It's their style and junkiesm.
I am comparing player of yesteryears (1980s to be exact) with current crops of players and their diversified styles.
Then : Chen Xinhua - defender with great attack
Now : Joo Se Hyuk, Chen Weixing
Then : Erik Lindh - over the table looper
Now : Wang Hao
Then : JO Waldner - all-round player
Now : Wang Liqin (maybe, I could be wrong)
Then : Liu Guoliang - pips hitter/3rd or 5th ball clse-to-table attack
Now : Ma Lin
Then : Jiang Jialang - penhold short pips hitter
Now : ????



