Popularity of Anatomic Handle
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Topic: Popularity of Anatomic Handle
Posted By: Rollko
Subject: Popularity of Anatomic Handle
Date Posted: 03/27/2020 at 10:31am
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Hi all, Have you also noticed that anatomic handles seem to be much less popular than flared/straight? I haven't found a single professional player using an anatomic handle, are there any at all? Do you use or have you tried an anatomic handle? What pros and cons does it have? Thanks
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Posted By: tiehwen
Date Posted: 03/27/2020 at 11:19am
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Kong LingHui who's now 1 of the head coaches?, of China is the only 1 who used/may still use Anatomic handle of either his KLH Sp or just KLH all wood. I'm using my OSP V, V+ & Dr. Neubauer Hercule, all w/ Anatomic handle. To me, esp. OSP's AN. handle is the most comfortable. It just fits well in my palm. FL master of any Stiga, to me, is the worst. FL Legend & ST are, IMHO, ok.. Just because this or that or those so & so World Champions is/are using FL Master/Legend/Anatomic don't mean that I've to "copy" or follow them. ------------- http://mytabletennis.net/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17089" rel="nofollow - I love & am inspired by Malala Yousufzai's "True & Tough" LIFE STORY |
Posted By: TT newbie
Date Posted: 03/27/2020 at 11:40am
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The best female player in the world, Chen Meng, uses AN handle. I´ve used it for a while, it´s comfortable, ok, and it´s good for BH shots. However I struggled to make good FH topspins with it. I like some BTY squared ST handles. Like those in Timo Boll series.
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Posted By: Simas
Date Posted: 03/28/2020 at 6:05am
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Yes, I've used anatomical some very long time ago. It's ok if you hold your grip quite tight. But if your grip is looser, you wiggle or smth, it's not that comfortable as simply flared. Flared is the middle ground between straight and anatomical ------------- Stiga Offensive Classic Legend DHS Hurricane Neo3 Donic Bluefire JP01 Turbo |
Posted By: Sarahtheangel
Date Posted: 03/30/2020 at 12:17am
| A couple of times I hadn't my gear with me, so I've used my friend's AH. I could've got used to it probably, but I'm not a fan. Flares all day for me. |
Posted By: Macbetlor
Date Posted: 03/30/2020 at 4:00am
| I tried to use it a couple of times, but I can't say it's the best thing ever. So, I believe, that was a good experience, but anatomic handle is not for me! |
Posted By: yogi_bear
Date Posted: 03/30/2020 at 7:25am
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Years ago, I never thought that it is called anatomic because it is shaped like a woman's body. ------------- Independent online TT Product reviewer of XIOM, STIGA, JOOLA, SANWEI, GEWO, AIR, ITC, APEX, YASAKA and ABROS ITTF Level 1 Coaching Course Conductor, ITTF Level 1 Coach |
Posted By: tiehwen
Date Posted: 03/30/2020 at 12:17pm
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yogi_bear wrote:Posted By: pitigoi
Date Posted: 03/30/2020 at 12:30pm
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I use AN handles; in fact I hoarded Stiga Allround (NCT, Carbon, Classic) and also have Defensive NCT, Offensive, Infinity, in AN as they have been discontinued. I have small hands and use a tight grip. ------------- Right hand: Stiga Allround NCT (74g) /Rasant Grip max/Talon OX red (total 135g) Left hand, 2020-1: Stiga Allround WRB (67g)/Fastarc G-1 1.8mm/V11 > Extra max 158g Fitness Friendship Fun |
Posted By: doraemon
Date Posted: 03/30/2020 at 11:12pm
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I only used AN when the FL and ST handle of that blade are small. For example: Tibhar Samsonov Premium Contact (old version - orange color handle). FL and ST are so small, but AN is very comfy. Tibhar Lebesson, because the store only stocked AN handle. When asked, the owner said that FL and ST are small so he opted to stock AN only. I have Stiga Allround Evolution AN, it is very comfy. But the problem with AN handle is that: it can be very comfortable or it can be very bad. I think ST is neutral, FL is rather neutral, but AN can only be comfortable when the contour matches your hand perfectly. Otherwise you will feel awkward holding it. Just my two cents. ------------- Blade : Just wood FH : black rubber BH : red rubber |