(by Steve Hopkins) Ljubijana was the host of this week’s tour stop, as the WTT Star Contender series reached Slovenia. The top seeds this week were Felix Lebrun, Lin Shidong, and Hugo Calderano. Felix Lebrun reached the Round of 16, but fell to Hiroto Shinozuka 1-3. Lin Shidong fell a round earlier, also upset by […]
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🎥 Episode 11: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | How to Choose the Best Table Tennis Shoes
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports) Not sure which table tennis shoes are right for you? In this episode of Ask the Expert, Logan Rietz explains the key features players should consider when choosing footwear. Selecting the right table tennis shoes can make a big difference in your comfort, movement, and overall performance. Unlike running shoes, table tennis […]
Can Players Trained in the U.S. Compete With Chinese Players?
Posted on(by Coach Bob Chen) This is a question many people ask. Can a player trained in the United States realistically compete with players developed under China’s system? If we speak in terms of overall probability, the answer is: It is extremely difficult. And the reason is not just talent. It is structure. Systems Decide the […]
Butterfly joins WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 as Official Equipment Partner
Posted on(By Butterfly Global) NEW TRAZOX TABLE TO DEBUT AS BUTTERFLY BECOMES OFFICIAL TABLE AND BALL PARTNER FOR WTT CHAMPIONS YOKOHAMA 2026 Butterfly is pleased to announce it will serve as the Official Equipment Partner of WTT Champions Yokohama 2026. As part of the partnership, Butterfly will serve as the Official Table and Ball Partner of […]
Coach Raymond At The ITTF World Masters Championships Gangneung 2026
Posted on(by Butterfly Americas) Butterfly Americas coach Raymond Zhang recently attended the ITTF World Masters Championships Gangneung 2026 in South Korea, where he had the unique opportunity to serve as the coach of ITTF President Petra Sörling. Reflecting on the experience, Raymond shared: “In World Master Table Tennis Championships, I really saw the charm of table […]
Why You MUST Attack the Deep Serve
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Against a short serve, you can take the ball quick and rush the opponent, you can go for angles, and you can drop the ball short. So have a number of ways to mess up an opponent without actually attacking the serve. This is […]
Anqi – Forehand Short & Long Push
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anqi Lou is working with a student on the short and long push https://youtu.be/wxhYihXO_cM 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: Table Tennis Minnesota
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Table Tennis Minnesota has three locations in the greater Minneapolis-St.Paul area. The Training Center location is on Concord Street in South St. Paul, the Jewish Center location is on Cedar Lake Road in Minneapolis, and the Bloomington Armory location is in Bloomington. Normally, the Training Center is open Monday-Thursday and Sunday and […]
Latest Rankings: Chuqin and Harimoto Top 2, Jha Jumps to 24
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The top of the ITTF Rankings were stable this week with Chuqin, Harimoto, Moregard, Lebrun, and Shidong all safely in the top five slots. Darko Jorgic slid up two spots to No. 13 on the strength of his tour win in Skopje last weekend – and second place finisher, USA’s Kanak Jha […]
Lim Jonghoon and Miwa Harimoto Each Win Twice in Zagreb
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Zagreb was host to this week’s tour stop as the WTT Contender series visited Croatia. Lin Shidong was the top men’s seed, but he didn’t make it past the second round – losing 2-3 to Chen Junsong. Dang Qiu, the second seed, reached the Semifinals where he fell to Lim Jonghoon. Only […]
MLTT Meet the Teams: New York Slice
August 26, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The New York Slice just missed the playoffs in their first year in… Read More
Taiwo Adeyinka – Backhand Blocking
August 26, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is working with one of his student on… Read More
Pushing: Five out of Six Doesn’t Cut It
August 25, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) When you push long, you must do… Read More
Jonathan Pino – Footwork and Looping Drill
August 25, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jonathan Pino is focusing on a Footwork and Looping Drill… Read More
Geovanny Coello, National Grand Prix Champion In The Adult Category
August 24, 2026
(by Butterfly Americas) Butterfly-sponsored coach and player Geovanny Coello was crowned champion of the National Table Tennis Grand Prix – Adult… Read More
Amicus Prime: The Perfect Training Partner
August 24, 2026
(by Butterfly Americas) Meet Amicus Prime, the table tennis robot built to keep you improving every day. Control… Read More
Sanuka Herath – 2026 Canadian Nationals Men’s Singles Highlights
August 24, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Sanuka Herath in action at the Canadian Nationals in Men's… Read More
MLTT Meet the Teams: Los Angeles Spinners
August 23, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Los Angeles Spinners boast veteran muscle and young upside, making them a… Read More
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