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JIA YUAN ZHANG

Player Data

First name: Jia Yuan
Last name: Zhang
Nickname: Ja1
Date of birth: 18.03.2009
Nationality: German
Playing style: Offensive
Playing hand: Right
Special shot: With the left hand 😊
Best drill: Serve, receive long in bh or short in fh
Club: Germania Schnelsen

JIA YUAN ZHANG

JIA YUAN ZHANG

Greatest achievement: Northern German Champion (Singles)

10 Facts

Material

GEWO Blade In-Force ARC OFF-
GEWO Blade In-Force ARC OFF-

GEWO Force Series – Dynamics, precision, innovation The success story continues! It all started in 2011 with Force ARC Off and the story is now contin-ued with the new GEWO Force series. New compositions and materials were combined to meet the requirements of modern high-performance table tennis. The composition of the popular Force ARC Off remains unchanged while the blade’s balance has been adapted to the demands made on state-of-the art table tennis blades. The Gewo In-Force ARC Off- is a true allrounder! Force ARC’s “little brother” comes with the synthetic fibre placed directly on the core ply, which provides for a more flexible and “tame” feel. The harmonic composition of the blade offers new possibilities and variability for spin-oriented attackers, OFF/ALL players and even active players using pips-out/anti-spin rubbers. This modification provides for a flexible feel but, thanks to the carbon fibre, still produces the power you need to compete on the highest level. Model Specification Composition: Koto - Ayous - Aramid-Carbon - Kiri - Aramid-Carbon - Ayous - Koto Weight: ca. 87g

GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0
GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0

If you’re looking for uncompromising power and direct energy transmission, the GEWO Inventus XT Pro 50.0 delivers top-level offensive performance. GEWO Inventus Rubber Series – A new dimension of control, spin, and energy transmission The GEWO Inventus rubber series marks another milestone in the success story of GEWO’s high-performance rubbers. A newly developed surface technology (Longer Trajectory Touch – LTT) enables maximum rotation, combined with an incredible feel and the ability to “carry” the ball a little longer, resulting in an extended trajectory. This significantly improves ball control and provides optimised touch for all situations in which precision play is required – without having to sacrifice the necessary speed reserves. A perfect interaction between a flexible, highly grippy topsheet and an absolute high-performance sponge unlocks enormous acceleration potential and ensures more direct energy transmission in all offensive strokes, such as the all-important counter-topspin close to the table or from mid-distance. What previously seemed unthinkable is now possible, because – as the name Inventus suggests – we have found the ideal solution: You can hold the ball slightly longer on the racket without losing any speed. This interplay is made possible and further optimised by the new bonding technology DETT (Direct Energy Transmission Technology) combined with Longer Trajectory Touch (LTT). GEWO Inventus stands for a more harmonious yet more efficient combination of speed, rotation and acceleration, without compromising feel or control. GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0 With its 50° sponge hardness, the GEWO Inventus XT Pro provides a more compact and more direct playing feel compared to the 47.5° version, yet still allows for controlled, spin-oriented play whenever required during a match. The power-loaded sponge enables quick transitions into all offensive strategies and, thanks to the combination of DETT and LTT technologies, consistently offers the control and spin values needed to stay in command and dictate the pace of the rally. Player Type / Characteristics: For players who want to switch directly from passive strokes into point-winning offensive play For players who require a harder sponge for their offensive game while still demanding maximum touch and spin Ideally suited for players who aim to combine speed, spin and touch play in the best possible way LTT - Longer Trajectory Touch With the new LTT surface technology, a flexible, highly grippy topsheet with slightly wider-spaced pimple heads is placed under precise tension. This results in longer dwell time and immense spin potential during passive strokes, significantly enhancing control – while still providing sufficient speed reserves for explosive attacking shots at any time. Additionally, the LTT technology allows players to choose harder sponges without fear of losing control or touch in passive play. DETT - Direct Energy Transmission Technology With Direct Energy Transmission Technology (DETT), the sponge cells are designed to be more compact and placed under high tension. This ensures more direct energy transfer to the ball and significantly increases speed and catapult performance. Counter-topspins become more efficient and easier to execute, even when the ball is struck below its “peak point”. The ball trajectory remains flat enough to make the ball land faster on the opponent’s side, reducing their reaction time. H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 – Longer Trajectory Touch In developing the next generation of the successful DGC40+ and DGC40+ 2.0 technologies, our aim was to enhance their strengths by adding a new component: improving the consistency and reliability of ball contact, while allowing players to guide the ball longer without having to sacrifice speed or spin. The new H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 surfaces therefore offer even greater speed and rotation potential, even in the highest speed ranges. Shorter and more explosive stroke movements are supported even more effectively, and the harmonious combination of GEWO high-performance sponges with the ingenious H-Touch DGC40+ surface structure provides players with maximum confidence to play faster and more aggressively without increasing their error rate. Even late or imperfect contacts can still be converted into dangerous and efficient shots that lead to winning points. There is no standstill! XT - FlexTech 2.0 The specially developed flexible sponge-and-rubber construction FLEX-TECH 2.0 (XT) ensures impressive basic speed. Rubbers in the XT series convert the incoming speed of the opponent’s topspin into their own energy – also supported by the H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 surface – and release it again in a catapult-like manner when the ball leaves the racket. The pimple heads are positioned further apart and are slightly narrower than those of the EL rubbers. The focus of these rubbers is speed.

