Defender

Last time play with pip-out rubber on bh and  T05 on fh.using LKT 729 bat. Beat Ml and Zb  but lost to an. Not bad for first time play using pimple(except a month played pimple on late 2010). Before that I played with normal rubber against mn, and I lost 2-4. However the game was close enough(lost mainly because his sidespin serve to my bh). My style of play was mainly on defensive block and lob only. He praise for my defensive ability to return balls on the table back  If you play defensively, why not try pimple out rubber. Maybe this style by using long pimple can benefit  me the most. That night I cant sleep well thinking of changing my equipments. It will cost me money, time and new skill needed.

Reasons to change to defense setup:
1. Lack of footwork
2. Ageing
3. ineffective bh
   - not aggresive, good for blocking and push/chop only (lately bh lob)
   - serve receive-ok but rarely attack( tried already but not consistence)
   - progress loop on bh very slow compare to my teammates.
4. Getting slower on movement
5. Easier to return serves
6. Chance of smashes are higher

So I ordered new equipment for defensive setup. I hope this will work. If not I will waste my money and time. But it is okay I guess. Why not give another try. At least I will gain experience. Sms Fairus to order butterfly Defense X blade with Haifu Octopus long pip and Xiom Vega Europe. Is this setup good? or it will be another equipment junkies. Try to cancel XVE because I think it is too soft for me. However it  too late because it has already installed on the slow blade. From my readings, I think the blade and XVE do not suit me. However I have to try first to know better. 

Setup
LKT 729 zebra T05/755 ox

Consistency

Do lot of drill for forehand and backhand. Backhand drill still sub-par and need correct stroke. Forehand is ok but need more consistency. Forehand loop need to be more accurate. Is it because of black tenergy wear out. Felt harder than before(about 10 month old ). Have some games with club member and here is my observation

vs Hl
Lost all game 0-6. Last met I won 4-1. Why?. Just practice attack fh and bh. Lots of serve return errors by trying to attack no spin ball. Hits on his forehand loop still miss the table. Maybe i hit so hard and need shorter back swing start above table.
My third ball attack also off the table. Maybe I need to wait a second longer before executing loops and target to his backhand instead of to his forehand( important: This is my common mistake)

Vs Ln

This guy smashes my backspin return after serving to my backhand. I have to change the return by applying heavy push or spinny flip. It work better and  I won many points from that. But winning with passive shot like pushes/chop felt like sissy.
On the offensive side, my 3rd ball attack after short serve work great. His short pushes can be looped easily. Result I won 4-1.

Vs An
He was half-heart to play with me this time. Maybe he is tired. However the game still in his favored (3-0). Overall game is side/top spin based stroke. His skill is above mine and no match for me. Our game concentrated on long range looping rallies. His consistency and spin varieties on strokes give him big advantages. His advice: get a slower equipment setup. Tenergies is for skill player.

Setup
TBS T05/T64