I Played Vs World Champion Werner Schlager | Speed Glue Edition

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2023
  • What’s going on guys, today we met up with a legend of the game, 2003 World Champion, Werner Schlager to go back in time and play with speed glue bats!
    We also get an insight into his career, his favourite shots, learn some of his top secret tips….. and a whole lot more!
    Let’s get into it!
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  • @TableTennisDaily
    @TableTennisDaily  Рік тому +65

    Speed glue or non speed glue era? LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more 🔥

    • @irtiza4262
      @irtiza4262 Рік тому +5

      what was the rubber that was speed glued in this video?

    • @83ravioli
      @83ravioli Рік тому +16

      Speed glue and the 38mm celluloid ball please.

    • @Ahma000
      @Ahma000 Рік тому +2

      @@irtiza4262 Probably Butterfly Bryce

    • @WacKaKO
      @WacKaKO Рік тому +6

      Speed glue without the cancer promoting solvents.

    • @marcusshipley3935
      @marcusshipley3935 Рік тому +2

      He's got a great sense of humour 😂

  • @DeadlyBreadcrumbs
    @DeadlyBreadcrumbs Рік тому +358

    What an absolute world class player. And Werner Schlager is also pretty good. :D

  • @ninoding
    @ninoding Рік тому +79

    This guy is awesome!
    “Here comes Kreanga”
    “Run, Forrest!”

    • @Spr3adYourWings
      @Spr3adYourWings Рік тому +4

      And he calling himself after a mistake "Wernaaah".

  • @detherocablest7054
    @detherocablest7054 Рік тому +287

    Players like Ma Long or Fan Zhendong are the toughest and most athletic guys you’ll see with perfect attacking form. But if there’s a true genius or wizard in TT, it’s this man right here. Werner is so humble too!

    • @maxbowie6074
      @maxbowie6074 Рік тому +20

      A true genius or wizard would be Waldner, but Schlager very good

    • @gfdggdfgdgf
      @gfdggdfgdgf Рік тому +5

      A modern player in the same style as schlager would be.... Gauzy perhaps.

    • @unpoulet6859
      @unpoulet6859 Рік тому +20

      @@maxbowie6074 I don’t think that’s true. Waldner is overall just a better player but Schlager was THE tactician player.

    • @blueheart9873
      @blueheart9873 Рік тому

      The Chinese National team is trained to be optimal, so creative shots are not trained that much

    • @wakimura303
      @wakimura303 Рік тому +3

      Waldner

  • @debashishmitra
    @debashishmitra Рік тому +83

    Fantastic ! I never knew the legend was so wonderfully friendly, witty, high spirited and humble from his stern looks in the matches. What a surprise! Wonderful video (possibly the best professional - guest video on this channel so far).

    • @TableTennisDaily
      @TableTennisDaily  Рік тому +14

      Yeah he's sooo much fun! His combination of focus, drive, passion, fun, witty and intelligence for the game is fascinating!

  • @Ufkatuale
    @Ufkatuale Рік тому +144

    Such a big collaboration. Werner is such a cool guy and has more knowledge about the game than almost anyone else

  • @ramrtg7571
    @ramrtg7571 Рік тому +156

    I think Dan has really made Werner's day. A lot of emotions and memories for him. It always feels great to make someone happy. Respect for Dan and TTD❤❤

  • @perthpongtt
    @perthpongtt Рік тому +54

    What an absolute legend, his energy is great, it was fun to watch.

    • @dragobv
      @dragobv Рік тому +3

      Also, the austrian player is not much worse !

    • @perthpongtt
      @perthpongtt Рік тому +1

      @@dragobv 😁😁

  • @slicebackhand
    @slicebackhand Рік тому +34

    Schlager was always one of my favorite players. It was very enjoyable to see his great personality. Thanks Dan for bringing this to us.

  • @MHTableTennis
    @MHTableTennis Рік тому +54

    Werner is one of the most excellent and observant coaches I’ve ever met and he’s just such a pleasant person to be around. Very patient, very good at connecting with people and of course watching him play in any capacity just makes you smile from ear to ear. Great video Dan!

    • @azlanothman8698
      @azlanothman8698 Рік тому +1

      When are u gonna make an appearance in one of Dan's video, mate?