GEWO Rubber Codexx EL Pro 52
GEWO Rubber Codexx EL Pro 52

GEWO Table Tennis Rubber Codexx EF Pro 52 – Power for Offensive Play Designed especially for explosive, close-to-the-table playing styles relying on short-range and quick movement, the new Codexx EL Pro 52 (Elastic Power) offers spin, speed, and stability combined with low ball bounce and all the control you will need to find the right answers even in situations when you are under high pressure. This rubber will reveal its full strength in attacking situations, while it still provides more than enough control and feel for spin-rich serves and short stops. This rubber has got everything you need for modern power table tennis. Player type / features: Excellent spin ratings for opening topspins against backspin with dangerous trajectory Perfect ball coupling in all strokes, no slipping, no uncontrolled bouncing Hard close-to-the-table topspins and counter-topspins plus more than enough power for mid-distance rallies Power, stability, and spin for uncompromising close-to-the-table attackers relying on rather short-range and explosive movements and high-speed The new GEWO Codexx rubber series is designed as a perfect combination of European and Asian rubbers. It combines a dynamic, hard sponge with a slightly tacky, but still flexible top sheet (Architect Technology). The new GEWO Codexx rubbers are made for dangerous, point-winning close-to-the-table playing and produce tons of power and spin. Compared to the popular Nexxus Hard series, the new Codexx rubbers produce even more rotation, thanks to the slightly tacky top rubber sheet. Due to a longer dwell time (Arc Hit Technology), they also provide for more control in over-the-table situations. Arc Hit Technology (Architect) In countless series of tests, the GEWO development team, in cooperation with top GEWO players, designed a solution combining a hard sponge and tacky surface for point-winning, but yet controllable power. Using a new gluing technology for linking the top sheet to the sponge, the revolutionary ARC Hitting Technology enables spin-loaded, curved, and long trajectories, putting your opponent under enormous pressure. Optimum energy transfer guarantees maximum speed and perfect grip. The new ARC sponge technology enables players to benefit from harder sponges for more power and dynamics as well as curved trajectories and catapult effect thanks to the elasticity of the special pore array. The innovative HIT Technology (Hitting Impact Technology) provides for the control and elasticity, ambitious players need to dominate their opponents with precise, spin-loaded attacks. With an innovative rubber mix and surface, the Codexx rubbers produce more spin with ABS balls and enable optimized energy transfer. The slightly tacky top sheet adds extra spin and provides for dangerous trajectories. With this combination of technologies, the Codexx rubbers will lay the foundation of your success.

