(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 […]
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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 […]
Butterfly Becomes Title Sponsor of the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Pyeongchang, South Korea
(by Stephanie Sun) Butterfly will be the title sponsor of the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships held from the 3rd to the 10th of September in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Read more in the original posts in English, Chinese, or Japanese.
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 […]
Move Your Legs to the Ball
August 20, 2025
Robot plays 1 backspin random and 1 topspin ball random Play first ball attack to the Backhand (slower,… Read More
World Rankings: Shidong Hold No. 1, Jha to 21
August 19, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) USA’s Kanak Jha jumped 10 spots to No. 21 on the strength of… Read More
Kevin Doyle – Amicus Training – Forehand Push, Backhand Loop
August 19, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kevin Doyle is using the Amicus Training, executing the Forehand… Read More
Here’s Your Invitation to Step Around
August 18, 2025
Robot plays 1 topspin to Backhand, 1 topspin to Forehand and 2 topspin to Backhand. Play first 3… Read More
Knee and Feet Direction on Forehand Shots
August 18, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) Stand up and walk across the room. Now look down at your knees and feet.… Read More
Simeon Martin – Reversed Pendulum Serve
August 18, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Simeon Martin is executing the Reverse Pendulum Serve on all… Read More
Fireworks in Malmo – Another Upset for Kanak Jha
August 17, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) A week after reaching the Semifinals of a WTT Champion Series event, USA’s Kanak Jha… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Denver Table Tennis Alliance
August 17, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins) Denver Table Tennis Alliance features 8 butterfly tables, barriers, great lighting, and Gerflor rubber flooring. The… Read More
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