    • @MHTableTennis
      @MHTableTennis Рік тому +3

      @@azlanothman8698 already did it’s the bane of my existence haha i’ll be back for a proper one soon 😜😂😂😂

    • @druidzown
      @druidzown Рік тому

      ayyy MH, what's good KING?

    • @MHTableTennis
      @MHTableTennis Рік тому

      @@druidzown hi 😃

  • @dirkmcgurk3173
    @dirkmcgurk3173 Рік тому +9

    I love how Mr. Schlager shared some great pointers on service and generating power in shots!

    • @fortitude1208
      @fortitude1208 6 місяців тому +1

      Yes realy very good advices

  • @user-jy2sz1jr9p
    @user-jy2sz1jr9p 11 місяців тому +5

    Schlager has ridiculous spin on his serve which the top Chinese struggled to cope - it's so evident int he WTTC in 2003. One can see the ball kick in this clip - crazy amount of spin - very fine ball sensing and feeling by Schlager. Practice is important, but first you need to see it in your mind the ball settling into the top sheet in the 'bite' stage to get crazy spin on serve. Thanks, Dan, for Schlager's masterclass.

  • @Megaboyd
    @Megaboyd Рік тому +49

    Miss players like Schlager and the creative shots and spins instead of plastic power shots.

    • @CalvinAytch
      @CalvinAytch Рік тому +7

      You can blame ITTF (or WTT as it is now) for changing the ball then.

  • @johnpeterchua6148
    @johnpeterchua6148 Рік тому +39

    Dan is the luckiest guy in Table Tennis!

  • @bitatchou
    @bitatchou Рік тому +19

    Thanks for this vidéos, Werner was my favorite player in the 90’s and at this time he was a model to learn my services, glad to see this legend again !!!

  • @hallsterr
    @hallsterr Рік тому +16

    Schlager is a legend of the game, and what a nice guy. Loved every minute of this.

  • @eseldu7906
    @eseldu7906 Рік тому +6

    Werner is a legend. Wunderbar. Auch genial dass er die Schnitte erklärt.

  • @vyacheslavbrodovoy2039
    @vyacheslavbrodovoy2039 Місяць тому

    What I love about Schlager is how careful he is about EVERY stroke he makes. A great attention to details, to every "little thing" as he said himself.

  • @dhrlfska90
    @dhrlfska90 Рік тому +34

    Not only is he talented but he seems like a genuinely awesome guy!
    I love seeing athletes that enjoy their sport and can be a good ambassador and carry so much happy positive vibe.
    After watching this video ive come to like schlager even more!!❤

    • @TableTennisDaily
      @TableTennisDaily  Рік тому +8

      Hes a class act that's for sure. A legend 🙏💯

    • @martonratko1701
      @martonratko1701 Рік тому +2

      @@TableTennisDaily hi Dan, if you ever come to Hungary I would gladly make a Klampár collab happen. He is 70 years old, but his game is still great. He was the idol of JoW

    • @wernerschlager6820
      @wernerschlager6820 Рік тому +4

      Klampar was my Idol, too!

    • @martonratko1701
      @martonratko1701 Рік тому

      @@wernerschlager6820 That is good to know :)
      Have you ever played against him?

    • @wernerschlager6820
      @wernerschlager6820 Рік тому +2

      @@martonratko1701 possible, but I don’t remember. When I was an upcoming player, I certainly lost. Maybe that’s why I don’t remember 😂. When I did start to play good (‘95ish) I think he played already in the lower leagues in Austria, where he played for many years

  • @drosenstroem
    @drosenstroem Рік тому +7

    Cool!!!!! Schlager is a legend and one of my all time favorite players. Such an intelligent and unique style. und seine Rückhand ist göttlich

  • @Ladda-re6kp
    @Ladda-re6kp Рік тому +12

    Speed glue has that amazing sound when you hit the ball. I miss those days.

    • @Ufkatuale
      @Ufkatuale Рік тому +2

      Haha that sound of a massively glued joola samba and the whole gym turned around after you 😂

    • @Ladda-re6kp
      @Ladda-re6kp Рік тому +2

      @@Ufkatuale Yh I remember the feeling. Now table tennis is more tactical. Before it used to be spin and speed with the speed glue hence why if was more fun and the rallies were epic. Look at FZD vs WCQ now - all about tactics and no fun.

