Is Double Sponging Legal?
Printed From: Alex Table Tennis - MyTableTennis.NET
Category: Equipment
Forum Name: Equipment
Forum Description: Share your experience and discussions about table tennis equipments.
Moderator: haggisv
Assistant Moderators: position available
URL: http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14428
Printed Date: 04/27/2024 at 8:45am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.01 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Is Double Sponging Legal?
Posted By: tommyzai
Subject: Is Double Sponging Legal?
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:11am
|
I can think of a couple advantages to combining sponges (a.k.a. double an triple sponging). I've seen it done, but I wonder if it's legal, illegal, or in the grey area with regard to tournament play?
It would be cool to have a nice firm base sponge, then a softer top sponge under the top sheet, or visa versa depending on your game! What do you think? Can we do it? Should we do it? ------------- For More Info, PM or Email me: [email protected] |
Replies:
Posted By: T h e N A M
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:18am
| if it goes over 4mm, sponge + rubber, it's ilegal... |
Posted By: tommyzai
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:23am
|
What if I have two 1mm sponges+topsheet?
I think it might be cool to try if legal. For me it would be nice to have that firm base under a soft cushion. I'd have improved control, spin, and speed . . . a legitimate second gear when hitting hard! Any thoughts? I might be way off, but it makes sense to me. ------------- For More Info, PM or Email me: [email protected] |
Posted By: theman
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:24am
|
as thenam said, if its under the 4mm limit, i guess u can do whatever pleases you. i love 729 transcend sp wwooohooooo
------------- i lost my racquet Schlager u beast http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy |
Posted By: tommyzai
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:25am
|
If this is true . . . it opens up a whole new world of madness for me. ------------- For More Info, PM or Email me: [email protected] |
Posted By: theman
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:28am
|
u r too crazy with ur woodworking skills and a love of ej.....a dangerous combination...actually this sounds stupid, but what does EJ stand for?!?!?!?
------------- i lost my racquet Schlager u beast http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy |
Posted By: tommyzai
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:30am
|
Equipment Junky?
Eccentric Jerk? Embarrassing Jackass? Egghead Jiz? Extra Juicy? ------------- For More Info, PM or Email me: [email protected] |
Posted By: theman
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:31am
|
oh so u have no absolutely no idea? me 2
------------- i lost my racquet Schlager u beast http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy |
Posted By: theman
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:32am
|
geez louise tommy, u make up really good abbreviations for ej! really like the eccentric jackass part!
------------- i lost my racquet Schlager u beast http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/MDSguy |
Posted By: tommyzai
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:55am
|
Eternal Juvinile?
Enima Juice? ------------- For More Info, PM or Email me: [email protected] |
Posted By: donar
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 2:05am
|
It's not legal.
1.4.3 More than one layer of cellular rubber (sponge) is not permitted, even if the layers are of the same composition. |
Posted By: tommyzai
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 2:06am
|
Thanks.
:-(. I wonder if judges can tell. Would they notice? Would they lift up my edge tape to see? Would you guys tell on me?  ------------- For More Info, PM or Email me: [email protected] |
Posted By: Hookshot
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 2:46am
|
Hey Tommy,,, I keep looking at my mouse pad for the putr. A ball bounces like crazy on it. Real bouncy sponge. I think I will try that and see what it does. |
Posted By: JKC
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 4:08am
|
Have you been gluing up that mouse mat again Hookshot? ------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34kRbLNCcpk" rel="nofollow - Fred 49 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGShBxEKnDk%20rel=" rel="nofollow - I once could serve |
Posted By: reachie85
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 11:08am
|
LOL, crazy ppl... multi-layer sponge... mouse pad... although, multi-layer sponge sounds intriguing, i say go for it! i don't think ittf officials will be knocking on your door after your next tourney tommy
------------- BL: Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive CPen FH: Haifu Blue Whale 2 BH: Nittaku Nodias |
Posted By: IceDefence
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 11:21am
|
If this double spongeing is legal then I would like to get an H3 sponge and H2 sponge and maybe Feint Long II OX and make a combo with that so longer it is not going to be more than 4mm ------------- DHS PG2-L FH: Butterfly Tackiness Chop II Red 1.9 BH: Joola Poker Black 1.2 |
Posted By: tommyzai
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 11:31am
|
I have a nice mouse pad with a topsheet of the Beatles. I wonder if I can just use it as is. It's probably a great Anti . . . and fast! Let's do it!!! ------------- For More Info, PM or Email me: [email protected] |
Posted By: IceDefence
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 12:14pm
|
And the TT maniac of the month is TOMMYZAI hahahahahaha ------------- DHS PG2-L FH: Butterfly Tackiness Chop II Red 1.9 BH: Joola Poker Black 1.2 |
Posted By: creeder06
Date Posted: 11/03/2007 at 10:04pm
|
just think if you speed glued that double sponge you are thinking of what then??????????
------------- if table tennis is to sports, what star wars is to movies, then you must be chewbacca. |