January | 2022 |

Upsets in Macao as Fan Zhendong and Ma Long Fall

January 22, 2022

(by Steve Hopkins) Only Chinese players advanced to the Quarterfinals in Macao – a star-studded list of players that included Zhendong, Xu Xin, Ma Long, and Gaoyuan as the favorites. After those four matches, it was two of the lesser-known competitors grabbing the headlines. World No. 1 Fan Zhendong fell to Xu Yingbin 3-1. Xu […]

Butterfly training tips with Bob Chen – Backhand Switch Down the Line

January 22, 2022

In this Butterfly Training Tips with Bob Chen, he is focuses on Backhand Switch Down the Line. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.

WTTC Interviews: Fan Zhendong

January 22, 2022

*回想这次世乒赛，你觉得最你来说是个怎样的比赛 What is this world table tennis championship like to you this time? 我一直都认为世乒赛是世界上最高水平的赛事之一。而且这届世乒赛也是非常不同寻常的一届世乒赛。自己已经参加了第5次，这次终于能够获得男单冠军，首先非常开心，也希望通过比赛，能够给自己无论是信心，包括成绩上，还包括打球的各个方面都能有进一步的提升吧。 I always think that the world championship is one of the tournaments with the highest levels. This one is particularly special. I have participated 5 times and finally got the men’s singles champion this time. I am extremely happy and I […]

Kanak Jha Extends Contract With TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen

January 22, 2022

(by Steve Hopkins) American fans will be able to follow Kanak Jha with his German squad for another year. USA’s top player has extended his contract with TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen through the 2022/23 season (with an extension possible for the following season as well). Kanak Jha has an 11-6 record for Ochsenhausen thus far this […]

Dusseldorf Tops Ochsenhausen in TTBL Action

January 21, 2022

(by Steve Hopkins) You could argue that the two squads are moving in opposite directions. Borussia Dusseldorf sits alone atop the standings (now 12-1) while Ochsenhausen has dropped from first to sixth (by dropping 6 of 7 of their most recent matches). Both teams were not at full strength today – Dusseldorf was missing Timo […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Linda Shu – Handspeed and Forehand Loop Footwork

January 21, 2022

In this Butterfly Training Tips with Linda Shu, she is focuses on increasing her handspeed close to the table using multi-ball. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.

Butterfly Training Tips with Nandan Naresh – 3 point Forehand Loop Footwork

January 21, 2022

In this latest Butterfly Training Tips, Nandan Naresh does the 3 point footwork using the Forehand Loop close to the table, as well as mid-distance. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.

Training experience in Taiwan

January 20, 2022

(By Darryl Tsao) The building was quiet. The only thing I could hear were my footsteps, inching closer to a white sliding door. It was my first day training with the Neihu table tennis team. The door slid smoothly open. As I stepped on the red non-slip matting, all eyes were on me. I walked […]

WTTC Interviews: Suthasini Sawettabut

January 20, 2022

1. You were playing very well against Mima Ito and really close to win. Ito commented you had no problem with her pimples rubbers. What do you think of the match when you look back. It was a good match for me even I cannot win. Actually, I had an opportunity to win this match […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Wang Hui – Multi-ball Training: Forehand Counter

January 20, 2022

In this Butterfly Training Tips Wang Hui focuses on Multi-ball training of Forehand Counter Loop Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.