Kenta Matsudaira - Mr. Tomahawk (Blocking Magic)

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/ top8tt Kenta Matsudaira (松平健太) is a Japanese table tennis player. He is recognized in the table tennis world for his tomahawk serve and fantastic blocking ability. He was the world number one junior player in 2008. He is ranked 35 in the world as of October, 2016.
Kenta Matsudaira - Blocking Magic
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Born: April 11, 1991 (age 25), Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Height: 1.69 m
Weight: 61 kg
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@johncole118 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched this many times and am amazed by the effortless blocks always pushing the power players out of position and then the simple kill block, just awesome 😎

@federicoclaps5099 5 жыл бұрын

2:48 can we take a moment to appreciate Xu Xin's footwork?

@labnew6616 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching table tennis for years now , and i can safely say he was one of the most entertaining and best players out there ...even if not consistent...but the best style

@robertrowles5450 7 жыл бұрын

When he's on form Kenta is my favourite Japanese male player. He's the ultimate expression of the little guy in table tennis: his touch is even better than Niwa. Kenta winning sets off Ma Long or Zhang Jike, even beating FZD in 2013, is a great achievement. It's all touch, timing and placement. I understand and can appreciate the power of the Chinese, but I'd rather watch Kenta dance his way to victory.

@inyourface123 7 жыл бұрын

Cannot agree more :-). Both Kenta and Niwa have excellent touch and ball feeling, but Kenta definitely has more tricks up his sleeves and more exciting to see. Unfortunately, I see most people preferring the Chinese-induced style of two players just trying to overpower each other and they cannot appreciate these finer nuances of the game.

@ibexlove7009 7 жыл бұрын

Well said

@jwzhu 7 жыл бұрын

+ firendable Interesting. This is the first time that I've heard someone say that the Chinese are boring to watch. It's kind of like saying "I like basketball but I find the NBA boring". Can't say I agree with you, but I do respect your opinion.

@williamwang8034 7 жыл бұрын

the top Chinese players doesn't just rely on power. otherwise they wouldn't have stayed at the top for so long. Its the combination of power, spin, touch and placement also great athleticism and mental toughness that makes them so strong, Kenta is a great player and a showman but his shots are sometimes too fancy not as effective and high enough quality as the top Chinese that is their difference.

@Bubaphil 5 жыл бұрын

William Wang l

@blueheart9873 7 жыл бұрын

first of all, kenta's serve is by far my favourite. And wow, this video made me wonder why I don't just use some more block instead of trying to topspin the ball back. Block is definitly a strong counter option for players who run around a lot to get a forehand topspin in and position themselfs far from table. Similarly to Waldner

@bau7917 4 ай бұрын

because the block is a passive shot and you will lose in the long run against a allround player who stands close to the table and is able to get good angles.

@LL-nw6cd Жыл бұрын

I think Kenta has the best backhand of all the players. Amazing control on his backhand and the only one who can consistently attack a backhand shot from way back in the court. That shot is such a joy to watch.

@StimulusPact 6 жыл бұрын

2:36 greatest point of all time

@inyourface123 7 жыл бұрын

He makes TT look so easy...such effortless blocking, such ball feeling, those sidespin chopblocks which even top palyers like Wang Hao and Ma Long sent back to net...it's a pity that his game suffered the most, of all pro players, after the introduction of the effing plastic balls.

@NOExplodex 7 жыл бұрын

Can you expand on the problem/controversy with the new plastic tt balls? Sorry, I am very new to the pro tt scene. TT is such an epic sport to watch and to play.

@samy29987 7 жыл бұрын

But even then, blocking is not for everyone. That amount of touch and feel is not like it is a cake walk. Since there are so many power hitters out there, blocking, if ot done well, will leave you exposed. Dangerous weapon to use. But when done right it is amazingly useful and fun to watch at the same time.

@inyourface123 7 жыл бұрын

+zynth Well, to start with, the new ball has lesser spin, which is a deterrence to players like Kenta whose game is more dependent on spin than power.

@inyourface123 7 жыл бұрын

+samy29987 Absolutely. But Kenta has mastered this tough skill in such a way, it looks quite effortless when he blocks those super spinny balls.

