two bats? one for practisse and comp?

I use two very similar custom-built blades, identical in head size.  Rubbers are easily swapped, and I usually have both available and sometimes prefer one over the other, in "extreme" playing venues -- very slow tables/floor versus fast tables/floor, I'll prefer the slightly flexier/thinner/lighter one on the former and the slightly stiffer/thicker/heavier on the latter.  Probably more to boost confidence than an actually significant real-world difference.

He isn't lying completely per se

I certainly agree that playing at different venues is needs readjustment. However, changing the blade for the venue is a bit over isn't it? The person that holds their blade is the master of it and thus controls it as an extension of their hand. That person will have to readjust to the playing conditions because the bat won't do it for you.    

I always got at least two blades now. One which is a 5 ply all wood which I use most of the time. Then I got a very fast blade and rubbers for people that have a lot of firepower and I need to pressure them more.

anongpong wrote: I always got at least two blades now. One which is a 5 ply all wood which I use most of the time. Then I got a very fast blade and rubbers for people that have a lot of firepower and I need to pressure them more.

I have two very similar set ups but I train and play with only one. The second one is purely a backup. 

Oh, I don’t doubt that at all! 

Baal wrote: anongpong wrote: icontek wrote: Pressure them more? Do you mean placement blocking against attacks? Hey Icontek!   Well. I play a lot of very spin oriented players and players with pips. So, I found that I need more control against them because I'm not fundamentally sound yet and I don't read the ball all that well. When I play someone with a lot of speed and a more orthodox style they can really take advantage of my slower controlled game. So, I use a faster setup where my attacks are faster and my blocks are faster so that they can't always easily counter drive. I lack in control some, but then again they play pretty straight forward besides serves. Ideally I'd be playing with my faster setup always.  This why you should use only one setup, and maybe the slower one.  Your brain knows what to expect from the one setup and only has to figure out what the spin, speed and trajectory of the next ball from your opponent.  It reduces the number of things you need to account for.  Any blade you use  will have enough power as your technique improves.   If you doubt this advice, go find some books and articles on motor learning in sports and human performance.

Nah, buy 'em all like catching Pokémon and wear them like disposable fashion !!!

TT Resellers are gunna luv you like krazy.

If the blade you're playing is helping you win - then doesn't matter how many or what blade are you using.

I know a couple of people who have certain bats for their opponents. I think it just becomes a mental case of feeling more 'safe' with the setup. I have 4 of the same bat, one with anat handle, another with a changed handle and 2 flared handles with one being shorter than the other. They all feel different to play with from my main! 

Leftstudio wrote: If the blade you're playing is helping you win - then doesn't matter how many or what blade are you using.

why blame equipment when it comes to tight situation? it sounds like weak confidence that steps in the way. Also if you rely on the blade and hope it will do the job for you - then I think you need to stop reading those reviews and start training more. 

Edited by Leftstudio - 12/30/2019 at 2:43pm