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Ping Pong Is Not “The Game of Table Tennis”

(by Isabella Xu) If you search up “ping pong definition” on Google, you’ll come across an inaccurate interpretation: the game of table tennis. Many people are unclear about the differences between ping pong and table tennis. Since it becomes quite tedious having to explain the details that separate the two games to everyone that asks, feel […]

Tashiya Piyadasa Wins 3rd Place in U13 Girls at WTT Youth Contender in Helsingborg Sweden

(by Tashiya Piyadasa) Winning a competition can be an incredibly rewarding experience, especially when it’s a sport that you’re passionate about. This year I participated in 2 WTT Youth events and, winning 3rd place in the U13 Girls Individual category at the WTT in Sweden was a huge accomplishment for me. This was my second time […]

Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlight – Lucca Lobo WTT Madrid

(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Lucca Lobo is in action at the WTT Madrid Feeder. 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 Taiwo Adeyinka – Combination & Footwork Play for Beginners

(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Coach Taiwo is using multi-ball for his junior to transition from underspin to topspin play with backhand and forehand. 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

Coaching Tips of the Week: Stepping Versus Lunging

(by Larry Hodges) Many players reflexively reach for the ball when caught out of position. This means leaning toward the ball, with your weight on the foot in the direction you are trying to move – and so you can no longer move in that direction! And so, rather than move into position you are […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Los Angeles Table Tennis Association

(by Steve Hopkins) The Los Angeles Table Tennis Association (LATTA) is located in El Monte, California, just to the east of Los Angeles.  The facility is just off of the 10 with easy access to the greater Los Angeles area.  One of the most unique advantages of LATT is the coaching staff, led by legendary female […]

Jenson Van Emburgh: Europe Tour and the upcoming US Para Open

(By Steve Hopkins, photos Manca Meglic) This week’s Butterfly interview is with one of America’s most decorated active para players, Jenson Van Emburgh.  Jenson has already landed very important medals at major tour events – a Silver at the 2019 Parapan American Games, a Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, and a Silver late last […]

Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Kef Noorani Bay Area Tournament

(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Kef Noorani is in action at the Bay Area Tournament. 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

WTT Contender: Qihao over Ovtcharov in Lagos

(by Steve Hopkins) A new generation of Chinese players continue to push their way to the front of the tour.  Wang Chuqin is now firmly entrenched as World No. 2, Lin Shidong has moved all the way up to World No. 15, and in the event this week in Lagos, it was World No. 35 […]

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