Greatest achievement: U13 European Champion (Team)

Player Data

First name: Jia Yuan | Last name: Zhang |Nickname: Ja1 | Nationality: German
Date of birth: 18.03.2009 | Playing style: Attack | Playing hand: Right
Special shot: With the left hand | Best drill: Serve, receive long in bh or short in fh | Club: TuS Germania Schnelsen

Greatest Achievement

Northern German Champion (Singles)

Material

GEWO Blade In-Force ARC OFF-
GEWO Blade In-Force ARC OFF-

GEWO Force Series – Dynamics, precision, innovation The success story continues! It all started in 2011 with Force ARC Off and the story is now contin-ued with the new GEWO Force series. New compositions and materials were combined to meet the requirements of modern high-performance table tennis. The composition of the popular Force ARC Off remains unchanged while the blade’s balance has been adapted to the demands made on state-of-the art table tennis blades. The Gewo In-Force ARC Off- is a true allrounder! Force ARC’s “little brother” comes with the synthetic fibre placed directly on the core ply, which provides for a more flexible and “tame” feel. The harmonic composition of the blade offers new possibilities and variability for spin-oriented attackers, OFF/ALL players and even active players using pips-out/anti-spin rubbers. This modification provides for a flexible feel but, thanks to the carbon fibre, still produces the power you need to compete on the highest level. Model Specification Composition: Koto - Ayous - Aramid-Carbon - Kiri - Aramid-Carbon - Ayous - Koto Weight: ca. 87g

GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0
GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0

If you’re looking for uncompromising power and direct energy transmission, the GEWO Inventus XT Pro 50.0 delivers top-level offensive performance. GEWO Inventus Rubber Series – A new dimension of control, spin, and energy transmission The GEWO Inventus rubber series marks another milestone in the success story of GEWO’s high-performance rubbers. A newly developed surface technology (Longer Trajectory Touch – LTT) enables maximum rotation, combined with an incredible feel and the ability to “carry” the ball a little longer, resulting in an extended trajectory. This significantly improves ball control and provides optimised touch for all situations in which precision play is required – without having to sacrifice the necessary speed reserves. A perfect interaction between a flexible, highly grippy topsheet and an absolute high-performance sponge unlocks enormous acceleration potential and ensures more direct energy transmission in all offensive strokes, such as the all-important counter-topspin close to the table or from mid-distance. What previously seemed unthinkable is now possible, because – as the name Inventus suggests – we have found the ideal solution: You can hold the ball slightly longer on the racket without losing any speed. This interplay is made possible and further optimised by the new bonding technology DETT (Direct Energy Transmission Technology) combined with Longer Trajectory Touch (LTT). GEWO Inventus stands for a more harmonious yet more efficient combination of speed, rotation and acceleration, without compromising feel or control. GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0 With its 50° sponge hardness, the GEWO Inventus XT Pro provides a more compact and more direct playing feel compared to the 47.5° version, yet still allows for controlled, spin-oriented play whenever required during a match. The power-loaded sponge enables quick transitions into all offensive strategies and, thanks to the combination of DETT and LTT technologies, consistently offers the control and spin values needed to stay in command and dictate the pace of the rally. Player Type / Characteristics: For players who want to switch directly from passive strokes into point-winning offensive play For players who require a harder sponge for their offensive game while still demanding maximum touch and spin Ideally suited for players who aim to combine speed, spin and touch play in the best possible way LTT - Longer Trajectory Touch With the new LTT surface technology, a flexible, highly grippy topsheet with slightly wider-spaced pimple heads is placed under precise tension. This results in longer dwell time and immense spin potential during passive strokes, significantly enhancing control – while still providing sufficient speed reserves for explosive attacking shots at any time. Additionally, the LTT technology allows players to choose harder sponges without fear of losing control or touch in passive play. DETT - Direct Energy Transmission Technology With Direct Energy Transmission Technology (DETT), the sponge cells are designed to be more compact and placed under high tension. This ensures more direct energy transfer to the ball and significantly increases speed and catapult performance. Counter-topspins become more efficient and easier to execute, even when the ball is struck below its “peak point”. The ball trajectory remains flat enough to make the ball land faster on the opponent’s side, reducing their reaction time. H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 – Longer Trajectory Touch In developing the next generation of the successful DGC40+ and DGC40+ 2.0 technologies, our aim was to enhance their strengths by adding a new component: improving the consistency and reliability of ball contact, while allowing players to guide the ball longer without having to sacrifice speed or spin. The new H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 surfaces therefore offer even greater speed and rotation potential, even in the highest speed ranges. Shorter and more explosive stroke movements are supported even more effectively, and the harmonious combination of GEWO high-performance sponges with the ingenious H-Touch DGC40+ surface structure provides players with maximum confidence to play faster and more aggressively without increasing their error rate. Even late or imperfect contacts can still be converted into dangerous and efficient shots that lead to winning points. There is no standstill! XT - FlexTech 2.0 The specially developed flexible sponge-and-rubber construction FLEX-TECH 2.0 (XT) ensures impressive basic speed. Rubbers in the XT series convert the incoming speed of the opponent’s topspin into their own energy – also supported by the H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 surface – and release it again in a catapult-like manner when the ball leaves the racket. The pimple heads are positioned further apart and are slightly narrower than those of the EL rubbers. The focus of these rubbers is speed.

