Commentating on USA table tennis channel

I just watched a video that popped up on my YouTube feed.

And have to say that the commentary was outstanding.
ITTF take notice, entertaining and informed commentary kept me watching a close mid level match that I would never have watched without it. I think that this sport like all sports, needs an informed and entertaining voice, that gives insight and doesn't just react to the score or a long rally. The serve, and receive were respected, and discussed  and strategy also. All with good humor and intelligence. Well done guys, whoever you are.
A bigger effort needs to be made to credit the commentators and package the video/ match.
If they ( the commentators) were thrown into ITTF matches, Superleague, and DTTL, I think TT might actually have a fighting chance.

USA table tennis might certainly not a force in the rankings, but it should and could  take the lead in packaging an untapped sport.

I'm pretty sure that one of those guys is Adam Bobrow. 

beeray1 wrote: I'm pretty sure that one of those guys is Adam Bobrow.

I think you need to wear prescription glasses:) Adam is a friend of my TT friend and I often see him and we went to eat. The guy plays in this video is no him. Tuan Dai Le is known as Dr Le and he's a Medical Doctor and he is playing at our club. Level is 2300.

ocvillager wrote: beeray1 wrote: I'm pretty sure that one of those guys is Adam Bobrow.  I think you need to wear prescription glasses:) Adam is a friend of my TT friend and I often see him and we went to eat. The guy plays in this video is no him. Tuan Dai Le is known as Dr Le and he's a Medical Doctor and he is playing at our club. Level is 2300.

Edited by Toprank - 02/21/2013 at 8:16pm

ttvet86 wrote: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=510_1344196881 Off topic, but when it comes to commentating the Irish commentators got game...

Jagged wrote: At 07:33 one commentator refers to the other as ‘Adam’. I think it’s a really good commentary too. Learnt some new terms from them. It’s always my impression that the North Americans give such good commentaries. Unlike John Burgess (that’s his name right?), who has nothing more to offer than ‘topspin’, ‘down-the-line’ and ‘you beauty’.

beeray1 wrote: I'm pretty sure that one of those guys is Adam Bobrow.

Quality guy in general, not just at commentary.
Anyway, the ITTF occasionally use a player or coach for technical commentary (talking about serves etc while the usual guy does the play-by-play) a few times, one of them was Scotsman Gavin Rumgay and he did a great job commenting the Russian open last year. Unfortunately, they're used too rarely.

Edited by Anderni - 02/22/2013 at 12:44pm

Anderni wrote: beeray1 wrote: I'm pretty sure that one of those guys is Adam Bobrow.  Quality guy in general, not just at commentary. Anyway, the ITTF occasionally use a player or coach for technical commentary (talking about serves etc while the usual guy does the play-by-play) a few times, one of them was Scotsman Gavin Rumgay and he did a great job commenting the Russian open last year. Unfortunately, they're used too rarely.

 

amateur wrote:    That's actually not true, the only commentator without technical knowledge is John Burgess. The other itTV commentators are expert players (though not pros) or coaches (Donald Parker from England, I think).

Really, wow, I must have completely missed out on tournaments those guys have commented on.
Thanks to mainly watching highlight videos, I guess.