Part 3 of 3 Pimples and Anti Spin Rubbers: Observations on Spin

Many table tennis players don't know the difference between short, medium and long pimpled rubbers, nor anti spin, nor do they know the effect these rubbers can have on incoming spin. Often this lack of knowledge can lead to frustration as what look like basic beginner mistakes are made. People who use these types of equipment too may complain of inconsistencies in the way the ball bounces of the rubber, or say "these pimples aren't having the effect they should" when in reality, it's a lack of technique or understanding of what the rubbers are capable of which is the cause.

In this video we draw together some general observations about how spin impacts on these types of rubbers ie that type of spin returned so that next time you play these types of rubbers, or play with them, you'll have a better idea of what to expect and hopefully a greater understanding of spin which you can go on to explore in more detail yourselves.


In the first video we looked at the physical properties of typical short, medium and long pimpled rubbers and an old sheet of Butterfly Super Anti comparing the surface of each rubber, pimples structure and size, and variations in grip and bounce.

In the second video we will show you high speed film of a ball with different types of spin making contact with various parts of a bat and the spin which these rubbers then return.

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[ToSiratulMustaqim]

1. When the ball rebounds after contact with all the rubbers then hit the opposite table, does it maintain the spin's effects?

2. What are the best strokes (no spin, topspin,sidespin or chop) against any of the rubbers, in ur opinion?

[PathfinderPro]

@ToSiratulMustaqim 1. Wow, they are very complicated questions. Friction with the table surface will affect the spin but it depends on what type of spin was on the ball to start with and how much. There are high speed images in the videos I've done including this one where you can see this type of effect. 2. A visit to a forum like OOAK Table Tennis Forum will help with this question. It will depend on your style and standard and your opponents.

[dashoaa]

i had been looking for a video like this a lot thank you very much sir

[PathfinderPro]

@dashoaa You're welcome. Hoped it's helped you.

[papajama24]

I guess you spent a lot of time to make this vid, I'm impressed!

[PathfinderPro]

@papajama24 Too long! Thanks

[Survive0The0Hell]

Nice vid man!

[maxk880]

woah loads of time are spent in this, good job man

[becool2344]

wow nice vid

[padiltimo]

great  video.a lot off effort has been made...