Vladimir Samsonov & His Equipment

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Vladimir Samsonov is a Belarusian professional table tennis player. He is known in China as the “Tai Chi Master” because of his superb all-around style, both offensive and defensive. Samsonov competed at six consecutive Olympics between 1996 and 2016, placing fourth individually in 2000 and 2016.

Vladimir Samsonov Information:

  • Full name: Vladimir Viktorovich Samsonov; Uładzimir Viktaravich Samsonaŭ
  • Nickname: Vladi
  • Nationality: Belarus
  • Born: April 17, 1976, Minsk, Belarus
  • Playing-style: Right-handed, shakehand grip
  • Highest Ranking: #1
  • Height: 6 ft 3 in
  • Weight: 183 lbs

Vladimir Samsonov Highlights

GamesTypeGold MedalYear
World CupSingle31999, 2001, 2009
European ChampionshipsSingle31998, 2003, 2005
European ChampionshipsDouble11998
European ChampionshipsMixed Double11996
European ChampionshipsTeam12003

Vladimir Samsonov Equipment

Blade: Tibhar Fortino Pro

Forehand: Tibhar EVOLUTION MX-P50

Tibhar Evolution MX-P 2.1-2.2 Table Tennis Rubber Ping Pong (Black, 2.1-2.2)
  • This version confers the highest dynamic and thus makes MX-P the fastest rubber of the EVOLUTION rubber family. Thanks to the perfect adjustment of the pimple geometry we managed to produce a rubber with more flexibility conferring to attacking balls extra energy. Thanks to this specificity, MX-P is very well adapted to any player’s game, making no concession in terms of speed and spin.
  • The ball/bat contact time of the MX-P is longer than the reference time, thus conferring much more sensation.
  • EVOLUTION MX-P: chosen by topspin
  • players willing to feel the necessary pressure of their strokes at the table and at half distance.
  • Speed 125, Control 80, Spin 120

Backhand: Tibhar Evolution MX-S

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