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Asian Games Update: Alamian and Iran Biggest Story So Far

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(by Steve Hopkins) Hangzhou is the host of the 2023 Asian Games.  The Team Events have progressed to the Final Four with China set to face Taipei on Monday, and Korea set to face…. Iran.  That’s not a typo, Iran topped Vietnam in the first knock out round and then topped Japan 3-0 in the […]

WAB Featured Club: Ready to Golf

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(By Steve Hopkins) Located in New Jersey, North of Newark not far from the George Washington Bridge (and New York City), Ready to Golf provides daily access to table tennis with great playing conditions. Their 14 tables (and 7 robots) are available for reservation online by the hour or for a per-day pass.  Their reservation system […]

Latest Rankings: Amy Wang’s Career Best

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) No changes in the Women’s Top 5 this week with Sun Yingsha, Chen Meng, Wang Manyu, Wang Yidi, and Chen Xingtong forming a wall of Chinese dominance over the rest of the world.  At No. 6, Mima Ito is once again the top non-Chinese player in the rankings.  China’s Qian […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Rogelio Castro – Falkenburg

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(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is executing the classic Falkenburg Drill. 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

2023 Butterfly September Tournament Recap

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(By: Amy Karpinski) The 2023 Butterfly September Tournament was held on Sunday, September 10 at Triangle Badminton & Table Tennis in Morrisville, NC. It was a long day of competition with seven different events competing throughout the day. The tournament started at 9:00am with the U800 and U2200 events.   The U800 event had several […]

Top Ten Table Tennis Tournament Travel Tips

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(by Larry Hodges) Some of these are table tennis specific, others are more general – but they are all tips for travel to table tennis events. (Some are things you should do in advance of the tournament to help prepare.) Keep necessary stuff in carry-on bag when flying. Bags sometimes get lost. So try to […]

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Rogelio Castro – Defense of the middle position

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is working on defending the middle position while… Read More

The Beauty of the Wait Function

March 27, 2026
Logan Backhand side backspin serve from middle of the table to short Forehand, robot plays long backspin to… Read More

Laurent Jutras Vigneault – Backhand Smash with “Buggler”

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Laurent Jutras Vigneault is working on his Backhand Smash with… Read More

WTT Youth Event in Houston Showcase for Young Stars

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(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?

March 24, 2026
(By Coach Bob Chen) Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way… Read More

Side Stepping Helps Balance

March 23, 2026
Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Backhand, Logan plays Backhand… Read More

Reverse Serves

March 23, 2026
(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
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