Only backhand services, changing every two points the service and playing only up to 11 points :flop:
Nearly nobody wants this rules, but what can we do?
How can we stop the ITTF?

How do you think about the new rules?

In Usa, Belarus, Sweden, ...

This year's changes are not as bad as the introduction of the bigger ball (which was imho useless).
I would have prefered a different scoring-system (the one in tennis), but I don't find it that bad. It is defenitly something I can live with. Although I doubt that it will have the effect ITTF hopes for.

The changes concerning the service are much more promising (although devestating for me, since my service is my best shot). I think this is going to have a much deeper impact than all other changes together.

And now? What do you think NOW about the new rules?

new rules
 

In my opinion the new scoring-system isn´t bad. The games are often Thrillers and it´s nice to watch these matches.
And the new ball is ok, too. After nearly one year with the new ball I have no problems and my game is the same as before the new ball.
But I´m a little bit critical about the service-rule, so I´ve to learn new services. ;)

Well, we slowly get used to the changes ! Finally !

AW: We don´t want the new rules, but what can we do?
 

Hi!
Just found this old thread and think it'd be interesting to look at the whole thing from a 5 year perspective:
What do you think NOW? About
- the bigger ball
- set finishing at 11 (+ changing serve every 2nd point)
- 2nd arm forbidden to hide the ball when serving

AW: We don´t want the new rules, but what can we do?
 

- quality of the 40 mm balls is still below any acceptable level
- the appropriate solution would have been games ending at 13 points with change of the service after 3 points
- rule is okay, but many referees and players do not care about it