Your Favorite Socks for TT
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Topic: Your Favorite Socks for TT
Posted By: DreiZ
Subject: Your Favorite Socks for TT
Date Posted: 11/20/2017 at 9:07pm
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This might sound ridiculous but I cant find a good pair of cushioned socks to train in. I have tibhar socks purchased from tt11 and they are alright but definitely not cushioned, and do not wick away moisture too well. I end up changing socks during a training session at least once. I also end up with a nasty blister on outside of my big toe on my left foot which I usually push off from for lateral movements. I play in Mizuno Wave Drive 8 with cushioned insoles. Tried to look for cushioned socks on amazon but there aren't that many choices to choose from in terms of thick cushioned ankle/low cut socks for athletic performance. What do you guys use? Thanks ------------- Main: Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm Chopper: Stratus Power Defense 85g FH: Hybrid K3 max BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm USATT: 1725 |
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Posted By: TT newbie
Date Posted: 11/20/2017 at 9:13pm
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You can do it like Federer... use 2 pairs of socks.
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Posted By: pgpg
Date Posted: 11/20/2017 at 9:34pm
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I think it's not a sock's job to provide cushioning - shoe should do it, perhaps with some help from insoles. May be you need a different shoe - in my limited exposure to TT shoes, they are not that good at cushioning. I've been using Asics Gel Rocket 7 (volleyball ones) for several years now, and they are just fine. Perhaps your footwork is at a pretty advanced level and you can benefit from TT-specific model, but Asics is good enough for me, together with whatever low cut athletic sock is on sale in nearby store. ------------- USATT: ~1810 Butterfly Defense Alpha ST - H3 Neo - Cloud&Fog OX |
Posted By: DreiZ
Date Posted: 11/20/2017 at 9:46pm
I’ve previously had the ASICS gel court control and had the same problem in terms of blisters. You are right, socks do not provide main cushion but I feel that thick cushioned socks will help with managing the blisters better. ------------- Main: Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm Chopper: Stratus Power Defense 85g FH: Hybrid K3 max BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm USATT: 1725 |
pgpg wrote:Posted By: pgpg
Date Posted: 11/20/2017 at 9:49pm
Could it be that your shoes are too big/wide, so your foot has too much freedom to slide around, and thus blisters? Never had blisters from running/TT - lost a couple of nails, but that's different. ------------- USATT: ~1810 Butterfly Defense Alpha ST - H3 Neo - Cloud&Fog OX |
Posted By: JacekGM
Date Posted: 11/20/2017 at 9:53pm
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It took me some time to find well cushioned socks. Turned out, I needed tennis socks. They do help a lot, that way I can use less cushioned shoes and my feet are doing great. Good tennis socks can be expensive, I buy these at $14.99/pair at Footprints: http://www.amazon.com/Thorlos-Unisex-Tennis-Cushion-3-Pair/dp/B005F0IACK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1511232429&sr=8-13&keywords=men+tennis+socks" rel="nofollow - http://www.amazon.com/Thorlos-Unisex-Tennis-Cushion-3-Pair/dp/B005F0IACK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1511232429&sr=8-13&keywords=men+tennis+socks ------------- (1) Juic SBA (Fl, 85 g) with Bluefire JP3 (red max) on FH and 0.6 mm DR N Desperado on BH; (2) Yinhe T7 (Fl, 87 g) with Bluefire M3 (red 2.0) on FH and 0.6 mm 755 on BH. |
Posted By: mjamja
Date Posted: 11/20/2017 at 10:56pm
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For blister protection I use a pair of hiking liner socks under my regular socks. These are very thin polyester socks. They wick moisture really well and are very slick so any rubbing is not transferred to your skin. I used to use two pair of regular socks when I played tennis. But I like the liner sock system much better. Mark
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Posted By: DreiZ
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 12:05am
I actually ordered these today Jacek, well see how they turn out. They sell a 3 pack for about $30. ------------- Main: Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm Chopper: Stratus Power Defense 85g FH: Hybrid K3 max BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm USATT: 1725 |
Posted By: CraneStyle
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 12:13am
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I use Asics tech running socks... Sometimes you think your socks are ok until you upgrade and think “what the hell have I been wearing...”  ------------- 1. Mizutani Jun ZLC, FH T80, BH T05 |
Posted By: 6Finger
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 6:11am
| Butterfly socks are really great, quite thick and durable. |
Posted By: Swiff
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 9:47am
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Unless it's extremely important to you to have the little BTY logo on everything you wear, don't get BTY socks. Sure, they're good quality, but the price is stupid. Butterfly socks are for sponsored players who can get them for free. Just go buy some non-TT brand athletic sock and find which one works best. You can get 6 pairs of them for the cost of 1 pair of BTY socks. I generally wear ADIDAS socks, but I don't recommend them. They're kind of thin, so I'm thinking of trying something new soon. ------------- 
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Posted By: Baal
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 9:54am
| You can find well cushioned socks at any decent sporting goods store. Tennis shops also. Don't buy TT branded socks. They are terrible. Socks sold by Head and Prince are pretty good. |
Posted By: Swiff
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 9:56am
You think they're terrible? Which socks did you try? I have 2 pairs of BTY socks and they're fantastic quality. |
Posted By: Baal
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 10:10am
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Butterfly. It was a few years ago. By the way I suspect the OP has a shoe problem rather than a sock problem. |
Posted By: shinchan1506217
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 11:05am
