April | 2016 |

Ask The Experts: Xin Zhou, No. 103

April 28, 2016

Ask The Experts: Xin Zhou, No. 103 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Stiga Legend Forehand: Tackiness Drive Backhand: Sriver Question: I am considering a equipment change since mine as about 20 years. I used to play seriously on championships and now thinking on returning to play. I was considering keeping a similar setup on my equipment, […]

Butterfly Presents the Compact 19 Table

April 27, 2016

Butterfly Presents the Compact 19 Table The Butterfly Compact 19 table tennis table, Butterfly’s newest addition, is the perfect table for those looking for top value, convenience, and playability.

Kanak Jha – Interview

April 27, 2016

Kanak Jha – Interview Courtesy of USATT, by Rahul Acharya – 15 year old Kanak Jha hardly needs an introduction. Kanak’s game and impressive record does the talking. Kanak recently made waves when he qualified to represent the U.S. at the 2016 Olympic Games along with Yijun Feng and Timothy Wang. Off the table, Kanak has […]

Seeking Repeat Success, Japan Heads List on European Return

April 27, 2016

Seeking Repeat Success, Japan Heads List on European Return 2016 Portugal Junior and Cadet Open Courtesy of ITTF Successful on the visit to Europe in February, Japan heads the list in both the Junior Boys’ Singles and Junior Girls’ Singles events at the 2016 Portugal Junior and Cadet Open. Play starts in the five day […]

Ask The Experts: Hui Wang, No. 102

April 27, 2016

Ask The Experts: Hui Wang, No. 102 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: What blade and rubbers should I used after more than 10 years without playing? And in order to start learning again the forehand and backhand technique properly, can you give a suggestion? Taking into consideration that I’m 45 now. Thanks in advance from […]

Surprise at CA State Championship & ICC Summer Camps

April 27, 2016

Surprise at CA State Championship & ICC summer camps by Rajul Sheth USATT’s Official 2016 California State Championship (May 6-8) Average rating of top five players is over 2700 Already 12 players entered are over 2500 rating This first Official California State Championship will determine 2016 California Men’s and Women’s Singles Champion 2016 California Junior Boys and Girl’s […]

Butterfly Hadraw VK Blade Review by Stefan Feth

April 26, 2016

Butterfly Hadraw VK Blade Review by Stefan Feth Butterfly equipment expert Stefan Feth reviews the new Hadraw VK blade.

Butterfly Presents the Easifold Rollaway Table

April 26, 2016

Butterfly Presents the Easifold Rollaway Table Butterfly Easifold 19 Rollaway table tennis table, Butterfly’s newest rollaway addition, is the ideal choice for those looking for an excellent table at an affordable price.

Ask The Experts: Shigang Yang, No. 101

April 26, 2016

Ask The Experts: Shigang Yang, No. 101 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Blade: Butterfly Grubba Carbon Forehand Rubber: Joola Express Two 2.0mm Backhand Rubber: Yasaka Anti Power 2.0mm Question: Hello, I always played with the same equipment since I began +- 15 years ago. It’s the first time i meet a change in the game with the […]

2016 Belgium Junior & Cadet Open: Owen Cathcart in Tune in Spa

April 26, 2016

Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Irish Hearts Are Happy, Owen Cathcart in Tune in Spa 2016 Belgium Junior & Cadet Open Courtesy of ITTF Impressive in the Cadet Boys’ Team event one day earlier at the 2016 Belgium Junior and Cadet Open in Spa, when he had guided Ireland to a bronze medal finish; Owen Cathcart […]