    • @Ufkatuale
      @Ufkatuale Рік тому +1

      @@Ladda-re6kp 38mm celluloid ball and speed glue + the actual counting system(11pts, serve switches after 2 points). That would be the perfect combination for me personally.

    • @Ladda-re6kp
      @Ladda-re6kp Рік тому +2

      @@Ufkatuale for me I would prefer the old school serving system. Plus add the celluloid ball and speed glue.

    • @Ilestun
      @Ilestun 11 місяців тому +3

      ​@@Ufkatuale Joola mambo made even more sound.

  • @flexin81
    @flexin81 11 місяців тому +4

    What a stud! I bet he’s a blast to hang with. Love his style and sense of humor. One of my favs.

  • @ttlondon2012
    @ttlondon2012 11 місяців тому +4

    My all time favorite player ❤

  • @tampabaytabletennis
    @tampabaytabletennis Рік тому +8

    OH MY GOODNESS! I haven't even watched yet but he is absolutely one of my favorite players ever so had to comment. Awesome!!!

    • @tampabaytabletennis
      @tampabaytabletennis Рік тому

      Wow, he is hilarious and gave some great serving tips there. Awesome rallies and match. Thanks!!!

    • @TableTennisDaily
      @TableTennisDaily  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha this is what we love to hear! How did you find it??

    • @tampabaytabletennis
      @tampabaytabletennis Рік тому +1

      @@TableTennisDaily It was absolutely incredible!!! Might be my favorite one yet. A couple of legends! : )

  • @tlewisvisuals
    @tlewisvisuals Рік тому +15

    The content pipeline is next level guys! Glad you enjoyed this one!

  • @idrivearttabletennis
    @idrivearttabletennis Рік тому +3

    That was a fun video. Dan, glad you got to do it. Werner is still an amazing player.

  • @chingis-han
    @chingis-han Рік тому +2

    Great player! I started playing table tennis after seeing him play)) I watched training videos with his serves, I learned a lot. Glad to see him in good health) Thank you Dan👏👍

  • @drupepong
    @drupepong Рік тому +1

    Great video, just a joy to watch.
    Werner’s sense of the ball is so acute and he adjusts his stroke so well with minimal movement.
    Dans game, especially stability has improved since the last showdown :)
    Even the one where Werner is just standing and blocking, it’s easy to miss the skill of Dan in being able to put all the balls in and around the same spot!

  • @dodong2864
    @dodong2864 Рік тому +6

    OMG the legend himself Werner Schlager 🔥🔥🔥

  • @vitaliykolisnychenko7156
    @vitaliykolisnychenko7156 11 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot for making this video. After watching this video I know Werner much better now. Nice guy with great sense of humor.
    Thanks again.

  • @olmideLyon
    @olmideLyon Рік тому +1

    what an amazing touch an feeling he's got !!! Very good video.

  • @graemewilson960
    @graemewilson960 6 місяців тому +1

    Met Werner at a TT camp in Hungary a number of years ago, and had the opportunity to watch him train full out. Genuinely nice guy!

  • @bastooo3
    @bastooo3 Рік тому +1

    awesome that you were here in austria!! you got to play with the ultimate legend and i could see you enjoyed it a ton :)

  • @lili9471
    @lili9471 Рік тому +7

    Werner is such nice guy
    Amazing player
    RESPECT 🙏

  • @Brozi
    @Brozi Рік тому +5

    Man I love this guy. So funny and positive!

  • @SeanONeillPong
    @SeanONeillPong 11 місяців тому

    What a treat! And great tips on getting more power on the FH Loop and how to improve the deception on your serve!

  • @paulanthony1689
    @paulanthony1689 Рік тому +2

    I gave this video a thumbs up before even watching it. Schlager is a legend!

  • @FabioBernardino
    @FabioBernardino Рік тому +1

    I can't magine how much fun you had as it was so much fun to watch.

  • @seanwilliams5953
    @seanwilliams5953 Рік тому +5

    He is amazing and incredibly valuable tips!