| Does crew socks or ankle socks have an advantage over the other? I usually wear crew socks but a lot of my friends with a lot of tt equipment wear ankle socks |
Posted By: Baal
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 11:10am
no. |
Posted By: igorponger
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 11:16am
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https://thelifeoffulness.blogspot.com/2013/08/negative-effect-of-wearing-tight-socks.html" rel="nofollow - https://thelifeoffulness.blogspot.com/2013/08/negative-effect-of-wearing-tight-socks.html Beware of the tight socks. I used to make a small cut on the sock's upper band with scissors. The band is a deadly noose on your feet. |
Posted By: DreiZ
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 11:36am
I thought of that too when I switched shoes. The asics I had were slightly narrow at the forefoot, the wave drive are not, there is a little bit of wiggle room but not roomy at all. Replacing the insoles made it a bit more secure as well but still getting blisters. I actually tried the wave medal 5 which were way too wide for me in the forefoot so I had to sell those. I never had blisters from running or playing basketball. I think the way I move my feet (footwork) is causing this as well because it only happens on my left foot. I noticed when I shift weight or move to my right laterally, instead of shuffling my left foot I end up sliding it or dragging it on the floor and pushing off from the inside of my left foot. It well maybe a footwork problem. I'm going to give some thorlo socks a try and if not I might have to end up changing shoes to something like the Mizuno Wave Tornado X which has more cushioning and bolstering on the sides. ------------- Main: Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm Chopper: Stratus Power Defense 85g FH: Hybrid K3 max BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm USATT: 1725 |
Posted By: DreiZ
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 11:42am
I'm trying to stay away from BTY branded clothing, too expensive for me. I bought few pairs of tibhar socks sold on tt11 a while back, they were like $3 a pair which is very cheap imo. They are durable, but not cushioned well at all. ------------- Main: Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm Chopper: Stratus Power Defense 85g FH: Hybrid K3 max BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm USATT: 1725 |
Posted By: cktenders
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 11:48am
| I got to agree with the people recommending the BTY socks. Super thick and durable. As far as TT branded socks go, I would say Nittaku socks are 9/10s as good as BTY socks, and I have found them for as low as $6 on TT11. |
Posted By: Baal
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 12:48pm
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I usually wear these. Three pair per pack. No TT logo, which I consider a plus. http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/powersox-mens-power-lites-low-cut-socks-3-pair#repChildCatid=3104718" rel="nofollow - http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/powersox-mens-power-lites-low-cut-socks-3-pair#repChildCatid=3104718 |
Posted By: igorponger
Date Posted: 11/21/2017 at 1:26pm
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Posted By: DreiZ
Date Posted: 11/22/2017 at 1:51pm
I'm gonna give these a shot as well. Thanks for the link Baal. ------------- Main: Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm Chopper: Stratus Power Defense 85g FH: Hybrid K3 max BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm USATT: 1725 |
Posted By: Tassie52
Date Posted: 11/22/2017 at 7:49pm
Problem solved: |
Posted By: DreiZ
Date Posted: 12/09/2017 at 1:49am
I ordered those along with these: https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/powersox-adults-pro-thicks-quarter-socks#repChildCatid=65240 Very happy with the pro thick socks. Great cushioning and material. The power-lites are also great material but a little thin for my current shoes. Will work well for the summer probably.
------------- Main: Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 85g FH/BH: Glayzer 09C 2.1mm Chopper: Stratus Power Defense 85g FH: Hybrid K3 max BH: Grass D.TecS 0.9mm USATT: 1725 |
Posted By: Basquests
Date Posted: 12/09/2017 at 6:05am
| I too am ordering those Pro-Lites. Will take a while to report back on them. |
Posted By: henningf
Date Posted: 12/09/2017 at 9:14am
| BTY socks (Yes they’re not cheap, but I like them the most) |
Posted By: htfu
Date Posted: 12/09/2017 at 3:30pm
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https://wrightsock.myshopify.com/ ^^ they should have something that would fit the bill for you. i bought my 3rd & 4th pair double layer ankle socks ages ago and they are still going, although my first 2 pairs are now a bit "hole-y". allround great buy ... ------------- denial ... it's not just a river in north africa |
Posted By: darucla
Date Posted: 12/09/2017 at 8:05pm
| I am tempted to say that Bernadette is my favourite Szocs, but that would be silly. |
Posted By: DonnOlsen
Date Posted: 02/25/2021 at 8:13am
I second your recommendation. Thanks. ------------- Tenergy: Two weeks of heaven, followed by three months of excellence, then, a nice rubber. |
Posted By: DonnOlsen
Date Posted: 02/25/2021 at 8:16am
And, with an investigation into John Wooden, you can learn how to put them on. Thanks. ------------- Tenergy: Two weeks of heaven, followed by three months of excellence, then, a nice rubber. |
Posted By: DonnOlsen
Date Posted: 02/25/2021 at 8:20am
[OK, be honest: Are you darucia or are you Heavyspin?] ------------- Tenergy: Two weeks of heaven, followed by three months of excellence, then, a nice rubber. |
Posted By: Baal
Date Posted: 02/25/2021 at 10:54am
What's the best alternative to Champion socks?
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Posted By: GrayGhost
Date Posted: 02/25/2021 at 1:47pm
| lululemon power or daily socks along with their apparel is top notch! |
Posted By: KiwiPong
Date Posted: 03/01/2021 at 11:55pm
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I know definitely NOT those ten pack cheapies from Costco lol sorry if you happen to like them
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Posted By: smackman
Date Posted: 03/02/2021 at 12:49am
I see customers who bought those socks also buy sexy vinyl panties etc, soo..... ------------- Ulmo Duality,Donic BlueGrip C2 red max ,Yinhe Super Kim Ox Black NZ table tennis selector, third in the World (plate Doubles)I'm Listed on the ITTF website |