I Played Vs 5x World Champion Jorgen Persson

Yes guys!! Today we’re joined by an absolute legend of the game, 5 x World Champion Jorgen Persson! Jorgen Persson won the singles event in 1991 and won the team event for Sweden alongside Jan Ove Waldner and others a staggering 4 times!
In this video, I do some training with Jorgen, he shows me how to do his famous backhand punch and we take a look at the rubbers he is using, the Donic Bluestar A1 on the Forehand and the Bluestar A2 on the backhand!
Enjoy!

[@TableTennisDaily]

What’s your choice? European, hybrid or Chinese style rubbers? 🏓

[@Kinetic1423]

My technique isn't that great so I prefer using european rubbers for their ease of use compared to chinese rubbers and the high arc + catapult effect! I should probably have a chinese racket to train with so I can use my equipment to force myself proper technique, but I can't get myself to do it yet 😅

[@balloog]

Hybrid

[@Shylfaen]

Definitely chinese! Hope you make more content about them. Skyline for instance ;)

[@AleShakon02]

I always have European rubbers

[@jonathanmorgenstern694]

Hybrid #donicakkadi

[@lumm71]

In his best times Persson was literally unbeatable. Today he is 57 years old and seems still be unbeatable.

[@TableTennisDaily]

Incredible player!

[@-danR]

Persson did the most amazing recovery scramble-real match-I ever witnessed. It was some 25 years ago and the exact details are lost to my memory; but it was pretty well falling down on his butt, skidding and crawling half the time on the floor from backhand to wide forehand, and (this part I remember vividly)getting back to the backhand, making a flawless low-chop return sitting 10 feet back on the floor, to which his opponent made an excellent short return, but not short enough. JP had anticipated his opponent's return as soon has had made his emergency chop and had got back up on his feet and leaped to the table in a flash and punched home his famous backhand. I have never found video since, and I don't know why it has never become a compilation staple item. It should be in every collection.

[@Yuri_Panbolsky]

At 54, Persson defeated Ball 3-1 in the team tournament.

[@manulaushock6564]

The level of these legends is absolutely amazing.

[@DariusPL]

Persson, Waldner, Grubba (RIP), Gatien, Saive, Appelgren, Lindh, Kucharski, Primorac, Roßkopf… the European TT heroes of my childhood. Even had the pleasure of meeting Persson when he came with Grubba and Appelgren to Warsaw back in 1990? 1992? I don’t remember exactly anymore. Such a nice, down-to-earth guy.

[@codrr]

Playing against these older players with so much feeling is SO hard, doesnt matter how good your shots are, the ball will always come back.

[@TableTennisDaily]

Haha yeah he returned everything with such ease haha!

[@kaffeepause9057]

Joergen signed my tt-bag when I was 12 years old -> 42 now😊. He is such a Legend and often not enough credited for it, because ppl talk about Waldner all the time (both are all time greats imo). Cheers

[@user-pv2du1bq8q]

I love Jörgen Persson and You make me a happy table tennis player! I Play with Chinese rubber and from sweden!❤️

[@FocohiAcoustic]

Hey Dan! Quality video as always! I miss the old series where you played 1 set showdown versus the pros. There's always some fun points in there, maybe you could pick it up again in the future when having them over, like this?

[@GuoJing2017]

+1

[@TableTennisDaily]

Hey glad you enjoyed the video:) We will release a challenge match against Jorgen and Gauzy 🔥 Coming soon

[@user-ib7gi8yd7j]

Persson is always so much fun to watch. Amazing touch he has!

[@delpierro0815]

Legendary player and such a nice guy.

[@Bork0r]

Agreed! Persson is very humble. A book about him is even called ”The kind champion”. Quoting from a description of the book: ”During the writing of the biography, all who were interviewed thought that kindness was his most priominent personal trait. He takes the time to sign autograph for all the kids who line up after his tournaments. He gives away edge balls that noone else sees, even during high stakes games. A true role model! Similar to Timo Boll I think.

[@TableTennisDaily]

Wow great words love that! Super nice guy 🙏🙌

[@jibiteshsaha4392]

7:46 you really improved your Backhand a lot Dan😮 Couldn't believe my eyes ❤🔥

[@TableTennisDaily]

Hahaha thank you! I surprised myself in that clip too haha 🤣

[@antman7301]

Legend, 100% quality shots, amazing

[@PlayTableTennis]

Видно что у Перссона очень удобный блок, Ден даже попадает на стол больше чем обычно . Тренироваться с таким игроком невероятно круто. Класс 💪

[@TTDJoe]

Great to see his feeling has never left him!!