  • @makkapakka8091
    @makkapakka8091 Рік тому +2

    Wow so this is the correct way to do the topspin pendulum serve! I've been trying to figure this out for years!
    🙏

  • @hyttennis
    @hyttennis Рік тому +3

    Love Werner Schlager. What a legend, plus a funny guy as well!

  • @ivoplsek
    @ivoplsek 8 місяців тому +1

    just like everyone else, really liked Werner...a great dude. Great video.

  • @mihai.micuda
    @mihai.micuda 7 місяців тому

    Absolute legend! Will remain in history as the last non-chinese world champion for many years to come! Loved his style, his elegance, and especially his serves! Really happy to have seen the service explanation bit in this video!

  • @alexanderdickens2517
    @alexanderdickens2517 8 місяців тому

    That bit about applying forward force was actually a great lesson. I’ve taken a lot of coaching and something that is never touched on is the specifics of when to apply the legs in your shots.

  • @m.alexandrecastro9323
    @m.alexandrecastro9323 3 місяці тому

    I arrived in Vienna at the same time his Academy closed. I have never been so unhappy ! I played there a couple of times before and the atmosphere was amazing always surrounded with top players from around the globe. He his terribly missed and I would wish he would re-instate his presence. So many more talented players would emerge from is gravitational pull. Yes he is a super talented/gifted and smart player, he will never lose that feeling. Great to watch. The serve tip is SPOT ON and yes very hard to master !
    Great video Dan

  • @21centdregs
    @21centdregs Рік тому +1

    great stuff. love the sense of humor on werner

  • @felmusik5043
    @felmusik5043 11 місяців тому

    These was a trully masterclass! 👏👏👏

  • @imammahde9902
    @imammahde9902 Рік тому +2

    Werner Schlager is a smart table tennis player and coach.. respect..

  • @Wally-H
    @Wally-H Рік тому +2

    What a nice guy, and still a formidable player.

  • @ZsebtelepHUN
    @ZsebtelepHUN 11 місяців тому +3

    You can see how much Werner *loves* playing table tennis, doing all the banter and playing it cool, smiling like a child.
    We will never have these kind of footages from say the Ma Longs or the Fan Zhendongs out there.
    Loved watching Schlager and Chen Weixing play, they were the last players to show emotions and play for fun and the sake of it

    • @marshuswp3325
      @marshuswp3325 8 місяців тому +1

      Agree completely about the emotions. That's also what makes me such a huge fan of les fantasiques freres Lebrun and Anders Lind, for example.

  • @_bartzabel
    @_bartzabel Рік тому +1

    glad to see Werner again. thanks Dan & TTD💯💥

  • @kakataker
    @kakataker 9 місяців тому +1

    Werner Schlager is one of the greatest tactics in table tennis and extremely spectacular shots. My favorite player.

  • @TTDFAN144
    @TTDFAN144 Рік тому +1

    What a vid! Love your content keep it up

  • @ComplicatedButSimplified
    @ComplicatedButSimplified 11 місяців тому

    Learned a lot from this video . THANK YOU :)

  • @delpierro0815
    @delpierro0815 11 місяців тому

    Great guy - I always loved his unique style.

  • @lupo3694
    @lupo3694 6 місяців тому

    Gotta love Werner. He was having fun and I think Dan did too. Enjoyed this one very much.

  • @viclean2926
    @viclean2926 Рік тому +4

    @TTDaily
    Congrats, Dan!
    Seeing Schlager playing again, enjoying it and talking about tt is/was a pure joy. This clip is a bomb, presenting a living legend!
    The only minus of the video is that it was so short 😆
    In the name of tt, many thanks

    • @TableTennisDaily
      @TableTennisDaily  Рік тому +4

      Thanks dude! Haha yes he's such a legend! More to come of Schlager soon 🔥🔥💯

    • @viclean2926
      @viclean2926 Рік тому

      @@TableTennisDaily
      Can't wait for it!

    • @sumandas9487
      @sumandas9487 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TableTennisDaily which blade is he using right now ? ( Schlager )

  • @giovanniserra5477
    @giovanniserra5477 Рік тому +3

    Grazie. Schlager davvero una persona di una simpatia unica. E di un talento immenso !💪👏❤️

  • @user-kn6mq6uf1m
    @user-kn6mq6uf1m Рік тому +1

    I adore this awesome player, the best style in the world, I want to see him and imagine him together

  • @ShamyTV5k
    @ShamyTV5k 11 місяців тому +1

    Schlager is my favorite of all times. Especially serving -wise he came up with some stuff.