GEWO Rubber Codexx EL Pro 52
GEWO Rubber Codexx EL Pro 52

GEWO Table Tennis Rubber Codexx EF Pro 52 – Power for Offensive Play Designed especially for explosive, close-to-the-table playing styles relying on short-range and quick movement, the new Codexx EL Pro 52 (Elastic Power) offers spin, speed, and stability combined with low ball bounce and all the control you will need to find the right answers even in situations when you are under high pressure. This rubber will reveal its full strength in attacking situations, while it still provides more than enough control and feel for spin-rich serves and short stops. This rubber has got everything you need for modern power table tennis. Player type / features: Excellent spin ratings for opening topspins against backspin with dangerous trajectory Perfect ball coupling in all strokes, no slipping, no uncontrolled bouncing Hard close-to-the-table topspins and counter-topspins plus more than enough power for mid-distance rallies Power, stability, and spin for uncompromising close-to-the-table attackers relying on rather short-range and explosive movements and high-speed The new GEWO Codexx rubber series is designed as a perfect combination of European and Asian rubbers. It combines a dynamic, hard sponge with a slightly tacky, but still flexible top sheet (Architect Technology). The new GEWO Codexx rubbers are made for dangerous, point-winning close-to-the-table playing and produce tons of power and spin. Compared to the popular Nexxus Hard series, the new Codexx rubbers produce even more rotation, thanks to the slightly tacky top rubber sheet. Due to a longer dwell time (Arc Hit Technology), they also provide for more control in over-the-table situations. Arc Hit Technology (Architect) In countless series of tests, the GEWO development team, in cooperation with top GEWO players, designed a solution combining a hard sponge and tacky surface for point-winning, but yet controllable power. Using a new gluing technology for linking the top sheet to the sponge, the revolutionary ARC Hitting Technology enables spin-loaded, curved, and long trajectories, putting your opponent under enormous pressure. Optimum energy transfer guarantees maximum speed and perfect grip. The new ARC sponge technology enables players to benefit from harder sponges for more power and dynamics as well as curved trajectories and catapult effect thanks to the elasticity of the special pore array. The innovative HIT Technology (Hitting Impact Technology) provides for the control and elasticity, ambitious players need to dominate their opponents with precise, spin-loaded attacks. With an innovative rubber mix and surface, the Codexx rubbers produce more spin with ABS balls and enable optimized energy transfer. The slightly tacky top sheet adds extra spin and provides for dangerous trajectories. With this combination of technologies, the Codexx rubbers will lay the foundation of your success.

