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[speedplay]

Now, seeing how this kind of thread usually attracts attention, I thought we should start one here as well >:D

This is a thread that could help us getting some activity, but it could also coast us a member or two >:D

I'll try to start it of with the ones I know/remember here:

Level A


Level B
Pinky
Supachop
Big Ears
Juan King Carlos
Pingpongrob

Level C

Level D
Honey
Speedplay

Level E
Der_Echte

Level F
RebornTTevnglist
VincentB


Level G


Level H

Level I
Silver

As you all can see, level A is empty as I don't think we have any pro members who posts here, do we? Then I imagine that level B is pretty accurate, even though I think it is a tight level with players closely in level. The level goes on down to level F which is pretty much basement player level.

Peter C, I know you post here, but I have no clue at all about your level. The same goes for VincentB. Any one else who posts on here? Try to give a honest view on your level and we'll try to find a place for you on the list!

[JKC]

You know you are in trouble when Der_Echte reads that Speedplay.

[speedplay]

You know you are in trouble when Der_Echte reads that Speedplay.

LOL,

Well, there would be no fun if I wasn't :D Actually, I think Der_Echte agrees that he is roughly a level below me. I'm not sure if there really should be a level in between you guys and me, but I thought I'd better leave it there for you to feel good about

[big ears]

I want to be at the top of the 'level B' players, its just not fair.....

[JKC]

Well, I want whole new sublevel for me then called B+, then you are welcome to be top of the B's.

[speedplay]

I want to be at the top of the 'level B' players, its just not fair.....

I know, but we both know that you claim to be good against defenders, but the only videos you have ever showed of yourself playing them, you have lost. So, Supachop is a defender and you might be good against them, but in the end, we still know that you lose to defenders ;)

Now, be nice, or Rob will turn up here, furious, and demanding to be above you >:D

[Vinnie]

Sorry, what do you want to know about me? How good I am at Table Tennis?

[JKC]

It was only Syed Big Ears, he's not even that good. If only your short game had been better.

I think I would probably have beaten him if I'd played him that day.

[big ears]

It was only Syed Big Ears, he's not even that good. If only your short game had been better.

I think I would probably have beaten him if I'd played him that day.

Yes, my game against world top 100 players was 'off' that day. The other clip was Dtop 'far too pro for us' spirit, dummy rated top 20 in UK, whereas I'm a lowly 100, so not many surprises really.

[speedplay]

@Vincent, yes, the main idea for this thread is to estimate you level compared to others on this board. Now, this is obviously an impossible task, so it should be taken with a grain of salt, but still trying to be honest about it.

Some of the members here have posted videos to show their level, so that is something to go by, others have played each other.

@JKC, I agree, if Big Ears only had his short game under control, he would have made a better result >:D

@Big Ears, regardless of ratings, both your videos show you being beaten by a defender and SupaChop is a pretty skilled defender. Now, would he beat you? I think he would, but I would be happy to be proved wrong if you ever got to face each other.

Further on, I've rated Rob above JKC, which also could be wrong, cause JKC makes some good results (As I understand it) but his game looks strange! I know, often this could be an advantage, but when judging level, he looks worse then he is, if you get my drift? As I've stated elsewhere, we have a player at the club who plays pretty much the same style as JKC, so I know how awkward it is to play against it.

[JKC]

I really must put a vid of me playing a good defender then. They have to be pretty good to cause me problems. My 'strange' style means my ideal opponent is a defender.

[Vinnie]

Well, I've only been playing for 6 months, and I'm ok I guess, but I wouldn't compare to you guys.

[speedplay]

So, you would belong down in section F then, right? Now, have you played any member of the board here? I'll put you right at the bottom for starters, but I'm going to look forward for you to climb up the ratings here!

[pingpongrob]

Now we have a new Member, that falls in the Level A class.

I'm pretty sure If I could get down to the UK, I could give Big Ears and Juan King Carlos a Run for there money, as long as my knee's held up. But its always hard to judge performance on video's alone.

I know that SupaChop would beat Big Ears & Juan Carlos.

Level A
Pinky
Level B
Supachop
Big Ears
Pingpongrob
Juan King Carlos

Level C
Not Sure that this level should be here.