[@TableTennisDaily]

Could he do it on a rainy night in Failand?.... most likely hahaha

[@user-du4zl9hr9w]

Amazing guy, so skilled and still in shape! I've never knew too much about him, even though I play a Persson blade!

[@bobsyouruncle5534]

Waooh. My reference player when I was young, handsome, had a fantastic backhand and Dan's haircut.

[@detherocablest7054]

His control especially on the backhand is amazing. I still remember his match against Ma Long in some Chinese circuit, which he lost, but when Persson drew Ma Long into those backhand-backhand rallies, he almost won every point. Jorgen is a bit overshadowed, but an absolute world-class player who has faced so many generations of players. And what’s more, he’s still looking like he’s got a lot of fire!

[@Megaboyd]

Love that Persson backhand!

[@diegox.longpips]

Wow amazing, such a legend 😮😮😮

[@Splatersby]

Always find it so impressive how well you take to the table using all these different rubbers and blades. Also how you prevent yourself from changing your own set up every week 😆

[@vr1717]

Dan's backhand is improved a lot and a lot !

[@m.alexandrecastro9323]

I have played with a Hybrid Chinese on my BH before (DHS sponge +Friendship top sheet) I used to get from Thailand. It was absolutely phenomenal !!! The counter attacks off the table were effortless and the rotation was out of this world. I was also able to stop the ball and kick in some sort of a chop/block with a reverse spin lightning fast, lots of fun. But this is many moons ago ! Now I play with short pips which drive fast players nuts ! BTW I have also had the pleasure to meet Jorgen "in Persson" (Sorry I could not resist, it was too easy) ... Human beings don't come more humble than that apart from the UNBELIEVABLE knowledge and talent he has. People like him in the Swedish Team will keep producing more talents. Thanks for letting us appreciate him again in the video. (I wonder how many guys from TTD wanted to jump on the table with him... ahahahah)

[@craigboog]

You mentioned his rubbers, but what blade is Persson playing with?

[@masterspin7796]

Those backhand shots he was popping were bad ass....

[@kenji2787]

A1 is extremely popular in USA as well. You can find it in pretty much every American restaurants.

[@dragonemperor9746]

I have been really out of touch with the table tennis equipments lately so more equipment reviews would be really appreciated. And a fantastic video once again!!!!

[@adamau0923]

I am using Donic Persson Powerplay with Donic M1 & M2. Go Persson 🇸🇪!!

[@jibiteshsaha4392]

7:25 How the hell did he block that so casually😮😮

[@TableTennisDaily]

Haha its outrageous right! The crazy thing is the 3 shots before that I went all cross court!

[@bobsyouruncle5534]

He is Jorgen Persson.

[@skakollaettklipp]

Jörgen has always a smile on his face despite many years of ache in his back. And speaking of the three musketeers, hard to beat J-O, Jörgen and Äpplet (Appelgren). @@TableTennisDaily

[@HANDLEBACK14.13]

He is him

[@andreaseriksson8803]

The thing is for an old top elite player this is quite casual training. So that's why he can block it so relaxed I guess.

[@gilekopi7296]

Legend Persson❤🔥💪

[@peterh4117]

I love these videos but I prefer you reviewing rubbers with Tom - maybe fastarc g1 review with him soon?

[@guntherschabus3458]

you guys are fun ❤️

[@TableTennisDaily]

Have to thank Jorgen for that 😁 What a player!

[@andrewhoeft2710]

I'm not good enough for hard rubbers. Soft, European here😎👍. Great video, Dan!

[@TableTennisDaily]

Thanks Andrew 🙌

[@magicalgold010]

Crucial info.

[@gaborpodpinka9616]

Old players feeling not like today's players!! Incredible delicacy😀👍🇭🇺🏓

[@cbgreenwood]

🇸🇪

[@Nerdcrusher]

Damn, he's still in good shape.

[@XYoukaiX]

Hey Dan, you are so often in Germany and I think lots of times actually at Borussia Düsseldorf ... how come you never do some fan events or whatsoever ? Like Adam Bobrow touring around some locations playing short 5 point matches against your fans or something like that.

