67 Years – Blades That Made History Courtesy of ButterflyMag The range of Butterfly blades has been expended once again by two series of blades united by a special attribute: The use of pure natural wood. The blades of HADRAW and GARAYDIA series sure raise some questions as to “where” “how” and “since when” Butterfly […]
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Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 62
Posted onAsk The Experts: Nan Li, No. 62 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Timo Boll ZLF Forehand Rubber: Omega IV Pro Backhand Rubber: Sonex Question: I’m 36 yrs. old and was a strong looper and smasher in young age. Now for playing in veterans at this age with low fitness and reflexes, should I go […]
Plugged In: Gordon Kaye, USA Table Tennis
Posted on“Plugged In: Gordon Kaye, USA Table Tennis” Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness features an article on USA Table Tennis CEO Gordon Kaye and the challenges he faces. “USA Table Tennis CEO Gordon Kaye faces the same challenge as many small Olympic sports executives: building a sustainable business around a sport that’s dominated by other countries and rarely […]
The Power of a Low, Short, No-Spin Serve
Posted onThe Power of a Low, Short, No-Spin Serve Tip of the Week by Larry Hodges At the beginning level, players serve without spin. However, these serves are usually pop-ups that any intermediate (or advanced beginner) can easily attack. As players move up the ranks they learn to serve with spin. But eventually players come full […]
Ask The Experts: Dan Seemiller, No. 61
Posted onAsk The Experts: Dan Seemiller, No. 61 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Dear Sir, I need a 7-ply blade for offensive game as well as total spin control. I need some help in choosing a good blade which can last long and can even be passed on… without any difficulty. My location is […]
DTTA’s 4th USATT Sanctioned Q Tourney
Posted onDTTA’s 4th USATT Sanctioned Q Tourney by Angelo Gandullia / DTTA Hello Table Tennis players and friends! On Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and 11th, Denver Table Tennis Alliance held our 4th USATT Sanctioned Q Tourney (20th Q Tourney of 2015), and we want to congratulate in particular: In B Division: Winner, Tracy Hancock Runner […]
Filip Ilijevski & Amy Nichols Claim Canada Cup #1 Titles
Posted onFilip Ilijevski & Amy Nichols Claim Canada Cup #1 Titles This weekend at My Table Tennis Club in Mississauga, Ontario, Filip Ilijevski & Amy Nichols won the Canada Cup #1 Men’s and Women’s Divisions respectively. The qualifier tournament leads to the Canada Cup Finals on January 8-9, 2016. The Canada Cup Final will serve as […]
2015 Canadian Para Championships Results
Posted on2015 Canadian Para Championships Results The 2015 Canadian Para Championships were held this weekend at My Table Tennis Club in Mississauga, Ontario. Para players from Class 2 to Class 11 participated in the Championships. Visit Table Tennis Canada’s website for more information and Flickr for photos. Results – singles event Standing 7, 8 Standing 9-11 Wheelchair 2, 3 […]
2015 Men’s World Cup: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered; Swift Victory for Ma Long in Halmstad
Posted on2015 Men’s World Cup: I Came, I Saw, I Conquered; Swift Victory for Ma Long in Halmstad Courtesy of ITTF “Veni, Vidi, Vici”, like Julius Caesar after victory in 46 BC at the Battle of Zela; for Ma Long at the Liebherr 2015 Men’s World Cup in the Swedish town of Halmstad, it was “I […]
2015 Men’s World Cup: Successful One Day Earlier, End of Road One Day Later
Posted on2015 Men’s World Cup: Successful One Day Earlier, End of Road One Day Later Courtesy of ITTF A successful opening day for Austria’s Robert Gardos and Panagiotis Gionis of Greece, both having completed their first phase group matches unbeaten but on the second day of play, as matters commenced in the first round of proceedings […]
WTT Youth Event in Houston Showcase for Young Stars
March 25, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Houston was host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event that wrapped up… Read More
Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis?
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(By Coach Bob Chen) Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way… Read More
Side Stepping Helps Balance
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Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Backhand, Logan plays Backhand… Read More
Reverse Serves
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players have at least one strong… Read More
Strong Start for Americans at WTT Youth Contender Houston
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Houston is host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event this week and… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Saint Louis Table Tennis Club
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(by Steve Hopkins) Arch Pickleball and Badminton Club has been in operation in Bridgeton, Missouri – a suburb to the… Read More
A Ninth Title for Miwa Harimoto
March 19, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, lower photo WTT) It can be tough to remember how young she is because of… Read More
China Has Biggest Movers in Men’s Rankings
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) With five players currently in the top 20 and a strangle hold on… Read More
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