Level D
Speedplay
RebornTTevnglist
Der_Echte

Level E
VincentB

Level F

[pingpongrob]

It was only Syed Big Ears, he's not even that good. If only your short game had been better.

I think I would probably have beaten him if I'd played him that day.

Yes, my game against world top 100 players was 'off' that day. The other clip was Dtop 'far too pro for us' spirit, dummy rated top 20 in UK, whereas I'm a lowly 100, so not many surprises really.

I had the pleasure of hitting againts Dtop, just 5 weeks after my knee surgury. I think he's better that me (I'm pretty sure he is), but on a good day might give him a run for his money.

[RebornTTEvnglist]

You are unbelievably full of yourself Speedplay. Glad this can only be a joke thread in essence, because if it was real you would not be above too many. I know I would slaughter you on the table, not be 2 levels below you. You may THINK you know everything, but in fact you know nothing. But keep thinking like you do, if you can't make it in reality, this fairy fantasy world of yours must make you feel good.

[speedplay]

^Laughable!

Reb, I've seen you play and at best, you would be considered a beginner here. And don't give me that crap about your style being hard to judge as it looks crappy but is good, cause I've played that style my self and have a pretty good idea on what to look for.

So, you beating me on the table? Highly unlikely! Heck, I've even heard from sources who I valuate greatly, that even in my old video, I had a game that would be enough to pick you to pieces and I have improved since then.

Rob, so Pinky have joined? Now, is he really that much better then the rest of you guys in level B? I'm not so familiar with the stars from down under, but I got the impression that Pinky was a has been, but who still played a good game? Enlighten me, please!

[RebornTTEvnglist]

As I said stay in your little world. Until you show me a vid that shows to back up the skill you claim to have or fly out here and prove it, you are all talk.

[JKC]

It looks like a few people have slipped into their own little world.

I know that SupaChop would beat Big Ears & Juan Carlos.

On what do you base that assumption? I often beat defenders with a ranking considerably higher than my own level and can't remember the last time I lost a match to a defender. The only defender I played in my BL matches last season was ranked around 70 in England at the time and I won that match.

[Vinnie]

I don't think I should be in the same category as Reb, he'd be way better than me!
And I agree with Reb, you are full of yourself, I think you should take a step back.

I think Reb's post was a bit too blunt, but it didn't spark your response.
Even if Reb wouldn't be as good as you, which I reckon he would be, if not better, I don't think you should have said what you did.

And also, being on the full of yourself topic, I think that what you said about Pinky was offensive too. He'd still be better than you I'd say, so, yes, he'd be in the Class A. Where did you get this source of him being a has been? The ones that say that you had a game that could beat Reb?

That is all.

[JKC]

I think your greeting could have been a little more tactful Speedplay, afterall we are trying to hang onto the members we have and hopefully gain a few more.

[pingpongrob]

It looks like a few people have slipped into their own little world.

I know that SupaChop would beat Big Ears & Juan Carlos.

On what do you base that assumption? I often beat defenders with a ranking considerably higher than my own level and can't remember the last time I lost a match to a defender. The only defender I played in my BL matches last season was ranked around 70 in England at the time and I won that match.

I'm surprised I didnt get a negative Karma for my comments.  :P

JKC, no offence please. I did state that it is hard to judge someone just by looking at Video's. Personally I very rarely loose to people that play away from the table, but you on the other hand hand enormous amounts of spin on the ball, with excellant wrist movement. But neverless - I think it would be a great game.

As for Big Ears, His video against you showed he was also at a good level, but a lot of flat hitting away from the table. And we have a player at our club that plays the same. He has trouble with my Spin, but neverthe less, Both of you might even thrash me.

Now as for Supachop, his ranking has slipped a little and know ranked 42. So he's still pretty high. I would go as far as putting money on the match - Sorry.

Now for all the arguments that are occuring in this thread, CHILL OUT please. I have also seen Reb play and he's is trickier than he looks on Video. But this thread should all be in good spirit. We should discuss & Adjust. ;)

[speedplay]

If my reply regarding Pinky was disrespectful, my sincere appology as that was never my intention. I'm more then confident that Pinky would be able to white wash (11-0) me at will, but, to do that, you don't have to be A level, I think that the players in level B would be able to do the same.