  • @casey2732
    @casey2732 6 місяців тому +1

    You can see incredible technique in every move Werner makes... Incredible player

  • @DornAndGrant
    @DornAndGrant Рік тому

    This was wonderful. He completely understood your joking compliment which was great. Him blocking your best loops reminds me. Playimg Alan Hyde at an exhibition about 12 years ago. He rarely plays but in the 70s (when I was a junior) he was international England. Think he beat jonyer. I’m an average Brighton 1st div player but my loop is ok. Hitting it is hard as I could he was nonchalantly returning it while nicely saying +ve things.
    Really love how your improving Dan. But this with Mr Schlager is my favourite of these.

  • @rayray2283
    @rayray2283 Рік тому +1

    Werner 😮 what a feeling, what a Champion 👑 !

  • @TTDJoe
    @TTDJoe Рік тому +8

    He genuinely seems like a great guy 😅 That shot of you bombing at him and it zooms in on his feet made me laugh 😂😂 You’re giving it all you’ve got and he’s just stood there like he’s waiting for a bus 😂😂😂😂

  • @lifeoverdrive
    @lifeoverdrive Рік тому +2

    Thanks Dan! we would never know that Werner Schlager was this funny and warm if it wasnt from you

  • @sebastienvitali1292
    @sebastienvitali1292 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for doing this! Brings so many memories 20 years after Bercy. It would have been great if you had interviewed him a bit more on some of the games in Paris, not the final (which he dominated), but those 2 amazing matches against Kong Linghui and Wang Liqin. Actually someone should do a point-by-point interview of those Games with Schlager. I watched a point-by-point review by Legout of his game vs Waldner. It was unbelievable! Please someone interview Schlager on a full match vs the Chinese in 2003!

    • @mindrover777
      @mindrover777 8 місяців тому

      That's awesome. Please share the link to that interview

  • @tt_highlights
    @tt_highlights Рік тому +1

    I Love These Videos you surprise me every time with a new player. Maybe dang qiu next? I think he is coaching almost as good as Dima 😅

  • @timmyahn6927
    @timmyahn6927 Рік тому +1

    not only does he still have it but hes also a showman and a half!

  • @evan.hongzhengyang7135
    @evan.hongzhengyang7135 Рік тому

    Dang!! That down/up spin serve is sick !!

  • @GunZnRifles
    @GunZnRifles Рік тому +1

    Table tennis icon! Love him

  • @PlamenPetrovPacistyleCom
    @PlamenPetrovPacistyleCom 11 місяців тому

    Awesome, Awesome, guys! Thank you very much for this wonderful video! Love it! Schlager is a great Champ and you Dan did a very good job too! ;)

  • @ikaros21
    @ikaros21 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Mr. Schlager. I just learned something new (service)

  • @TTBokTV
    @TTBokTV Рік тому +1

    Oops he is my all time idol ,thanks for this video.

  • @youtubemanager5794
    @youtubemanager5794 Рік тому

    I love how much effort Dan is putting and Schlager is blocking while drinking coffee and goes 'come one, come one'

  • @ericday4505
    @ericday4505 11 місяців тому

    The hand eye coordination is sick with these people, that little friggin ball jus flies off my racket, how on earth do they manage to keep the ball in play, amazing.

  • @shogrran
    @shogrran Рік тому +2

    Dan and bobrow is living the life a lot of tabletennis fans want

  • @andygrichting
    @andygrichting Рік тому +2

    hehe, what a nice guy, so much fun to see THE man ;-)

  • @phanders88
    @phanders88 7 місяців тому

    Love it! What great guys to watch. Question tho, from a beginner, wouldn't a few of Werner's serve tosses be considered illegal in todays game?