@williamwang8034 7 жыл бұрын

in my opinion, the top Chinese players games suffered way more than Kenta, the lesser the spin the easier it is to block back. Kenta and the Japanese players benefited a lot from the new balls as most of their style is blocking and counterhitting. a lot of Chinese players are having to really change their style because of the new ball as most of their game revolves heavily around spin. Now a lot of them are having injuries cos their body is not used to the new techniques involved in their training which involves staying closer to the table and not using full arm smashes like what they're used to.

@user-bx1by2sr4p 4 жыл бұрын

健太のプレーは感動して泣く

@sameersamadi789 7 жыл бұрын

1:05, 1:51, 2:01, 3:29, 3:43, 4:19 beautiful magic!

@gamepilation7569 6 жыл бұрын

ultimate player ,so dynamic and master of placement and timing , never seen anyone like him

@theempyrean1227 6 жыл бұрын

That looks SO funny!! when those world class opponents couldn't handle/were baffled by those weird spin returns of his.

@parasleonidas2833 4 жыл бұрын

reflexes beyond words, great skills, pleasure to watch.

@ankushbarua4327 2 жыл бұрын

Kenta omg what play , just blew my mind. I feel nostalgia about TT 😪. This corona and lockdown, I cant go to office to play TT.

@RubenSanchez-wf3tt 11 ай бұрын

Kenta was a great player, a showman, and a virtuoso table tennis player. Maybe he wasn't always the most effective in terms of the final result of the smash, but I am forever grateful for his play. My question is, why did he stay at the top for such a short time?

@yamaaa04 5 жыл бұрын

まつけん本当に代表戻ってきて…

@RenounceDarkness_ 4 жыл бұрын

2:41 KOKI NIWA!?

@ikickslayer5851 4 жыл бұрын

闇との決別 yea

@gab5012 4 жыл бұрын

he is the koki niwa before koki niwa (they were taught in similar ways, japanese blockers)

@robertvajda1038 7 жыл бұрын

This guy is Magic !!!!!! Congratulations , good skills and technique , Bravo !!!!

@Nkosinati 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. Crazy spin on some of those shots

@yapa7891 7 жыл бұрын

ただのブロックじゃないもんなぁ繊細な技術が上手すぎ

@shaktisaxena7385 5 жыл бұрын

He is showing signs of a comeback now!

@Hao_1 7 жыл бұрын

The Japanese: a rising titan in table tennis. And a great player is Kenta Matsudaira

@andreialexandruparfeni7129 7 жыл бұрын

Hao Han Japan has always been a top team.

@ongnarukami4451 4 жыл бұрын

韩浩Han Hao He had his time

@andyyang3029 7 жыл бұрын

My favorite player to watch, easily.

@12aR9 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great style, so fun to watch. Starting with that reverse crazy serve, then his backhand blocks and those strong shots after full run

@superchaserbr Жыл бұрын

His backhand smashes are incredible!

@DrKakashi-ep9pq 7 жыл бұрын

man thats some crazy looking serve right there...

@elia9236 5 жыл бұрын

His backhand topspin is amazing:)

@user-uz1mp2gj6m 9 күн бұрын

Это просто фантастика….!Браво Кента!

@kazzag7430 Жыл бұрын

3:00 is great from both sides!

@elmatador0705 7 жыл бұрын

MAGIC ! :D I love this player ^^

@marcolugano7035 2 жыл бұрын

The backhand smash was insane...

@suhitdata5491 5 жыл бұрын

4:49 those backhands 😮😮

@-danR 7 жыл бұрын

Ding Ning would be Mrs. Tomahawk. Claims, incidentally that Ovtcharov, et al, have a 'tomahawk' serve totally misunderstand the origin of the phrase: the weapon classically was swung through a _vertical_ plane, and only by this means can a serve be _unpredictably made off the forehand or backhand side of the racquet._ It is an exceptionally rare type of service. I saw only one player use it, in the 70's, Dean Doyle in the Pacific Northwest. Until Ding Ning and Kenta revived it, I don't recall any player in any vids (eg. Pingpongstadiums' clips) from that era, and henceforward, using it.

@cansetyildiz9077 7 жыл бұрын

Kenta MaTsudairA has a ver Fast footwork. and thats why he can use that toma hawk serve successfully. and that blocks were Just amazing.

