1:00 - What does Roland normally eat for breakfast? 2:00 - The special shape of TIBHAR blade handles. 4:30 - Which blades are available with penhold grip? 5:50 - About the cooperation with SAN-EI and production of blades in Slovenia. 8:42 - Reputation of TIBHAR blades and rubbers on different markets. 13:06 - When designing a blade, do you have a certain rubber in mind? 15:31 - Why are certain products only available in particular regions? 17:23 - How big is table tennis as an industry and a sport? 20:22 - Is table tennis growing? 21:13 - What makes more money: selling equipment for professionals or pre-made blades for casual players? 22:37 - TIBHAR market share. Why does TIBHAR produce their rubbers at the same factory as some other brands? How are rubbers developed in that case? 23:42 - The main competitor of TIBHAR in terms of quality. 25:05 - What sets your product apart from the rest? 26:48 - How did Roland get into the table tennis industry? 27:45 - Roland’s blade and rubbers set. 28:52 - Why is TIBHAR sponsoring only European players? 29:45 - What do you consider when starting to sponsor a player? 30:46 - Will TIBHAR offer a harder version of EVOLUTION MX-P? (50 degrees) 31:36 - Do you make any equipment modifications for Samsonov or for your other players? 32:38 - Do the professionals play with the same equipment as other players? 33:38 - Why do many high-level players still prefer EVOLUTION to AURUS? 34:33 - Will TIBHAR update the EVOLUTION series? (max+ rubber thickness) 36:08 - Roland’s opinion about the use of booster. 37:14 - Are you involved in the design and technical development of the product?
