(by Steve Hopkins) Tomokazu Harimoto is the highest seed at the WTT Contender Series event in Zagreb this week, but with 18 players in the World’s Top 50 competing, there was no easy path through this draw. And for a top seed, Harimoto had a tougher draw than expected. The first test was China’s Xu […]
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WAIT FUNCTION: Serve short backspin or side backspin to Backhand, Robot plays long backspin push to Backhand, Backhand Topspin down the line FETHOMANIA 6 / Drill 2 https://youtube.com/shorts/cBdxXiiDwtI All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. To learn more about the Amicus Prime, click here. For more FETHOMANIA content, click here.
WTTC 2025 (Part 1): Toward a Sustainable Future for Table Tennis – Spotlight on Surplus Material Gifts at WTTC 2025 Doha
(By Butterfly Global) The ITTF World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) 2025 in Doha captivated fans across the globe. In this three-part series, we will introduce Butterfly’s initiatives at the event. Following last year’s success at the World Table Tennis Championships 2024 in Busan, Butterfly was once again invited by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) […]
The Plays, Players & Predictions That Will Shape Season 3
(by: Major League Table Tennis) Wednesday, June 25 Looking Back at Season 2 | Partner with MLTT | Exclusive Team Merch Looking Back: Key Moments That Set the Stage for MLTT Season 3 The plays, the players, and the pivotal moments. By: Sean O’Neill With the 2025 U.S. Nationals right around the corner, now’s a perfect time to revisit […]
Wait Function – Practice Your Serve & Follow-Up
WAIT FUNCTION: Serve short backspin or side backspin to Forehand, Robot plays long backspin push to Forehand, Forehand Topspin down the line FETHOMANIA 6 / Drill 1 https://youtube.com/shorts/zgJTv28KzyU All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. To learn more about the Amicus Prime, click here. For more FETHOMANIA content, click here.
Forehand Counterloop
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen breaks down how to execute the Forehand Counterloop by letting the opponent play a opening loop https://youtu.be/yevLOrV894Y 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
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Forehand topspin against backspin that comes half long to Forehand – aim to Backhand (imagine 2nd ball bounce is slightly behind the table), Backhand loop drive from Backhand to Backhand middle, Backhand loop drive from Backhand to wide Backhand and Forehand topspin from Backhand to Forehand Fethomania Session 5 / Drill 6 https://youtube.com/shorts/PFc7blSWfKM All FETHOMANIA […]
Mental Training Tip – Finding Your Champion Mindset: Lessons from Hugo Calderano’s Historic Victory
(by Dr. Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC) When Hugo Calderano stepped onto the court for the 2025 ITTF Men’s World Cup final, he wasn’t just facing world number one Lin Shidong—he was facing decades of near-misses, crushing defeats as recent as in the Paris Olympics, and the weight of being the perpetual underdog. What happened next […]
MLTT Featured Team: Portland Paddlers
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Portland Paddlers are navigating the current of the West Division of the Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), having finished in third, in the middle of the pack in both of the previous two seasons. In the most recent season, they finished 6-12 with 171 points. At the helm is […]
WTT Star Contender Ljubijana: Calderano Wins Again
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Hugo Calderano has done it again – winning the WTT Star Contender Series event in Ljubijana, Slovenia. Calderano met still competition early, defeating France’s Flavien Cotton 3-1 and fighting back from behind twice against Taipei’s Kao Cheng-Jui in the Round of 16. However, he was firing on all cylinders by […]
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
Spokane Para Events
August 17, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Not to be lost amongst the news of two WTT Feeder Series events… Read More
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