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What table tennis rubbers are most popular with amateur table tennis players? To answer this question, I conducted a survey, asking players what rubbers they currently use for their forehand and backhand.  I sent the survey to subscribers of my mailing list and YouTube channel, various table tennis Facebook groups and users of the Table Tennis Daily forum. In total, I received 594 responses from players from 70 different countries. The highest number of responses was from the UK (38%), USA (12%), Germany (7%), Australia (4%) and India (3%). Overall, 68% of responses were from players in Europe. The results of this survey should be viewed from this perspective. I’m sure that if 68% of responses were from players in Asia, the results would be different. Most responses were from players who described their standard as  intermediate  (70%) , followed by  advanced  (21%), and then beginner (9%). Most players described their playing style as an  attacker  (5...

  1. Apply the glue Apply a thin coat of glue to the blade and rubber. Make sure to cover the whole surface of only one side of the rubber and the blade. 2. Spread the glue Spread the glue evenly so that the surfaces have equal glue distribution. 3. Allow the glue to dry You have to let the glue dry a bit until it has more tackiness. This process doesn’t take more than 10 to 15 minutes. You can use the hairdryer to speed it up.  4. Attach the rubber To attach the rubber to the blade, you’ll have to hold the rubber (with the moulded name on the bottom). Make sure that the rubber is centred on top of the blade and that the bottom is lined up to the top of the handle correctly. Roll the rubber gently using a roller . 5. Cut the rubber Cut the excess rubber with a pair of scissors or a cutter. When using scissors, begin at the bottom of the racket and make your way around it by using the wooden blade as a guide. If you’re using a cutter, it’s best to trace th...