But, I still think Pinky is past his prime, or have I missed something? Is Pinky active on the pro tour? Cause the Level A is for players who are, or at least, who comes very close to play at the pro tour. If Pinky is that level, then obviously he should be rated at level A.

As for Reb, I have no doubts that I would beat him, and do it with ease. I know he rates him self as advanced intermediate, but that is not how I rate him. In fact, I wouldn't even call my self advanced intermediate, I would be somewhere in between advanced beginner and intermediate.

[pingpongrob]

If my reply regarding Pinky was disrespectful, my sincere appology as that was never my intention. I'm more then confident that Pinky would be able to white wash (11-0) me at will, but, to do that, you don't have to be A level, I think that the players in level B would be able to do the same.

But, I still think Pinky is past his prime, or have I missed something? Is Pinky active on the pro tour? Cause the Level A is for players who are, or at least, who comes very close to play at the pro tour. If Pinky is that level, then obviously he should be rated at level A.

Depends if A, would be a class for Waldner & Persson, Or Just A grade comp players. There is not one league where I play below A grade level. Infact when I play Vets Tournaments I'm only allowed to play Section 1.

[RebornTTEvnglist]

I have also seen Reb play and he's is trickier than he looks on Video.

Thanks Rob, and my game has actually come a long way since you last saw me over a year ago. Since coming back from my achilles injury I have come on in leaps and bounds. Playing Case he thought I was easily good Div 3 Vets now, whereas I was mid Div 4 last Vets I played. I don't know if you know Case's mate Roy C, but I took a game off him filling in in A1 in the Dandy Master comp. As for Speedplay, his over-confidence stems from his hatred of me, not any real idea of my skill level.

[Vinnie]

As for Reb, I have no doubts that I would beat him, and do it with ease. I know he rates him self as advanced intermediate, but that is not how I rate him. In fact, I wouldn't even call my self advanced intermediate, I would be somewhere in between advanced beginner and intermediate.

Why even say that?

You're just trying to get your last little unnecessary jibe in.

[speedplay]

The way I meant was that Level A would be for pro's, like Henzell, and these guys. Not necessarily the best players in the world, but those who compete with them. Now, who is Pinky closest to in level, Wook or Rob?  I might be all wrong here but I thought Pinky was sort of a legend, almost like Syed and Carl Prean, guys who have had a true A-game but have dropped in level due to age. Note, this is in no way an attempt to be rude towards Pinky, but this is the impression I've got about him. Seeing how he plays on the other side of the globe then me, this might be way off :-[

As for my hatred of Reb, a little to strong word if you ask me, but I'll accept it and say that it has nothing to do with how I rate your game. I think that you over rates your own ability quite a lot. Remember that we come from different TT-cultures, that might play a part, but here you would be rated as a beginner. To clarify, a beginner at club TT, not a total beginner.

[pingpongrob]

The way I meant was that Level A would be for pro's, like Henzell, and these guys. Not necessarily the best players in the world, but those who compete with them. Now, who is Pinky closest to in level, Wook or Rob?  I might be all wrong here but I thought Pinky was sort of a legend, almost like Syed and Carl Prean, guys who have had a true A-game but have dropped in level due to age. Note, this is in no way an attempt to be rude towards Pinky, but this is the impression I've got about him. Seeing how he plays on the other side of the globe then me, this might be way off :-[

Pinky still pushes these guy's, but then again claims to lose to lesser players all the time.

Now how about a Current Video of Reb, and then we can have a think out it.

[RebornTTEvnglist]

I'd much rather have a hit with you Rob. We should work out how.
 

[big ears]

I've learned that you just can't prove anything by these threads. Rob says he thinks Supachop would beat me and JKC and he's put money on it. I don't think that I'd have any problem at all beating Rob and supachop from what I've seen in clips,neither would WKC, but I don't really know. I saw a post from Rob on another thread where he said I'd probably be A top 20 vet in his state, well I've been top 15 in my whole country, so either UK is really weak, or Aus is really strong. BTW Rob, I virtually NEVER flat hit, in the clip of me vs WKC, I would like you to give me the precise time on the clip that you think I've flat hit the ball.. I loop everything, b/hand and f/hand....