Why Long Pips Still Can’t Beat Top Inverted Players |Sabine Winter - Wang Manyu
Singapore Smash 2026 Women’s Semifinal gave us the perfect example to settle the biggest debate in table tennis: Inverted Rubber vs Long Pips & Anti-Spin — which one is truly stronger at the highest level?
In this deep analysis, we break down Sabine Winter’s courageous battle against Wang Manyu. Winter, armed with her tricky anti-spin backhand, pushed the Olympic champion all the way, winning one game and nearly forcing a decider. Yet Wang Manyu still prevailed 4-1.
What does this match tell us?
• Why inverted rubber still dominates at the professional level
• The real strengths and limitations of long pips and anti-spin
• Why technique will ALWAYS beat equipment — even the most disruptive surfaces
• Should ITTF ban long pips? My honest answer
This video is a must-watch for every club player who gets frustrated after losing to pips players. Stop asking for bans. Start learning how to beat them.
If you struggle against long pips or anti-spin, this episode will change how you think about the game.
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