I just wanted to share my personal experience. I went on a vacation to Taiwan. One of the highlights of it has been playing IRL table tennis for the first time since 2019.
I got 11 VR in 2022, immediately I worked my way up from 1500 to 2200. From 2200 I have worked my way up to 2600 over the last couple of years. What I would say that I have improved in is my server return, my feeling, and my backhand attack.
But, I had no idea whether the improvements I've made in game would translate to real life.
Well, they have. I had never heard my backhand attack hit a real table tennis ball. It gives a very satisfying SMACK now. I haven't been fooled by old mens whacky serves. Which ma