It does look like you can see into the bottom of the wooden handle. But it also looks like just the very bottom part or plate of the cap is missing while the sides could still be intact.I watched it in HD, watch when LD was leading 17-14 or something in the first set and he took a towel break, you can clearly see the cap is gone.
Uncle OTB,
Your last sentence should be treated with caution. Luckily there are no INA fans here. Those extreme ones.
Lin Dan said he wanted to emulate PG and play till 35...I think that's a bit tough coz there are so many good CHN players in line to taking over him... Having said that, he should quit after OG2012 with the silver medal
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Anyone call me?![]()
But he changed back to his old grip during the 2nd game (vs PG)... what happened?
Much has been said about Lin dan since the start of sudirman cup but nothing has been mentioned by bcers about his current style of play. To some, hoping for a re-match like the Olympic 08, I can confirm not likely after watching all his matches here. He definitely has change his style of play and he is troubling a lot of players :Just take a look at his 'reserved energy' after been attacked or rallied by his opponent. I supposed that is his new weapon :Not only those opponent lost to him, I think they were clueless and exhausted towards the end :He doesn't smash much yet he is deadly :What do you guys think?![]()
Much has been said about Lin dan since the start of sudirman cup
but nothing has been mentioned by bcers about his current style of play.
To some, hoping for a re-match like the Olympic 08,
I can confirm not likely after watching all his matches here.
He definitely has change his style of play
and he is troubling a lot of players![]()
Just take a look at his 'reserved energy'
after been attacked or rallied by his opponent.
I supposed that is his new weapon![]()
Not only those opponent lost to him,
I think they were clueless and exhausted towards the end
He doesn't smash much yet he is deadly
What do you guys think?![]()
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Interesting observations, you guys.
Let's now see how many BCers would from now on play with no bottom cap on their rackets.
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If the observations are confirmed, then it is racket tampering to enhance a player's performance and the BWF should act.
It is the same in cricket with ball-tampering and a certain country was issued a warning by the World Cricket Council.
We, Bcers, should continue to highlight this 'abuse' so that no player gains at the expense of others.
Lin Dan said he wanted to emulate PG and play till 35...I think that's a bit tough coz there are so many good CHN players in line to taking over him... Having said that, he should quit after OG2012 with the silver medal
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Maybe this can prove that Lin dan remove the bottom cap
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Tuesday May 31, 2011
The Star
Lin Dan: I want to emulate Peter Gade
By CHOW HOW BAN
QINGDAO: Lin Dan wants to be China’s Peter Gade Christensen.
The Olympic and three-time world champion hopes to emulate the Dane to continue playing even at the age of 34.
“My next goal is to become China’s Peter Gade because I really hope to play until I am 35-years-old. I hope that more young players from China can learn from Peter and stay active for a long time in the sport,” Lin Dan said after his win over the Dane in the final tie of the Sudirman Cup here last Sunday.
The 27-year-old shuttler had said that he was learning to enjoy playing badminton after his success in 2008 Beijing Olympics and was looking forward to defending the title in the London Games next year.
When he was told that Lin Dan was inspired to follow his path, Gade Christensen laughed and offered some advice.
“I am proud that I can still be at the top today,” he said.
“Lin Dan and (Lee) Chong Wei are really tough players to compete against and I have to do my utmost best in my everyday’s practice. I hope that Lin Dan will still be around for a few years more.”
The Dane added that he respected Lin Dan very much as the Chinese shuttler was a complete player and perhaps the best player who ever played the game.
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He has the kind of character that I like. He is not truly confident.
You can see he's got the mental feeling, which is good for him. But sometimes it makes him a bit vulnerable and I like that about him, he said.
During the Sudirman Cup, Gade Christensen revealed that this would be his final series after having represented Denmark for more than 15 years.
Chong Wei and Lin Dan also hinted that they may not feature in the next edition in 2013.
Thanks for the pic Rocker, you rocks!!Maybe this can prove that Lin dan remove the bottom cap
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