(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is down to its final day in Doha, with four men and four women left to battle on the final day. The big upset on the first day was Dimitrij Ovtcharov over Hugo Calderano, but Lin Yun-Ju stepped into that void to defeat Ovtcharov […]
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Huge Crowds, Big Trades & “Reunion Weekend” in Portland
Posted on(by: Major League Table Tennis) MLTT BRINGS HIGH STAKES TO PORTLAND The second half of the MLTT season kicks off this weekend in Portland, and the energy is already high! With playoff positioning on the line and a crowd known for being one of the loudest in the league, the stage is set for a […]
Early Action in Doha: Dima Over Hugo
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is underway in Doha, with first round matches concluding today. The biggest upset thus far is Dimitrij Ovtcharov (World No. 29) toppling World No. 3 Hugo Calderano 3-2. Ovtcharov was dialed in early, playing carefully to open with precise placement and control helping him […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: New York Table Tennis III
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The New York Table Tennis III facility at 45-19 162nd St. in Flushing, New York in the borough of Queens. NYTT is positioned between 295, 495, and 678 with easy access from car and public transportation. The 2800 square foot facility has 10 Butterfly tables, has high ceilings and great lighting, and […]
2025 Tour Rankings: By the Numbers
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Wang Chuqin began 2025 as the top ranked player, about 2500 points ahead of second place Lin Shidong. At the start of 2026, those two players will be in the same position (with about the same point spread between them). The next five players are the same as well, though […]
German Cup Final Four – Saarbrucken Wins to Open 2026
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The TTBL German Cup (Pokal Final) is a mid-year tournament that starts with 12 teams and ends with a single-day “final four” event where the Semifinals and Finals are played on the same day. This year, the final four teams were FC Saarbrucken TT, TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen, TTC RhonSprudel Fulda-Maberzell, and TTC […]
WTT Announces Finals Format Changes to Limit Player Workload
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The 2025 year ended with the WTT Finals, a solid conclusion to an exciting year – but with some key injuries late in the event that affected the outcome. World No. 1 Wang Chuqin had had a strong showing against Alexis Lebrun on his way to the Semifinals, but then […]
Chirag Pradhan – US Open Highlights
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Chirag Pradhan is in action at the US Open https://youtu.be/-cDFZjweAjM 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
Karolayn Maldonaldo – Random Thoughts during training
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) Take a look at the random thoughts that are happening when, Karolayn Maldonado is training daily. https://youtu.be/lfX5YR1O1ag 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
To Make the Forehand Loop Stronger
Posted onRobot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to Backhand, robot plays one topspin to end line Backhand, Logan Backhand chop to Backhand, robot playsone backspin push to long Backhand and Logan Forehand topspin against backspin from Backhand to elbow of right handed player. FETHOMANIA 19 / Drill 4 https://youtube.com/shorts/uhj7nbe7C6A All FETHOMANIA […]
Top Seeds Roll at Lagos Contender
May 24, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) This week, Lagos, Nigeria was the host of a WTT Contender series event. … Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Sunny International Culture & Sports Center
May 24, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Sunny International Culture & Sports Center is located in Scarborough - a city within the… Read More
The Correct Way of Stretching for Table Tennis by Coach Meinhard Korte
May 23, 2026
(by Coach Meinhard Korte) The biggest mistak table tennis player make with stretching is doing long static stretches… Read More
From Nervous to Focused: Real Competition Advice from Years of Professional Play
May 22, 2026
(by Coach Bob Chen) Practical ways to turn pressure into clear actions during a match. How to manage… Read More
Anqi Luo – Forehand Flip & Backhand Loop Follow up
May 22, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anqi Lou is working with a student on a Forehand… Read More
WTT Youth Contender Mississauga
May 21, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) USA's Sally Moyland continued her consistent play this week at the WTT Youth… Read More
The Unstoppable Spin: Why We Can’t Quit Table Tennis? By Coach Di Liu
May 21, 2026
(By: Coach Di Liu) The Unstoppable Spin: Why We Can’t Quit Table Tennis? Have you ever found yourself… Read More
The Mental Edge That Won the World: Lessons from Team China at London 2026
May 20, 2026
(by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC) The Mental Edge That Won the World: Lessons from Team China at… Read More
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