Seemiller: The American (by Steve Hopkins) One of the most storied players in American table tennis history, Dan Seemiller. He first qualified for the US Team in 1972, was the top ranked player in the country by 1974, won five US National Championships, and logged an amazing international record that at one point included completing […]
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Seidenfeld Awarded Gold
(by Steve Hopkins) Elite athletes often thrive on that perfect moment where they climb to the top of the podium and accept their gold medal in a ceremony where the whole room pauses to recognize their accomplishment. It is very unfortunate that Ian Seidenfeld was not honored with the top podium spot last August, but this […]
Ask The Experts: Junya Chen No. 330
Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Should I close the racket angle after doing the forehand topspin shot. Is it different after a shot above and close to the table and under the table(close or far from it). My couch tells me to do it but I’m not sure I see it in the […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: The Grinding Mentality – How to Play It and Against It
(By Larry Hodges) Here is how I would describe the “grinding” mentality. It means a willingness to play as many shots as needed, never missing, while refusing to make a single weak return, whether pushing, chopping, or counter-hitting, with a focus on returning anything that’s not smashed or loop-killed, and relying on your reflexes to […]
Dignics 09C interview with top player Cheng I-Ching
” Dignics 09C ” released on April 1, 2020 . This rubber has attracted the attention of many users as a sticky rubber with high tension rubber momentum, but already used by some top players such as Boll (Germany), Ochcharov (Germany) and has achieved good results. In this project, we will approach the potential of this rubber from the comments of top players who changed the equipment […]
Table Tennis is Art
(by Steve Hopkins) We’d like to thank everyone who provided a submission for the Table Tennis is Art (home game). We were impressed with your creativity and hope that these put a smile on readers’ faces in these tough times. As we noted in the original post, the Getty Museum in Los Angeles issued a […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Spartans Table Tennis Club
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Santa Clara, Spartans Table Tennis Club is just North of San Jose at the South tip of the San Francisco Bay with easy access to the major metropolitan centers of Northern California. The facility is over 16500 square feet; ample space for 30 tables. Spartans work with their long-time […]
Aerobic TT at Home (Workout #6)
Steve Rowe, the founder of AerobicTableTennis has launched Aerobic Table Tennis at Home. Starting April 1, Aerobic Table Tennis at Home will post two videos per day. The program is designed to help keep everyone fit (and indoors) during the coronavirus lockdown. As the site notes: The sessions are for everyone, children and adults. No […]
Ask The Experts No. 329: Brian Pace
Ask The Experts No. 329: Brian PaceButterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi experts, i just purchased t05 hard & dignics09c. But i don’t know which imma use on fh or bh? And put them on my ZJszlc. I also have diff. blades of which u think u suggest to use? I have tm […]
Pong, Flicks, Chill, Repeat: 10 Times Pong was on TV
(by Steve Hopkins) Table tennis is everywhere. Whether it’s in movies, television, commercials, or print ads, our sport is part of a quintessential American experience. Placing our game as a part of the backdrop draws viewers, connecting them to their own memories of participating in matches in garages and basements as they connected with friends […]
Minseo Oh and Yan Guo Claim US Open Titles
December 21, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) This year’s US Open Table Tennis Singles Champions are Minseo Oh and Yan Guo. Korean… Read More
2025 U.S. Open Championships Enters Final Weekend
December 20, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) This year’s rendition of the US Open Table Tennis Championships included nearly thirteen hundred players… Read More
Jinbao Ma takes Player of the Week
December 19, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) Player of the Week honor for Week 8 🌟 Bay Area’s Jinbao Ma (SPINDEX: 2740) has been… Read More
Ask The Expert Live #2: Getting Back Into the Game?
December 17, 2025
(by Bowmar Sports) Let’s Talk Equipment with Logan Rietz! Butterfly Americas returned with the second episode of “Ask… Read More
Coaching Yourself, Part 3 of 5: Serve Practice
December 15, 2025
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Serve practice is my favorite practice.… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: My Table Tennis Club Markham
December 14, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) If you are looking for a quality table tennis environment in the Toronto area, My… Read More
Harimoto Wins WTT Finals
December 14, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The top players in the world converged on Hong Kong this week with four emerging… Read More
WTT Finals: Chuqin, Shidong, Moregard, Harimoto Semifinalists – Koreans Win Doubles
December 13, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The top players in the world converged on Hong Kong this week with… Read More
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