Dimitrij Ovtcharov is a Ukrainian-born German table tennis player. His father Mikhail, a Soviet table tennis champion in 1982, moved his family to Germany shortly after Dimitrij was born. He used a special technique in his serves, which was later picked by TIME as one of the top 50 innovations of 2008.
Dimitrij Ovtcharov Information:
- Russian name: Дмитрий Овчаров
- Ukrainian name: Дмитро Овчаров
- Nationality: German
- Born: 2 September 1988, Kiev, Ukrainian SSR
- Playing-style: Right-handed, shakehand grip
- Highest Ranking: #1
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Weight: 172 lbs
Dimitrij Ovtcharov Highlights
| Games | Type | Gold Medal | Year |
| World Cup | Single | 1 | 2017 |
| European Games | Single | 1 | 2015 |
| European Games | Team | 1 | 2019 |
| European Championships | Single | 2 | 2013, 2015 |
| European Championships | Team | 7 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017 |
Dimitrij Ovtcharov Equipment
Blade: Butterfly Arylate Carbon
Butterfly Timo Boll ALC Table Tennis Blade - Arylate-Carbon Fiber Blade - Professional Butterfly Table Tennis Blade - Available in AN, FL, and ST handle styles - Made in Japan
- The Butterfly Timo Boll ALC blade is a perfect marriage of speed, control, and feel
- Arylate-Carbon plies are softer than traditional carbon, allowing for a longer dwell time
- Designed for versatile spin play, players can flick and loop with devastating effects
- Whether you are pushing short or countering back from the table, this blade can do it all well
- This world-class blade comes in Anatomic, Flared, and Straight shakehand handle styles
Forehand: Butterfly Dignics 09C
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Butterfly Dignics 09C Table Tennis Rubber - 1.9 or 2.1 mm - Red or Black - 1 Inverted Table Tennis Rubber Sheet - Professional Table Tennis Rubber - Rubber of Choice for Timo Boll
- The newest Butterfly sponge and rubber technology, now available with a new hard sponge and tacky topsheet
- The highest spin rating of any Butterfly rubber at 13. 0 (more than Dignics 05, which is 12. 0)
- Ideal for over-the-table play and countering topspin, as well as defensive play, due to the high spin capabilities
- Pairs best with the Zhang Jike Super ZLC, Timo Boll ALC, Mizutani Jun ZLC, Lin Gaoyuan ALC, and other Butterfly blades
- Butterfly Free Chack II table tennis glue recommended when assembling Dignics table tennis rubbers
Backhand: Butterfly Dignics 05
Butterfly Dignics 05 Table Tennis Rubber Table Tennis Rubber | 1.9 or 2.1 mm | Red or Black | 1 Inverted Table Tennis Rubber Sheet | Professional Table Tennis Rubber
- The newest Butterfly sponge and rubber technology, resulting in superior performance and feel
- 22% more arc and 3. 4% more overall power than Butterfly Tenergy 05 rubber sheets
- Increased dwell time compared to Tenergy 05 due to Spring Sponge X and improved rubber composition
- Pairs best with the Harimoto Inner force ALC, Inner force Layer ZLC, Lin Gaoyuan ALC, Hadraw VR, Cypress G-Max, and other Butterfly blades
- Butterfly Free Chack II table tennis glue recommended when assembling Dignics table tennis rubbers
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