[@pouyatorkiyan3258]

Nice 👍

[@stephanmunz2692]

The Electric Backhand. Saw him first in 1986 (EM). What a legend!

[@AJ-kl7sw]

Durfte mich mal mit Jörgen unterhalten. Er ist überaus sympathisch und ich hatte immer seine Hölzer gespielt

[@Salty-friendship]

Can you with legendary chopper joo sae hyuk plz

[@TableTennisDaily]

Oh that would be another great one 🔥

[@GabrielNAndrew]

Hey Dan, can you make a video about the harimoto zlc blade. not the super zlc but the normal zlc

[@Allanwify]

Persson is the coolist guy.

[@gianlucamusco3971]

Which blade used Persson in this video please? Thanks

[@rockingricky58]

Hi Daniel, thanks for another interresting episode! I wonder when you challenge the first chinese player. Or did I miss something? Greets from Germany and keep on pongin' 🙋‍♂️🏓

[@TableTennisDaily]

Hey glad you enjoyed the video 🔥 Yeah we filmed with Fan Zhendong and Xu Xin many years back with STIGA. Which Chinese players should we film with?

[@astamak2566]

@@TableTennisDailyyou should test the Long 5 with the Goat Ma long himself

[@familjenweird]

Jörgen is a Swedish legend!!!

[@tonydare7614]

Would like to try the A2 or even the A3 on both sides. Currently using the MK forehand and Fastarc C1 backhand. But there's no substitute for technique😝

[@TableTennisDaily]

Haha yes can't be grooving the strokes over and over again 😁

[@carloscabral9722]

Can you guys review some jekyll and hyde Xiom rubbers?

[@Afropalmen]

Been husing Hybrid rubber on my forehand for a long time now (Nittaku PK50) And best thing about it is that it givea me the controll and confident to hit my shots. As it the same time it "punish" me for being lazy 😂

[@TTDFAN144]

Great video!! Also when and where will the pongfinity video be uploaded?

[@TableTennisDaily]

Will we be taking on Pongfinity?? 👀😁

[@TTDFAN144]

@@TableTennisDaily I meant the 30 vs 1 video at pingpod, but who knows maybe the match of the century could take place soon 👍

[@naidron3804]

Dan became so good

[@PatrickSchneider-op9bu]

i saw this real legend last weekend in montreux. he played with truls to warm him up. this two sweden's are amazing and he is still soo strong and has crazy shots.

[@TableTennisDaily]

Hey Patrick awesome you got to watch the two practice. Yeah I see Jorgen many times practising with the Swedish National Team warming them up at events. He's still got it haha

[@Sons_Brad_Dalton]

Mastery

[@niklaskras5498]

Do you do this donic advertisment for free just with the benefit of writing a legends name in the title? I hope you get more out of it :D

[@IElronMcBong]

Realy interesting i didnt know there is a new Series of Bluestorm.. i use the normal Bluestorm Z2 but i dont think i need to switch if im not as good as this guy hahha

[@Rounders1974]

Persson ha uno stile simile a Samsonov, grande controllo e super rovescio. Il set up è un classico moderno dei grandi campioni.

[@Daniel-ob1vn]

Jörgen Persson reached the second round at the 2012 olympics. Not bad for a 46 year old.

[@fastandspinny]

So much feelings 😂😂

[@ronankerr1042]

How is this video earlier out than stiga hybrid

[@big_pip_energy_tt]

Any plans to review pips? Maybe a short pips review with Golden Boy?

[@TableTennisDaily]

Yeah we're looking to do this soon. Perhaps Ruwen Filus?

[@big_pip_energy_tt]

@@TableTennisDaily awesome, can't wait! Thanks for the quick reply

[@brycegmail]

What’s the blade he using now?

[@aligalipdemirelli9250]

Which blade is he playing with?

[@jplanglais]

We need a T05 vs D05 comparison

[@Megaboyd]

They made that video with Timo Boll awhile ago.

[@billhsu5883]

How about having Anders Lind for testing Donic Original True carbon next time?😉

[@iUmberto72]

Why not a new Masterclass with the great Jorgen ?!

[@TableTennisDaily]

Ohh great idea!

[@Intelligenkeit]

so A1 is 1mm? and A2 is 2mm?

[@lalighurasgamingnepal7953]

Love from nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵❤️😇

[@user-cr5hg4fn1x]

Hi what is equipment of Par Gerell(Best Server!)?

[@user-kg2bt7pi5k]

He looks like he is still in good shape for his age. You should have played a match, I reckon he would have won.

[@anahitapathak5440]

Woah, which blade is he using?

[@gulag0773]

Next one with Ruwen filus

[@DerEchteJ]

Aurus FH and Aurus Soft on BH For The Win on the Persson Power Play OFF- with custom fatter handles blade weight 100 grams with handles.

[@Ejb2460]

Amazing player 🎉 the ratings for the Tibhar rubbers seems a bit low. T05 has more control and better touch than MXP?!? Also, the spin on K3 is higher IMO than you have rated it. The issue is the durability of Tibhar rubbers isn’t as good.

[@andreborz4116]

Persson are a legend no doubt. But Waldner are the Mozart!

[@ViktorChristiernsson-wo6hw]

Could you make a dna hybrid review

[@user-cr5hg4fn1x]

Hi, now Par play with Stiga Cybershape?

[@Chrhab]

he might not be the most eloquent guy, but boy, can he play

[@TableTennisDaily]

Unreal control for the ball!

[@xujinzhang5738]

A1 is the best D09c alternatives I found so far for forehand: much long lifespan than D09c but also lightweight. It's much better than DNA drigon grip (no power), joola dynaryz zgr (too heavy and not controllable as A1, not spin enough). brand new Tibhar K3 might be better than A1 but the lifespan really sucks. D09c is amazing, the Dignics sponge last a long time but the D09c surface of the D09c doesn't last long so it won't grap the ball after 1 month. The downside of A1 is that it might be too thick for backhand, in which case K3 and D09c are much better. Haven't tried A2 though. Have tried A1 on Innerforce Layer ZLC and Viscaria and Stiga CyperShape it's amazing for its price and durability and weight.

[@Mallgar]

A1 was heavier and slower than D09c. (Except of you maybe boosted it...) I will agree with you with the A2 as best D09c alternative. Bluestars biggest weakness is the surface by visual look. It looks very fast worn out, but it's still good. There will be just a time where you have to change it due to too much loss of grippy surface.... but D09c has the same issue like every hybrid rubber^^

[@ggj30]

we really need witch blade jorgen use?

[@TableTennisDaily]

Donic Original No.1

[@baladoable]

@@TableTennisDaily Senso?

[@fillmo2840]

Which blade is Persson using?????

[@AleShakon02]

BluesStar A1 and A2

[@fillmo2840]

Blade not rubbers​@@AleShakon02

[@AleShakon02]

@@fillmo2840 I don’t know maybe it’s the true inner carbon

[@andreaseriksson8803]

Guess he's using his own JP blade

[@fillmo2840]

Maybe Dan do you know it?

[@MaxPower2307]

Which blade is Persson using? 🤔💭❓

[@TableTennisDaily]

Donic Original No.1 💪

[@baladoable]

@@TableTennisDaily Senso?

[@mouamedsafwatel.bahnasawy7148]

Try fan zhendong cnf

[@Jack.....3454]

When is my shout out pocket rocket!!!!!!

[@TableTennisDaily]

🚀🚀🚀

[@Jack.....3454]

@@TableTennisDaily I am being serious at senior qulafiers pocket said he would give me a shoutout

[@Jack.....3454]

Ask him pocket I am not lying!!!

[@achraf9946]

Wich wood is he playing?

[@TableTennisDaily]

Donic Orignal No.1

[@TableTablewithDov]

Like this if you think TTD is a great channel:):)

[@jonyer1980]

Releasing any new rubber every single year doesn't seem to be the way to go if they want to compete with BTY let alone at such crazy prices. After all, They are making arguably BTY the best bang for your buck😂😂😂.

[@GabrielNAndrew]

European rubbers is ther best

[@Cohiba100]

Hallandenglish

[@jinhan01]

European

[@loop-io8yk]

This is just advertising 😢

[@theapplepapple9420]

Believe in Jesus Christ, trust in Him for your eternal salvation and repent of your sins!

[@DatuMorsidMacacana]

Hi Dan. please make a review on Zhou Qihao Blade please