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David's been playing Table Tennis since he was 12, earning his first coaching license in 2012. He's played in national team & individual competitions, although he prefers the more relaxed nature of a local league match! After earning his umpiring qualification in England, David moved to Australia and started Racket Insight to share information about the sport he loves.
The Sanwei Surge Breeze brings basalt fiber composite technology to a $40 price point. We tested it for 15+ hours to find out whether the feel lives up to the science.
The Sanwei BravoBee Carbon promises to bridge casual and custom setups. Does it deliver? My real testing reveals strengths, flaws, and one major issue.
Our detailed Butterfly Octet 25 review covering bounce quality, build durability, storage design, and whether this premium tournament table justifies its $2,500 price.
We test Genextion’s hard, high‑arc, dual‑density build. See open‑ups, counterloops, blade pairings, pros/cons, and who should use it.
Tight on storage? Our hands-on trusted review covers bounce, durability, and trade-offs to help you decide on the Space Saver 22.
Coach’s review of the Donic Delhi 25: pro 25 mm bounce, compact fold, solid build. This is a smart alternative to Butterfly for clubs and home.
For spin‑focused loopers, the Froster EX‑C offers premium feel and control at a mid‑tier price - see its strengths and limitations in my hands-on review.
Our in-depth Sanwei Echo blade review: who it's for, where it excels (blocking, spin), and where it falls short. Everything you need to know!
Butterfly’s Aspire series delivers club-level performance in a foldable design, with four models tailored to different skill levels and budgets.
Testing Butterfly's Zyre 03 rubber: ultra-thin topsheet, thick sponge, massive spin. Does it live up to the hype? Full review inside.
Does Sanwei’s redesigned Target National deliver on its promise of spin and control without boosting? Our playtest reveals surprising results.
20 hours testing the Sanwei Parla reveals its strengths: control, spin, great feel. A budget-friendly alternative for serious players.
We tested Sanwei FireFlash shoes in training and competition. Find out if the grip, cushioning, and innovative design make them worth buying.
Sanwei Gear Hyper aims to combine Chinese tackiness with European speed. Discover how it performs in the real world with our review.
Affordable carbon performance? We tested the Sanwei Nova Carbon to see if this Hinoki-carbon blade can rival premium alternatives.
Discover if the STIGA Elite Roller table tennis table is worth $900. Our 6-month club test reveals if this 22mm professional-grade table delivers value for serious players.
In this review we examine everything from playing characteristics to the build quality of Donic's Waldner Premium 30.
Let's explore whether a JOOLA Inside table would be right for you, examining everything from build quality to playing experience.
After 50+ hours of testing, the PongBot Nova S Pro impresses with its build quality, app control, and quick 2-minute setup, making it a great choice for home and club use.
Discover if the Butterfly Centrefold 25 table tennis table is worth over $2,000 in our hands-on review. Learn about setup, playing experience, and storage of this ITTF-approved tournament table.
The final Paris 2024 table tennis medal table, plus a nation-by-nation breakdown of China's clean sweep, Sweden's breakthrough, and France's home haul.
We recap the 10 most important stories & 15 most interesting statistics from a super-exciting Paris 2025 table tennis event program.
Inspired by Olympic table tennis? Here are 6 ways to get involved with the sport today — from finding a place to play to joining a local club.
5 takeaways from the Paris 2024 Olympic table tennis singles: Moregardh's historic upset of Wang Chuqin, China's vulnerability, and Chen Meng's second Gold.