Loo’s latest switch: Bing Kun (left) will combine with Pei Kee starting from the Macau Open from July 29-Aug 3.
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Loo Bing Kun hopes to form a stable partnership with Go Pei Kee in the mixed doubles after switching partners many times.
Bing Kun, who had a brief stint with the experienced Toh Ee Wei last month, will combine with Pei Kee, starting from the Macau Open from July 29-Aug 3.
The 23-year-old has not managed to nail down a partnership so far and hopes that he can finally establish himself with Pei Kee.
The latter, who is also 23, will take on double duty as she will continue playing in the women’s doubles with Teoh Mei Xing.
“The coaches informed me that I will be partnering Pei Kee and we started training together this week,” said Bing Kun after a training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara yesterday.
“I hope this will be permanent. I have changed many partners before this. I played longest for one year with Ho Lo Ee.
“To be able to perform well, I think it’s better to have a steady partner. Doubles players need time to gel.”
Bing Kun showed glimpses of his potential during his short time with Ee Wei, reaching the quarter-finals and second round in the Taiwan Open and Malaysian Masters respectively.
The Penang-born player is hoping to use the experience gained with Ee Wei in his new partnership with Pei Kee.
“Playing with a senior player like Ee Wei was a turning point for me. I learned a lot from her,” said Bing Kun.
“The style of play with Pei Kee will be different and I need to help her get her rhythm back in the mixed doubles as she has been focusing solely on women’s doubles for the past six months.
“She has also been playing more in the back court in women’s doubles, so I need to help her adapt to playing at front.
“Playing in two events will not be a problem for her as she is physically strong enough to cope,” added Bing Kun.