Coach Data

First Name: Jia Yuan
Last Name: Zhang
Nickname: Ja1
Date of Birth: 18.03.2009
Nationality: German
Playing Style: Offensive
Playing Hand: Right
Special Stroke: With the left hand
Best Exercise: Serve, receive long in bh or short in fh
Club: Germania Schnelsen

Greatest achievement

Northern German Champion (Singles)

10 Facts

Material

GEWO Blade In-Force ARC OFF-
GEWO Blade In-Force ARC OFF-

GEWO Force Series – Dynamics, precision, innovation The success story continues! It all started in 2011 with Force ARC Off and the story is now contin-ued with the new GEWO Force series. New compositions and materials were combined to meet the requirements of modern high-performance table tennis. The composition of the popular Force ARC Off remains unchanged while the blade’s balance has been adapted to the demands made on state-of-the art table tennis blades. The Gewo In-Force ARC Off- is a true allrounder! Force ARC’s “little brother” comes with the synthetic fibre placed directly on the core ply, which provides for a more flexible and “tame” feel. The harmonic composition of the blade offers new possibilities and variability for spin-oriented attackers, OFF/ALL players and even active players using pips-out/anti-spin rubbers. This modification provides for a flexible feel but, thanks to the carbon fibre, still produces the power you need to compete on the highest level. Model Specification Composition: Koto - Ayous - Aramid-Carbon - Kiri - Aramid-Carbon - Ayous - Koto Weight: ca. 87g

GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0
GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0

If you’re looking for uncompromising power and direct energy transmission, the GEWO Inventus XT Pro 50.0 delivers top-level offensive performance. GEWO Inventus Rubber Series – A new dimension of control, spin, and energy transmission The GEWO Inventus rubber series marks another milestone in the success story of GEWO’s high-performance rubbers. A newly developed surface technology (Longer Trajectory Touch – LTT) enables maximum rotation, combined with an incredible feel and the ability to “carry” the ball a little longer, resulting in an extended trajectory. This significantly improves ball control and provides optimised touch for all situations in which precision play is required – without having to sacrifice the necessary speed reserves. A perfect interaction between a flexible, highly grippy topsheet and an absolute high-performance sponge unlocks enormous acceleration potential and ensures more direct energy transmission in all offensive strokes, such as the all-important counter-topspin close to the table or from mid-distance. What previously seemed unthinkable is now possible, because – as the name Inventus suggests – we have found the ideal solution: You can hold the ball slightly longer on the racket without losing any speed. This interplay is made possible and further optimised by the new bonding technology DETT (Direct Energy Transmission Technology) combined with Longer Trajectory Touch (LTT). GEWO Inventus stands for a more harmonious yet more efficient combination of speed, rotation and acceleration, without compromising feel or control. GEWO Rubber Inventus XT Pro 50.0 With its 50° sponge hardness, the GEWO Inventus XT Pro provides a more compact and more direct playing feel compared to the 47.5° version, yet still allows for controlled, spin-oriented play whenever required during a match. The power-loaded sponge enables quick transitions into all offensive strategies and, thanks to the combination of DETT and LTT technologies, consistently offers the control and spin values needed to stay in command and dictate the pace of the rally. Player Type / Characteristics: For players who want to switch directly from passive strokes into point-winning offensive play For players who require a harder sponge for their offensive game while still demanding maximum touch and spin Ideally suited for players who aim to combine speed, spin and touch play in the best possible way LTT - Longer Trajectory Touch With the new LTT surface technology, a flexible, highly grippy topsheet with slightly wider-spaced pimple heads is placed under precise tension. This results in longer dwell time and immense spin potential during passive strokes, significantly enhancing control – while still providing sufficient speed reserves for explosive attacking shots at any time. Additionally, the LTT technology allows players to choose harder sponges without fear of losing control or touch in passive play. DETT - Direct Energy Transmission Technology With Direct Energy Transmission Technology (DETT), the sponge cells are designed to be more compact and placed under high tension. This ensures more direct energy transfer to the ball and significantly increases speed and catapult performance. Counter-topspins become more efficient and easier to execute, even when the ball is struck below its “peak point”. The ball trajectory remains flat enough to make the ball land faster on the opponent’s side, reducing their reaction time. H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 – Longer Trajectory Touch In developing the next generation of the successful DGC40+ and DGC40+ 2.0 technologies, our aim was to enhance their strengths by adding a new component: improving the consistency and reliability of ball contact, while allowing players to guide the ball longer without having to sacrifice speed or spin. The new H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 surfaces therefore offer even greater speed and rotation potential, even in the highest speed ranges. Shorter and more explosive stroke movements are supported even more effectively, and the harmonious combination of GEWO high-performance sponges with the ingenious H-Touch DGC40+ surface structure provides players with maximum confidence to play faster and more aggressively without increasing their error rate. Even late or imperfect contacts can still be converted into dangerous and efficient shots that lead to winning points. There is no standstill! XT - FlexTech 2.0 The specially developed flexible sponge-and-rubber construction FLEX-TECH 2.0 (XT) ensures impressive basic speed. Rubbers in the XT series convert the incoming speed of the opponent’s topspin into their own energy – also supported by the H-Touch DGC40+ 3.0 surface – and release it again in a catapult-like manner when the ball leaves the racket. The pimple heads are positioned further apart and are slightly narrower than those of the EL rubbers. The focus of these rubbers is speed.

