(by: Stephanie Sun) Coach Alex Yang became the coach of the Team Carolina Gold Rush in the Major League Table Tennis. To read a draft recap and see the new team rosters, visit-https://www.mltt.com/draft23 Full article on Major League Table Tennis update can be found here. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis […]
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Tactical Confidence
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) I’ve seen coaches give tactical advice that wasn’t particularly helpful in itself. And yet, it often paid off with the player confidently executing the so-so tactics – and winning. Why? Because it’s not always the tactics. Given confidently, these tactics, whether good or not, gives the player a plan, and that inspires […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Angel Naranjo – One Backhand Loop, then One Forehand or Backhand Loop
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is using multi-ball to focus on his ball placement. He is executing a Backhand Loop, followed by the ball being played to his Backhand for Forehand that he will loop. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament […]
Butterfly Training Tip with Changbo Lu – Banana Backhand Flip
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Changbo Lu is executing the Banana Backhand Flip. 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
WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]
Bengals Ping Pong Video Crosses a Million Views
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) We ran a story on a Cincinnati Bengals ping pong event last week. That event was an exhibition and team tournament held on August 21st at the Bengals team facility during the team’s training camp in Cincinnati (an event conducted by Steve Hopkins and Estefania Ramirios with Butterfly donating balls and paddles). […]
Gauzy Wins WTT Feeder Series Event in Bulgaria
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Simon Gauzy has been a consistent player on the tour, but despite solid results (including four Finals appearances) he had never won a WTT event… that is, until today. Simon Gauzy defeated China’s Chen Yuanyu 3-0 in the Final of the WTT Feeder event in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria. Gauzy entered the […]
Lin Yun-Ju Wins Title in Almaty
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Lin Yun-Ju entered the WTT Contender Series event in Almaty Kazakhstan as the top seed, and he did not disappoint. Even as other recognizable names including Ovtcharov, Jorgic, Franziska, and Lebrun all fell, Lin cruised through to the Semifinals. On Saturday, the Semifinal matchup was Truls Moregard – a tight match that […]
Moregard, Freitas, Peng, and Lin into Final Four in Kazakhstan
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Lin Yun-Ju entered the WTT Contender Series event in Almaty Kazakhstan as the top seed, and he has cruised through to the Semifinals. A tight 3-2 win over Andrej Gacina was followed up with easier 3-1 and 3-0 wins over Oikawa and Pucar. Lin will face Truls Moregard in the Semifinal on […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Rachid El Boubou – Forehand and Backhand Loop on the Amicus Prime
Posted on(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Boubou is working on Forehand and Backhand Loops using the Amicus Prime. 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
Jeff Yamada – Reversed Pendulum Serve
March 29, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jeff Yamada is breaking down every aspect of the Reversed… Read More
Rogelio Castro – Defense of the middle position
March 28, 2026
(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”
March 27, 2026
(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
March 25, 2026
(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
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