade Rubber Is Glued for Life
You know that sinking feeling. You’ve been playing with your favorite paddle for a while, and the rubber just isn’t gripping like it used to. The serves don’t bite. The loops don’t dip. You think, “No problem – I’ll just peel off the old rubber and stick on a fresh one.” You grab a corner,
Why Does My Forehand Block Keep Going Too High?
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
How Can I Improve the Stability of My Penhold Forehand Blocking?
This is a question I often hear from penhold players, especially those who rely heavily on close-to-the-table play: “Mr. Su, my forehand block feels unstable. Sometimes it goes long, sometimes it drops into the net. How can I make it more consistent?” After many years of observing players, I have found that forehand blocking stability
I’ve Practiced RPB for Years—Why Does It Still Feel Unnatural?
This is one of the most frustrating situations for penhold players. You watch videos. You copy the professionals. You practice multiball. You spend months—or even years—working on your Reverse Penhold Backhand. Yet somehow, it still doesn’t feel natural. If this sounds familiar, let me tell you something I have learned after decades in table tennis:
Why Does My RPB Keep Going Into the Net?
This is a problem I hear very often from penhold players: “Mr. Su, my RPB keeps going into the net. I feel like I’m brushing correctly, but the ball just doesn’t clear the net.” After observing players for many years, I found that this issue is rarely caused by one single technical mistake. More often,
In RPB, How Should Your Fingers Generate Power?
This is a question that many penhold players eventually start to ask: “When I play RPB, should I be using my fingers to generate power? And how exactly should I use them?” After more than 30 years of observing players, my answer is always the same: Your fingers should not “force” power. They should help
How Can I Turn My RPB into a Real Weapon Instead of Just a Safe Return?
This is probably one of the questions I have spent the most time thinking about over the past 30 years. Many penhold players can perform an RPB. But very few can use it to win points consistently. There is a big difference. An RPB that simply puts the ball back on the table is a
I’ve Practiced RPB for Years—Why Does It Still Feel Unnatural?
This is one of the most frustrating situations for penhold players. You watch videos. You copy the professionals. You practice multiball. You spend months—or even years—working on your Reverse Penhold Backhand. Yet somehow, it still doesn’t feel natural. If this sounds familiar, let me tell you something I have learned after decades in table tennis: