1 Year Experiment: Table Tennis Chopper

[@Pongfinity]

A completely new concept and series, we hope you find it interesting! Stay safe everybody 🙏

[@BlazenYT1]

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[@ruyssdcrack.3354]

Gg

[@ayaansalman4031]

Hey Pongfinity

[@jrk1666]

now that's a real challenge

[@amadeusherpich1174]

Its so nice

[@vari1535]

*Emil starts winning points when he starts being offensive*

[@ichigoparfaitgatomaranai]

Well playing a defensive style doesn't mean never being offensive, it means waiting for the greatest chance to attack such that you can win the point. There's a big difference between classic and modern defence.

[@boooch5583]

He actually started winning because Mikka stopped playing backspin to his backhand. Emil got pretty good at chopping loops with his backhand but lost every single point (6 times) when Mikka pushed to his back hand

[@tabletennisdiaries1058]

new video is on the channel, (table tennis highlights)

[@unlocktornado]

More like he didn't waste opportunity when the opponent's give him a chance.

[@josephbooker259]

@@tabletennisdiaries1058 Can you stop saying this. No one go look them up, they in every comment plugging their channel. And stop liking your own comments

[@charles-ronaldmambo9663]

I can’t wait to get back to table tennis after coronavirus

[@TableTennisFighter]

It is actually a horrible situation ... i need my tabletennis-demons around me!

[@Michael_Hamburg]

Oh yes... I get nasty, because I'm not able to play now...

[@gdgeosef1367]

Same for me lol Guess I am not the only one who can't play tt

[@d1nge179]

Same

[@reyKo333]

I have table to table tennis so its not problem to me

[@kazzyamvs7102]

0:34 😂 Emil shouting at Otto because he irritated him by hitting the shot back😂

[@roman2374]

Kazzy best part is Otto saying sorry

[@kazzyamvs7102]

Roman ya exactly 😂

[@tabletennisdiaries1058]

new video is on the channel, (table tennis highlights)

[@marcotewes1963]

"don't give me there*

[@Barman4200]

It always makes me happy to see people trying out chopping. Choppers vs loopers are some of my favorite matches to watch!

[@tabletennisdiaries1058]

new video is on the channel, (table tennis highlights)

[@Kavafy]

​@@tabletennisdiaries1058shut up

[@haroldthetallandmighty4544]

Anyone else find Emil's voice quite soothing and relaxing

[@michalkolbusovsky8624]

I do

[@spongebob1849]

Definitely

[@bloomingplonker2501]

Simp

[@haroldthetallandmighty4544]

@@bloomingplonker2501 sod off

[@clicow]

Yea pritti goot, what do you tink Annie?

[@rafaelcarrascosasantos6382]

I like Emil's courage to try something new. It will be a loooong journey though. I tried long pimples several times in training just for fun but i couldn't get close enough to the right movement, speed or anything else xD. Good luck Emil and greetings from Germany to all of you. Stay healthy.

[@guspauline7460]

I just love this kind of video, it's so nice to see Emil reinventing himself after getting injured, I'd love to see more of Emil's journey.

[@MrBenjo2000]

What injury did Emil have?

[@MiscritXtreme]

As said, completely new concept and series, and I absolutely love it. Amazing video, keep it up

[@tabletennisdiaries1058]

new video is on the channel, (table tennis highlights)

[@JOHN-vs1vo]

This video was exactly what I needed to watch. I've been playing table tennis for about four years, but not regularly. I used to have an aggressive playstyle and even played in city tournaments. But since starting college, I haven't been able to play as much. I hadn't played for a whole year. Last month, during our semester break, my old high school teammates invited me to play again. My playstyle changed; I was playing passively, just pushing and slicing the ball close to the table. I used to do flicks and forehand or backhand shots, but it felt like I forgot how. I thought it was just because I hadn't played in a while and needed to warm up. After 4-5 days, I realized my aggressive plays weren't coming back. None of my shots were landing on the table, whether they were soft or hard strikes. Even my old coach noticed and said my playstyle had become more passive. A week has passed, and I stumbled upon this video. For context, I had been watching Pongfinity almost every day back then, but I never really got interested in this one until now. Seeing Emil try a new playstyle amazed me. His confidence as well. It got me thinking, what if I try the same thing? If I enjoy it, I'll pursue it; if it doesn't work, I'll work hard on it. Though my old aggressive plays won't disappear, I just needed something new. I'm starting next week to adopt this new playstyle, and I'm hoping to enjoy it. Thanks to Emil and to Pongfinity for this video.

[@noname3609]

I love Otto's style so much. Its so enjoyable to watch.

[@bleetblue]

Finally a fellow chopper! I've been playing defence for 2 years now! Emil is taking the right steps to be a great chopper!

[@duncanmcintyre350]

such an awesome channel! I just subscribed!

[@Pongfinity]

Thanks!

[@usman__naseer]

And Pongfinity does it again, Best Table tennis channel in the world. Hey Pongfinity I want to see Three tables in a triangle where you 3 (Otto,Mikka,Emil) All play against each other.

[@paozan4855]

Why not emil

[@paozan4855]

Checkout "triangular ping pong". You'll probably love It!

[@usman__naseer]

@@paozan4855 You know I edited this comment after your reply. And I subscribed to your channel.

[@deinemutter2061]

Nice Emil! Nice Decision! I also took the same decision two months ago :D and is struggle with the same things. I really look forward to see some more of your Challenge and wish you good luck!

[@conorgallen554]

I did the same as you but am four years in now. In my experience there are three important things to learn, most important is as you said pushing. Step two is then to be able to vary between chopping against heavy topspin and no spin balls whilst maintaining a good distance to the table. The third step is then to keep the ball low(ish) and be able to place it intentionally. From the few clips in the video I'd recommend stick to steps one (the technique as you mentioned) and two (stand closer to the table, try not to let it drop as far as you do) for now, the third then comes almost by its self.

[@MrRugs-xi4kj]

You sound like young Gordon Ramsay when you say "I have to practise my chops".

[@tabletennisdiaries1058]

new video is on the channel, (table tennis highlights)

[@wim159]

Usually i hate it when i have to play against choppers, especially when they stick close to the table and totally ruin the way i want to play. This video made me respect it much more, playing with choppers seems actually difficult and challenging

[@kadyrovșcû]

I usually beat the choppers. I feel Xu Xin xd

[@arjundixit509]

1 year is going to complete waiting for the big video Emil!

[@kobbi480]

Which pimples were you using there ? Feint Long II or III ? Looked like it but not sure, I personally use Tibhar Grass D.Techs with no sponge on BH and TSP Spectol 2.0 sponge on FH on a combi blade (der-materialspezialist Wizard) :D

[@loopkill]

That's so brave of you to commit to completely changing playing styles, especially at your level, Emil! I wish you the best of luck on this journey! You gotta practice spin vs no-spin chops! That's huge for tricking your opponents! ;) And I hope you guys all stay safe and healthy during this time!!

[@KA-eu9sy]

Which makes me appreciate Adam Bobrow's snakes game so much more. It's defensive yet offensive at the same time.

[@tf5493]

my best friend (and doubles partner in my team) also plays long pimples. Started doing this two years ago, when we came out of our youth team and broke into our adult team. The first like half a season was horrible for us, we lost almost every doubles match by him pushing seemingly easy balls into the net - and one time I was quite annoyed (my bad, apologised afterwards), I said to him "thats like the 10th easy return slice you missed". In the next training session he lent me his racket and told me to practice those "easy slices". I turned very quiet after that (got almost no ball over the net). Nevertheless, we're now one of the best doubles in the league and both join a higher ranked team in the summer, so practice indeed makes perfect😉

[@Pongfinity]

This is cool to hear, thanks for sharing! Pushing with the long pimple in the beginning is definitely a lot harder than one would think!

[@spongebob1849]

Pongfinity Yep. My dad always try’s it-epic fail

[@talonforeman1254]

So excited for this series, how often will you post these videos and will you be strictly doing this for a year or will you just post these like every month or so?

[@Pongfinity]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! The hall is closed now due to the ongoing situation with the virus, so we'll have to see when we are able to get back to training and making a second episode. This first episode was filmed in January and February.

[@dogecorgi2287]

I'm so excited to get back to my table tennis class after the Coronavirus!

[@semlagrewa]

I'd love to see more of this :D Keep up the good work guys

[@begi12051972]

I subscribed weeks ago and it was very very worth it! Im inspired and i now am interested in ping pong! Amazing content!

[@JGsClips.]

Hey Emil! great idea! why only backhand chops though?

[@oliverh1033]

This is what we wanted to see 😂

[@adamtt2009]

No way oliver I found your comment 💀😭

[@arijitpaul2532]

More of this please! So inspiring and informative.

[@bakervinci163]

Great experiment, esp for the novice chopper. I was a world class track athlete and find table tennis to be an amazing sport. Thanks and keep it up.

[@volkoffchess4024]

Hei! Extremely soulful episode, especially for all the choppers. I’m fascinated by playing in the modern defense style like Filus or Panagiotis play. Difficult to learn but so spectacular! Emil, which pimples do you use?

[@Albatrosungolgesi]

3:07 "Too high for the Sensei" ahahahaha LMAO respect Otto

[@allround3573]

Maybe you should use short pips, for example tsp super spin pips chop 2 1.5mm sponge. You also can chop with short pips and the pushing is like normal rubber. So you can push better and attack to. The Super Spin Pips Chop 2 is a very great rubber because you can create a lot of backspin (also at push) Try it Emil

[@inyourface123]

Loved this video and can relate so much since I am a converted chopper as well. Looking forward to see more episodes on Emil’s journey to become a badass chopper 😀.

[@frenchtt4761]

hi Emil,Being a defender, I think that defenders today must be versatile, and have a very good attack to succeed in winning matches. Basically becoming a modern defender. And I personally use a normal rubber. Good luck with your progress.

[@danielaschenbrenner3074]

I sense Emils getting ready for winning some tournaments...

[@paozan4855]

He restarted training After 6 years (he was very strong but 6 years ago he hot injured). I want to see some highlights from him!

[@fifopcmainchannel]

@@paozan4855 what did happen to him

[@paozan4855]

@@fifopcmainchannel he got injured at the leg. Watch the First " pongfinity match highlights" from pongfinity ti see him in action. Before that he was in the National team with otto and maybe miikka. Did you ever ask you why he was weaker than otto and miikka in the early period? Well that's the answer.

[@lordego414]

@@paozan4855 and he was as fast as miikka omg

[@lordego414]

@@paozan4855 we can also see his performance on EditingSport 😂😂

[@Michael_Hamburg]

Important and interesting!

[@Golden-Boy-]

what pimple is it? and what blade is it? i use butterfly: joo saehyuk blade, feint long 3 (0.5) and andro plaxon (max) for good power attack all the butterfly rubers is just too slow fore me maby this is somthing fore you :)

[@malong8373]

Dignics 09c is slow? or 05

[@malong8373]

You have to play bluestorm z1 turbo max on hurican 5 long the best blade

[@izukudeku7099]

I use a diamond TC

[@antonwidman9194]

It is a Nice serie so far

[@pilzz03]

Yes I was waiting for this!! I’m just getting back into table tennis and love all your uploads!! Also my name is Emil too but I’m from Germany

[@thelookingcat]

Finally! The Emil focused video I always wanted!

[@adrians3267]

Great idea, you can also try to learn a sidespin forehand such as Hou Yingchao, a chinese chopper

[@adrians3267]

@Alois Schaffler correct :)

[@bloodmaster502]

Emil for me i am an offensive and defensive player. Do not push it all you can do is strawberry it so the ball can have heavy side and top spin. Since i've been observing the spin it is clearly that the long pimples generates a lot of spin once you know how to use it. I am a 15 year old kid who played table tennis for a splended 9 years. But take my advise don't play defensive only. Try to have a long pimples in one side and an ordinary rubber on the other side so you can add a lot more approach on the ball. If you gave up on chopping just change the rubber side so the tactics can be confusing for the opponent to play you.

[@Tarti_offi]

Now, We know why he said "switch" with a big smile :) in "Play Ping Pong Against Yourself" video

[@purp6402]

i kinda like this type of video more than ur usual videos..

[@_robin_9191]

I love ping pong and pongfinity!!

[@bullbapp]

If you have a problem with the return getting too high... there are some rubbers available that fixes/helpes that by delivering a lower throw angle than other LP-rubbers. But when using them you must be avare of the risk geting stuck in the net, and hateful bounces "net-and-out"... due to a way too flat line when you're chopping. In other words... there are no free lunches, you can't both keep the cockie AND eat it. That being said, all rubber are somewhat of a compromise, you can't have it all. Still, if you learn to master such a rubber (often shortpips actually...), you deliver more difficult and "hard-to-hit" strokes to the opponent. The thing is to determine which properties in the rubber you benefit the most from. If you for example have a strong backhand attack, maybe you should choose a rubber with properties that allows hitting the ball to some extent, rather than chopping on EVERY ball, in all situations.

[@manavsankaran7143]

It's nice to see Miikka finally has hair, excited to see Otto without his beard

[@potatoaligator8081]

Manav Sankaran look at match highlights 1 and u might change ur mind of excitement

[@Joshuaslatte]

By being a chopper , i love to see emil doin' this ❤❤❤

[@shl6403]

it remids me when i first switched to long pimps it was sooo difficult to get used to it.

[@andrew10g]

I also recently started playing with a long pip rubber recently. it is fun to try a new thing. One thing I realised, when receiving serve, start with bat below the table so opponent doesn't know which rubber is which side.

[@hadiyousaf4222]

I’ve always wondered how you guys did this SENSATIONAL

[@ГеннадийГромов-э2щ]

Половина из того что вы возвращаете длинными шипами подрезкой, можно вернуть тычком, либо верхним вращение, мяч в итоге для противника чаще бывает гораздо более сложный, но конечно же многое зависит от конкретного производителя шипов. Практически все они имеют своеобразный возврат от одного и того же движения.

[@abbytion]

Is this chop-long pips challenge still going on? A half year update would be cool to see :)

[@robertsaget9697]

For long pips you need to top spin push all chops. It creates a fast loop even at short distances. Then chop all loops. The long pips top spin push is very effective. Keep chopping their loops until they make a mistake then capitalize.

[@sportsallaround2032]

Anyone else remember when they had 150k subs? That’s me! I’ve been here since week 1! Go Pongfinity!!!

[@paozan4855]

I was here since 50k. It didn't pass much time from 150k to One millions, less than a year

[@maang8126]

I love this video seeing Emil use a long pips rubber. Well this is how I push in my long pips, I just tilt my racket a little and then I push it. And I just practically use long pips because I always have a hard time reading the ball's spin-

[@madhavkumar-xs8bo]

Challenge : Try doing an around the net shot from the other end of the net

[@swarnavasinharoy7023]

Love the Dynamite shot😜

[@palom-ys9hg]

Challenge: play blowing the ball instead of a racket

[@musedits5442]

Or a blow dryer

[@ankurumang4593]

that's already done

[@-danR]

I the new series is going beyond goofyness. Everything has been pretty well done.

[@bullbapp]

Or why not play a game while someone is blowing you. I don't think that's been done yet.......

[@LukasOnel]

Hi but can u make longer videos please i really enjoy them 😃

[@ngjelosh]

Challenge:play in a tennis court with a tennis racket but with a table tennis bal

[@IDespiseYouNumber27]

It won't neither fly nor bounce.

[@peterhieuvu]

neon cz I’ve tried this as a tennis player and it really doesn’t work well. What’s fun is playing short court or playing with a tennis racket on a rabble tennis table though. Also the reason it doesn’t work well is because the object has such low mass that you just can’t give it enough energy and momentum to go far.

[@PrismBreak32]

@neon cz idiot

[@PrismBreak32]

@neon cz wtf do you want me to prove

[@PrismBreak32]

@neon czexactly

[@steve9188]

Could you maybe do some serve toutorials ? I‘d love it.

[@MrSpeedy12]

I love table tennis and I want to get back to my club ASAP

[@isajavaid8315]

I love the new series

[@allyoucanwatchchannel278]

Oh great, since 2 months i also play with long pips it is really cool. I'm looking forward to see the result in one year!

[@-desire-9658]

ギオニスみたいなカットスタイルかな？頑張ってください！Emil play style like Panagiotis Gionis? I'm always wishing your success!

[@jhakadthapa8046]

Make a match with three of you anyone who win game you should give to him i phone 11 and make an intro in nepali launguage❤❤

[@krishnabhurtel6038]

I also want this video love from nepal

[@dipsonhacker655]

Stay safe all of you from corona virus and i want this type of video

[@tabletennisdiaries1058]

new video is on the channel, (table tennis highlights)

[@gabinbigare5419]

I'm a chopper too with long pimples. I love all your video and I think it's a great idea of videos. You can play serves with long pimples too. You're not bad for the begin. 😉 (love you from France) ❤️🏓

[@antideadmeme8057]

I have a challenge: cook something while using a TT paddle as a knife

[@tamunamenabde402]

i am repeat once again that pongfinity is my favorite channel. you are the best

[@LionelMessi-oq1kh]

Just realized my table tennis playing style is chopping 😅

[@ecoledefensett657]

I want to give you some advice! 1. Stay far from the table for the push with only one leg going forward 2. Start with pushing without effect, but quickly try to scratch the ball 3. The racket must be high between each touch in aim to don't waste time I'm a chopper, and a table tennis coach in France (few videos on my channel) You can contact me by fb (Mickaël Armony) Good luck 🤞

[@arturogarcia1350]

5:27 ahh weon...

[@felmusik5043]

Csmmm🤣

[@aikanaroisilra1940]

Interesting challenge, good luck with that. I'm far from the same level but I have been playing a more defensive style that before for the last two years, not using long pimples but short ones though, as it is easier to counterattack and block as well with it, but you can also do massive chops. It's really fun, hope you'll enjoy it as much.

[@MohammadMehdi_1889]

When it says 30 seconds ago

[@kushbaveja2]

Emil is born for this!

[@teamfortresplayer7558]

when you chop go back to the tabel and when you pimpel use the black side BIG TIP PS I AM A CHOPER

[@Dannyboy-zc2ln]

Keeping the ball low over the net and deep on the table as a chopper is in my opinion the most difficult part, especially when players play with different speed and height during a rally. I struggle with that a lot xD

[@そーけー-b4c]

おーい！日本人↓

[@めーる-e3g]

呼んだ？

[@aisxuu]

Wot

[@muhammadikmal7956]

宇宙人👽!!

[@MichaelKamson]

Super interesting, thanks guys. So I have tried doing a defensive play with normal pips-in rubbers that are actually meant for attacking and that already is a very interesting way of playing as it allows me to swap between defense and offence , though I mostly play offensively. But i think i would also like to try long pips at some point in time too, my coach uses long pips and has been training me in how to return balls played with long pips (i've always stuggled with it) but perhaps I should try playing with them. He mentioned that the thickness of the sponge in playing with long pips also makes a difference in playing, perhaps look into that as well as you progress through this year.

introduce your rackets

[@TabArtwithAli]

This aged well

[@Qwertyuiop-bd8fj]

Can u guys do badminton trick shots 2?

[@edwardking9207]

Challenge: play a match where you play only around the net shots. Stay safe guys, from Italy🇮🇹😷

[@paozan4855]

Bella fra appena finisce la quarantena: 1. Mi ordino una pizza 2. Vado a mangiarmi una cotoletta

[@edwardking9207]

@@paozan4855 Pure io, una bella pizza, con l'inizio dell'estate. Speriamo bene dai🍕😉🇮🇹. #iorestoacasa 🇮🇹

[@paozan4855]

@@edwardking9207 intanto mi intrattengo ridendo ai commenti delle bimbe sotto ai post di conte

[@edwardking9207]

Io guardando cosa fa la gente su Tik Tok durante la quarantena.

[@de.9491]

Quest'estate sarà un disastro

[@hugokarpinski4048]

Great concept, hope that it motivates people to be chopper. That makes the games more interesting and enjoyable.

[@zoroleplusnul8286]

it is actually insane i'm here since a long time and i love your channel and... with this video i love it mooore

[@HarryWizard]

never thought defensive was this difficult, learnt so much from this video despite playing against pimples for years

[@ifueatme5334]

Thanks! 🙏 They save my day all of time then they uploads video. And these chopper Series get me better pingpong player.

[@MylesIeong]

Lovin it! Looking forward to the updates!

[@sh0rtyde]

Very cool idea. I am looking forward to the progress he can make. But let's be honest. There is a question I just can't live without knowing the answer to it. What LP rubber and which thickness did you choose? I assume throughout your yourney you might eventually switch blades and try out different pimples but I really like to know your thoughts about LP rubbers. Since roughly 8 months ago I also "switched" to defense with LP but I still got an inverted blade and just in general seem to be unable to use the same equipment for longer then 2 weeks.

[@DereineBrotmann]

Switching to long pimples. My go to hobby after the season ends and summer aproches. Allways fast to switch to the chopping. I love it. But I allways go back to my normal way of playing after the summerbreak, when we start gearing up for a new season.

[@rhinwoods]

For the next challenge video, but 2 tables on each side of the net so it is very long, but not very wide

[@Hebel1982]

Little Tip: Use a chop block (vertical racket, downward movement) on topspins if you are near the table. For pushing on backspin use a very open racket and push towards the net. your balls will be much better then a normal chop.

[@Frank-tw8hu]

Love to see emil putting in that work

[@mannueldias427]

What ws the exact equipment u used ? Including thickness of the long pimple sponge

[@ilfirenz7885]

I'm a pimples player, I don't usually push short chop but rather I flick it with pimples. The under spin become top spin and it let me play place the ball where I want setting me point :) I also flick short under spin serves to surprise the opponent :)

[@davidchoi5934]

Thanks for this video about the chopping practice and play. I could understand better.

[@luanyuri7703]

play with only one part of the table and place the net in the middle of the table

[@Maneeshareiki]

if u are playing with long pimps... then im not sure how to do the chopping part but when u come down to push the ball.... the racket should be at 90° vertically... and just carry the racket forward