is it a grip issue?

[Cadoia]

So I noticed sometimes on rare occasions im doing a simple top spin return on a regular top spin ball like normal and the ball simply just hit down in the table right in front of me instead. Completely different from regular experience. Its like huh? wtf?
Is this because the rubber didnt grip the ball?
And this is a sign rubber is getting old?
I get it that off course it could be wrong stroke and technique etc. but if its done as usual and usually its reacting fine. But over time this happens on occasion and im wondering if this is a particular sign of rubber getting too old?
Or maybe it has nothing to do with grip?

 

[lodro]

im wondering if this is a particular sign of rubber getting too old?
Or maybe it has nothing to do with grip?

possible, possible 😂
It can also happen when there is high humidity , then grip simply disappears.

 

[kindof99]

So I noticed sometimes on rare occasions im doing a simple top spin return on a regular top spin ball like normal and the ball simply just hit down in the table right in front of me instead. Completely different from regular experience. Its like huh? wtf?
Is this because the rubber didnt grip the ball?
And this is a sign rubber is getting old?
I get it that off course it could be wrong stroke and technique etc. but if its done as usual and usually its reacting fine. But over time this happens on occasion and im wondering if this is a particular sign of rubber getting too old?
Or maybe it has nothing to do with grip?

Overall if the ball goes into the net, it means that you don’t provide enough up and forward power for it to go over the net. There are many reasons for it. If the ball is dropping already and you try hitting it, it will go into the net.

 

[Doum]

Maybe the ball is wet with sweat? A wet ball can cause a "What happened?" moment.

 

[dingyibvs]

Grip issue is most evident with maximal brushing and minimal hitting, which usually happens when looping a half-long ball. Dropping loops can sometimes be a gluing issue, assuming it's not a technique issue.

 

[Migzkulit]

Grip issue is most evident with maximal brushing and minimal hitting, which usually happens when looping a half-long ball. Dropping loops can sometimes be a gluing issue, assuming it's not a technique issue.

Yes, often it's due to not putting enough power on the counterspin. Not enough hit.

 

[Cadoia]

ok I see from the replies its diverse reasons.
I fully agree on lack of technique can be the cause. I can easily feel when its me and not the equipment.
However the wet ball I can relate too. humidity.
Now that I think about it a less grippy rubber should be doing this very often, and its not more frequent than the grippy rubbers. So yes, I think its either technique or wet ball.
I sweat a lot. So much the balls get wet when holding them. I even sweat on the table. on my rubber. I think I need a haedband. armband. and a towel next to me for the hands.
thank you

 

[latej]

ok I see from the replies its diverse reasons.
I fully agree on lack of technique can be the cause. I can easily feel when its me and not the equipment.
However the wet ball I can relate too. humidity.
Now that I think about it a less grippy rubber should be doing this very often, and its not more frequent than the grippy rubbers. So yes, I think its either technique or wet ball.
I sweat a lot. So much the balls get wet when holding them. I even sweat on the table. on my rubber. I think I need a haedband. armband. and a towel next to me for the hands.
thank you

I also thought like that, like @Doum. But I was not sure you'd ask. When that happens there usually is visible wet-mark on the rubber.

 

[Cadoia]

I also thought like that, like @Doum. But I was not sure you'd ask. When that happens there usually is visible wet-mark on the rubber.

I try remember next time it happens to check both rubber and ball.