And man, you got to keep in mind LD from 2006-2009 didn't have to deal with prime LCW (LCW's prime began in 2010, he was way better from 2010 onwards than he was beforehand, it was such a big shift), when prime LCW came around, LD had a much harder time dominating the overall calendar, it probably forced his move to start focusing on majors post 2009Dominating the Calendar means
1)Must winning All England and Worlds/Olympics
2)Atleast 4 or 5 SS
Undefeated in Thomas/ Sudirman Cup.
Aka. Lin Dan 2006-09
But he never was Axelsen
LD didn't choose to focus on majors post 2009 because of LCW. It was just a natural change of priority that came with having won (virtually) everything.And man, you got to keep in mind LD from 2006-2009 didn't have to deal with prime LCW (LCW's prime began in 2010, he was way better from 2010 onwards than he was beforehand, it was such a big shift), when prime LCW came around, LD had a much harder time dominating the overall calendar, it probably forced his move to start focusing on majors post 2009
Taufik had phenomenal smashing power back in his prime that's for sure. I would agree he was better than LD in that regard.
Better angles, yes. More power? No. Overall smash quality, debatable.LD from Mid 2010 to 2012 London Olympics had a superior jump smash as a standalone shot than Prime Taufik.
Being a lefty has jack-"BLEEP" to do with being a great player man, it is what is inside the player that counts, and LD is a ruthless killer on court, filled with champion's pride, that is why he is the GOATYes, He was far superior to Axelsen. Him being Left handed already gives him an advantage over Viktor in that aspect.
Prime Taufik had insane smash power, I would advise you to watch some videos of him, check out his world record smash in 2006, that is yet to be equaledLD from Mid 2010 to 2012 London Olympics had a superior jump smash as a standalone shot than Prime Taufik.
Maybe that is the case, but I think it also came about because of LCW, because he would have to work a lot harder to win the same tournaments, so he decided to save energy. Also, he was playing a hella physically demanding playstyle from 2006-2009 when he was dominating. It is very hard to maintain that sort of play style for long, so he had to evolve, and chose where to spend his energies. I would say he got even better, with 2011-2012 LD being the most complete version of him.LD didn't choose to focus on majors post 2009 because of LCW. It was just a natural change of priority that came with having won (virtually) everything.
Being a lefty has jack-"BLEEP" to do with being a great player man, it is what is inside the player that counts, and LD is a ruthless killer on court, filled with champion's pride, that is why he is the GOAT
LD fired a 301 km/h smash in the same tournament that Taufik fired his record-breaking 305 km/h. Pretty close.Prime Taufik had insane smash power, I would advise you to watch some videos of him, check out his world record smash in 2006, that is yet to be equaled
2011-12 LD was an all-rounder, so you're correct in saying that's the most complete version of him. Level-wise though, 2009 LD is unparalleled.Maybe that is the case, but I think it also came about because of LCW, because he would have to work a lot harder to win the same tournaments, so he decided to save energy. Also, he was playing a hella physically demanding playstyle from 2006-2009 when he was dominating. It is very hard to maintain that sort of play style for long, so he had to evolve, and chose where to spend his energies. I would say he got even better, with 2011-2012 LD being the most complete version of him.
If you want to talk angles, Axelsen and Srikanth have far superior angles than LD ever had, being a lefty has nothing to do with it, it is all about your skills. And frankly, if you want to move on to "Greater things", be my guest, I'm not stopping you (Im not asking you to go either, but if you want to leave, leave)I think we were talking about angles here. Nothing else.
If you keep jumping from Subject of the debate, I will be forced to move on to greater things.
Truth, that dude was pretty monstrous in 2009, I mean he was fooling around with LCW in the All England Final, killing him, same with his opponents at the Worlds, he was just trampling them all over2011-12 LD was an all-rounder, so you're correct in saying that's the most complete version of him. Level-wise though, 2009 LD is unparalleled.
If you want to talk angles, Axelsen and Srikanth have far superior angles than LD ever had, being a lefty has nothing to do with it, it is all about your skills. And frankly, if you want to move on to "Greater things", be my guest, I'm not stopping you (Im not asking you to go either, but if you want to leave, leave)
At that level, the differences are so minuscule, but i think we can all agree Taufik was more powerful than LD (Keeping in mind the differences are SO small)LD fired a 301 km/h smash in the same tournament that Taufik fired his record-breaking 305 km/h. Pretty close.
I'm bored of the smash debate bro, let's forget about it.lippro disapproves. Ask him.
Me tooI'm bored of the smash debate bro, let's forget about it.