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Dusseldorf Up 3 with 5 Weeks Left: TTBL Week 17 Results

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(by Steve Hopkins) The race for first is probably over, as Dusseldorf is now up three games on second-place Saarbrucken.  Saarbrucken remains one game ahead of third-place Muhlhausen.  Each of those top three squads will play each other in the final weeks, so second place could be decided in head-to-head competition.  However, since No.2 and […]

Three Americans Named to 2022 ITTF Hopes Squad

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(by Steve Hopkins) On Friday, the ITTF released the names of their Hopes Squad selections.  Ten boys and ten girls will participate in the 2022 pathway events.  Included in the list of girls are two Americans –  Mandy Yu and Tashiya Piyadasa.  Included in the list of boys is USA’s Ryan Li and Puerto Rico’s […]

WAB Featured Club: Jung Table Tennis Club

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(by Steve Hopkins) With their location just West of the Los Angeles City Center at 3625 W. 6th Street, Jung Table Tennis Club is easily accessible to the main population center in Southern California.  With 10 tables, robots, coaching, and a friendly and open atmosphere, there is something at Jung Table Tennis Club for every […]

TTBL Update: Ochsenhausen Wins, Saarbrucken Falls

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(by Steve Hopkins) Ochsenhausen had a tough time with a young Bad Homburg squad, but Ochsenhausen won in the Doubles stage to secure a 3-2 win.  Ochsenhausen played today with two young players, Sam Kulczycki and Can Akkuzu played singles along with veteran Gauzy (and Maciej Kubik, their youngest player also played doubles).  But Bad […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Yu Di – The Forehand Counterloop

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In the Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is focused on the Forehand Counterloop and also shows how it is executed in competition 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.

NEW BROOKLYN POD & NEW MEMBERSHIP

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More places to play! More ways to play! Grand Opening of PingPod Williamsburg! Our brand new Williamsburg location is now open to the general public Details: 5 tables total: 1 Private Table and 4 Tables in the Open Pod Private table has separate entrance and bathroom Open Pod has 2 premium and 2 standard tables […]

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