@Danilo-ri8gh 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool side-chop block!

@tamankumar9362 5 жыл бұрын

It's side spin block

@maestroz4695 5 жыл бұрын

@@tamankumar9362 Pipe down, Pajeet.

@17teacmrocks 7 жыл бұрын

this is less about blocking than it is kenta being able to return everything. his touch is amazing. it's not easy to return zjk, ma lin, ma long's loops, and he does it on both sides, everywhere. for such a small guy, his coverage is extreme. vs samsonov, it's like david and goliath

@ratankirti3185 7 жыл бұрын

that is my ideal backhand topspin action...

@christianadriananiceta2753 7 жыл бұрын

2:36 was insane!

@CGoliday1 7 жыл бұрын

Christian Adrian Aniceta thats that fanciful unicorn move deedee was showing Dexter

@nyarome3 7 жыл бұрын

The Magician!!

@orionbelt1663 2 жыл бұрын

Kenta...wrist n backhand master..

@eLdotC 7 жыл бұрын

thank you

@ponapona3521 4 жыл бұрын

2:42 adam: "what!!!! koki niwa!!"

@timcuba3233 4 жыл бұрын

Нереальный талант, харимото нервно курит в сторонке.

@amezhyst_hobby 5 жыл бұрын

頼むからこの頃のプレースタイルに戻ってくれ（）

@si7289 6 жыл бұрын

He's a unique style.

@priyanshuraj2973 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome serve

@ll3yWanTeD 4 жыл бұрын

Such a nice style play

@alexmorskoy8703 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing control from Kenta, I think his can be called japanese Waldner!

@FBR2169 4 жыл бұрын

@WARRIOR FIGHTER PAHLAWAN The Man the Myth the Legend J.O Waldner surely that should ring a bell...

@DaRealFiberOptix 7 жыл бұрын

god dam hes ruthless, not as consistent but the things he does are arguably the most skill based in the game. he reminds me of bruce lee with his speed skill accuracy. hes very patient and understands spin really really well

@kenalbarracin1595 3 жыл бұрын

Love those spins bruh

@topspintt2891 7 жыл бұрын

Go japan! Rise to the top

@rajanraut5907 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@tabletenniswebcast 5 жыл бұрын

やっぱり健太君、イケメン過ぎ！

@user-zo2zz6kw1b 4 жыл бұрын

おーー

@farhad0019 7 жыл бұрын

Kenta matsudaira is the best

@acepheisthebestplayerwahya6085 6 жыл бұрын

Kenta he is the best player 👍👍

@dariogutierrez6716 4 жыл бұрын

Damn he used to be good. Hope he can come back

@eminpakdemir 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing player...😱😱😱😱

@timuitdewilligen 7 жыл бұрын

nice video

@kavinxavier4552 3 жыл бұрын

Kentas backhand is beautiful

@art7046 4 жыл бұрын

This man has skill

@R4ngeR4pidz 5 жыл бұрын

2:04 is out of this world

@canadianbaka 7 жыл бұрын

my god that side spin flick is dirty

@yasinhenfs4540 4 жыл бұрын

i love how xu xin walks like a crab :D

@ibukim.6067 7 жыл бұрын

3:40 So good...

@habibiirvaniharahap5409 5 жыл бұрын

The best back hand

@_chao 4 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does he look so free when he plays.

@FodoulyAjji 3 жыл бұрын

creative player! does he generate regular side spin or cork side spin??

@gergogreszlo8088 6 жыл бұрын

yes

@viktorseifert9494 2 жыл бұрын

0:53 has to be the best forehand flick ive ever seen.

@user-il5vp2io8p Жыл бұрын

유니크 그 자체

@andreiyesin6177 4 жыл бұрын

Его точность и тактика просто зашкаливает

@christianadriananiceta2753 7 жыл бұрын

that side-spin bock sure is pure magic if the top chinese have a difficulty returning it...

@user-ry5oh8ps7g 6 жыл бұрын

2つ目のラリーはマツケンの攻撃力を集約したって感じがした！

@braxshinoa 7 жыл бұрын

Holy shit he is amazing

@daliborkavula6721 6 жыл бұрын

乒乓球是我的景点

@Bingus2000 4 жыл бұрын

YUH!