GEWO Rubber Codexx EL Pro 52
GEWO Rubber Codexx EL Pro 52

GEWO Table Tennis Rubber Codexx EF Pro 52 – Power for Offensive Play Designed especially for explosive, close-to-the-table playing styles relying on short-range and quick movement, the new Codexx EL Pro 52 (Elastic Power) offers spin, speed, and stability combined with low ball bounce and all the control you will need to find the right answers even in situations when you are under high pressure. This rubber will reveal its full strength in attacking situations, while it still provides more than enough control and feel for spin-rich serves and short stops. This rubber has got everything you need for modern power table tennis. Player type / features: Excellent spin ratings for opening topspins against backspin with dangerous trajectory Perfect ball coupling in all strokes, no slipping, no uncontrolled bouncing Hard close-to-the-table topspins and counter-topspins plus more than enough power for mid-distance rallies Power, stability, and spin for uncompromising close-to-the-table attackers relying on rather short-range and explosive movements and high-speed The new GEWO Codexx rubber series is designed as a perfect combination of European and Asian rubbers. It combines a dynamic, hard sponge with a slightly tacky, but still flexible top sheet (Architect Technology). The new GEWO Codexx rubbers are made for dangerous, point-winning close-to-the-table playing and produce tons of power and spin. Compared to the popular Nexxus Hard series, the new Codexx rubbers produce even more rotation, thanks to the slightly tacky top rubber sheet. Due to a longer dwell time (Arc Hit Technology), they also provide for more control in over-the-table situations. Arc Hit Technology (Architect) In countless series of tests, the GEWO development team, in cooperation with top GEWO players, designed a solution combining a hard sponge and tacky surface for point-winning, but yet controllable power. Using a new gluing technology for linking the top sheet to the sponge, the revolutionary ARC Hitting Technology enables spin-loaded, curved, and long trajectories, putting your opponent under enormous pressure. Optimum energy transfer guarantees maximum speed and perfect grip. The new ARC sponge technology enables players to benefit from harder sponges for more power and dynamics as well as curved trajectories and catapult effect thanks to the elasticity of the special pore array. The innovative HIT Technology (Hitting Impact Technology) provides for the control and elasticity, ambitious players need to dominate their opponents with precise, spin-loaded attacks. With an innovative rubber mix and surface, the Codexx rubbers produce more spin with ABS balls and enable optimized energy transfer. The slightly tacky top sheet adds extra spin and provides for dangerous trajectories. With this combination of technologies, the Codexx rubbers will lay the foundation of your success.