  • @loop-io8yk
    @loop-io8yk Рік тому +2

    Schlager is just great - a TT genius

  • @johnduff1564
    @johnduff1564 11 місяців тому +1

    So lucky to play with such a champion ! Thanks ;)

    • @TableTennisDaily
      @TableTennisDaily  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah it really was an amazing experience. Truly honoured and was great to share it in this way. Hope people can learn a thing or 2 from the vid. Super cool guy 😎

  • @LatentThreaT694
    @LatentThreaT694 Рік тому +1

    Still the BEST .Respect from Russia and thank you for the video

  • @rio25411
    @rio25411 Рік тому +3

    This was super fun, I would love to see you play against Zoran Primorac

    • @dewnyc
      @dewnyc Рік тому

      There are videos of that, made 3 years ago

    • @rio25411
      @rio25411 Рік тому +1

      @@dewnyc Yeah I know, I just feel like it would be a fun rematch since Dan has got a lot better over the past few years

  • @aureo2108
    @aureo2108 9 місяців тому +1

    Schlager touch ball is amazing. His bat is extremely fast and hard to control. The dropshot is very dificult.

  • @jameshamilton6096
    @jameshamilton6096 Рік тому

    Absolutely Awesome

  • @sharpvidtube
    @sharpvidtube Рік тому +3

    He's pure class.

  • @jonyer1980
    @jonyer1980 Рік тому

    He's so smooth, classy and gifted in spite of his age.

  • @losjorgosnyc
    @losjorgosnyc Рік тому +1

    Werner was/is an entertainer, like Waldner and a few others. This to me is TT. There is playful love to the sport and the possibilities to play are plentiful. Those few played with so much creativity and unique styles. It is different to train like a machine your best shots to kill the point like the chinese do nowadays. They deserve the most respect, but thats not how you earn love !! You might the one with most titles, but TT is more than that. Millions watch Adam and the finnish guys, why is that ? Think about it. Werner you are one of my all time favourites and those two tips are gold. Thanks

  • @FiFiFilth
    @FiFiFilth 11 місяців тому

    What a cool guy, absolutely got that cheeky german humor.

  • @mythar1
    @mythar1 11 місяців тому

    Werner is surprisingly charming. I hope you appreciate the opportunity and advice that your position allows you.

  • @sashazxtt
    @sashazxtt Рік тому

    Great vibe!

  • @ericl.2528
    @ericl.2528 Рік тому +6

    Love the style of Schlager, one of the smartest players I've ever seen! Somebody knows which equipment he's using?

    • @ToDDHeaDD
      @ToDDHeaDD Рік тому +1

      His blade is his Butterfly namesake blade. I didn't see the rubbers, but maybe the Tenergy edge tape gives it away.

    • @MrBenjo2000
      @MrBenjo2000 Рік тому +3

      Do you mean what racket he used to play when speed glueing was allowed? First he played the Primorac Offensive Tamca 5000 carbon and later he got his own butterfly blade Butterfly Schlager Offensive. It's the same composition as the Primorac with a thicker core. His rubbers were Butterfly Bryce max thickness on both sides. They aren't produced anymore. The Schlager blade is also discontinued, you can still buy the Butterfly Primorac Offensive blade. Cheers.

    • @ericl.2528
      @ericl.2528 Рік тому

      Thanks! 👍🏻

  • @ivanrankovic72
    @ivanrankovic72 Рік тому +1

    Great video!!!

  • @Joygulplay
    @Joygulplay Рік тому

    Man when he said that thing about stepping in the ball to make a powerfull shot I really felt like it was my coach gvining me tips. He tells me this all the time because I always stay far away from the table and stretch to catch the ball.

  • @Spr3adYourWings
    @Spr3adYourWings Рік тому +1

    He is such a great guy.

  • @bolobolo6980
    @bolobolo6980 11 місяців тому

    Great video.

  • @Des1reNL
    @Des1reNL 11 місяців тому

    Love his way of serving.

  • @maxmustermann9833
    @maxmustermann9833 9 місяців тому

    The man. The myth. The Legend!

  • @jozinzbazin4256
    @jozinzbazin4256 Рік тому +1

    Schlager Carbon! What a legend.

  • @IElronMcBong
    @IElronMcBong Рік тому +1

    Such a nice Guy, one of my Clubmates played against him in the First Landesliga as he was 13 he said that Werner destroyed everyone. Now i See why.

  • @professor3095
    @professor3095 Рік тому +2

    Schlager the serve master!