@user-cv8tb4yz9u 4 жыл бұрын

这球真具观赏性👍

@CottonBoxer 7 жыл бұрын

amazing skills, haven't paid attention to table tennis much since i need a hip replacement, but that is going to change. i can still have a little fun even if i can be a TT hit man anymore lol. my blocking used to be pretty good on both sides, even though i was basically a 2 wing looper. i would also use chop and pushes to mix things up and keep opponents off guard.

@ajayyadav6728 5 жыл бұрын

Damn he's good. Its sad that he could not accomplish much

@a1988ditya 7 жыл бұрын

wat a gameplay this guy has ...

@pokemon17007 6 жыл бұрын

I like Kenta a lot since 2009, he played agaist Ma Lin. That match was awesome!!! However, seems Kenta has changed his style, less blocking, less chop block, less tomahawk, more agressive. But to me, that change is not affective, not to mention his style is not unique anymore. Watching Kenta plays recently I feel very boring :(

@tomascontreras4949 6 жыл бұрын

2:36 Best.

@shenlincurve582 7 жыл бұрын

4:37 that's so beautiful

@alainbibaoco8392 6 жыл бұрын

1:16 super baby

@hashito1001 4 жыл бұрын

バック面でギュイン(?)ってするやつ好き

@jankay8569 7 жыл бұрын

holy shit how did I never heard of this player? When it comes to Japanese male players the only one that seems to be shown is Jun Mizutani. This guy has such a unique playing style and skill. Why isn't he seen more in tournaments? Has he fallen off since then?

@euphoria_kisses 7 жыл бұрын

jankay the introduction of plastic poly balls replacing old celluloid balls affected Kenta's playstyle heavily. He isn't playing like he used to be sadly

@LaurenceNyein 4 жыл бұрын

is that called Inside out backhand what Kenta mixed in the rallies?

@christianadriananiceta2753 7 жыл бұрын

how can Matsudaira handle Xu Xin's balls like that. he is good ..

@MrHazz0 7 жыл бұрын

I am sorry, I couldn't resist but : "Phrasing" >.< lol

@Luqa 5 жыл бұрын

Think about how that'd sound to comment readers...

@mirsadajdari 5 жыл бұрын

@@Luqa LMFAO I JUST Noticed (I am late tho)

@entanglement2023 6 жыл бұрын

柔よく剛を制すというもっとも日本的な戦術かも知れない

@briegconan1327 7 жыл бұрын

incredible shot 2:40

@masterspin7796 3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to believe this guy didnt get higher in the rankings...Some of his skills are rare..

@elitefamilyparkour 3 жыл бұрын

Rank 9 is quite high IMO

@masterspin7796 3 жыл бұрын

@@elitefamilyparkour That was a long time ago...

@elitefamilyparkour 3 жыл бұрын

@@masterspin7796 3,5 years ago.

@masterspin7796 3 жыл бұрын

@@elitefamilyparkour 3 years is fairly recent...but that was then and this is now...He has the skills to return to the top level..

@annehunt1297 7 жыл бұрын

kenta matsudaira.superstar nr1.no problems.estonia.

@TuanPham-st2zv 2 жыл бұрын

I can see Ma Long learned from Kenta's chop block

@WalterRivera7 7 жыл бұрын

1:05.. Woow!

@blueheart9873 2 жыл бұрын

Kenta used to be my inspiration when I was younger, too bad he's irrelevant now

@tardivelstephane7601 3 жыл бұрын

Service ding Ning une turie 👍🏻

@chrisie1997 5 жыл бұрын

2:06 wtf is that for hit XD nice

@JiveDadson 7 жыл бұрын

2:04 Hate it when that happens.

@taroutanaka9638 4 жыл бұрын

馬琳に勝った時は正直時期エースぐらいに思ってたけど、髪染めたり伸ばし出したあたりから勝てなくなったね。

@user-tr8qf3lo9l 4 жыл бұрын

Tarou Tanaka 好きだからTリーグでも頑張ってほしい。

@user-ft5kc7iq5r 5 жыл бұрын

5:12 松阪牛