The Tank
Flat attack, high speed — you finish rallies before they develop.
You play with brute force. Every shot is a weapon — your FH is a wrecking ball and your goal is to end the rally fast. You don't wait for the perfect loop; you flatten the ball and drive through your opponent.
Players Who Use This Style
Zhang Jike
2011–2016
Aleksander Kjeldsen
Training Drills
Cross-Court Power Loop
FH to FH, crosscourt only. Focus on full hip rotation and accelerating through the ball. 50 balls per set.
Flat Hit vs Block
Partner blocks, you flat hit every ball. Aim for consistency at max speed before going for angles.
Footwork Triangle
Coach feeds wide FH, middle, wide BH. Attack every ball. Develops the explosiveness Tanks need to cover the table.
Recommended Rubbers
Joola
Dynaryz ZGR
Tibhar
Evolution MX-P
Andro
Rasanter R50
Butterfly
Tenergy 05
Butterfly
Tenergy 80
Tibhar
Evolution MX-S
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