by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC The table tennis world watched in dismay last when both World #1 players withdrew from the WTT Finals in Hong Kong. Sun Yingsha, the women’s top seed, had to retire mid-match during her singles semi-final with an apparent ankle injury—the first time she’d ever withdrawn during a match in […]

(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 […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this series, Coach Pace introduces the Outerforce CAF, a table tennis blade designed to support modern technique without overwhelming the player with excessive speed. The Butterfly Outerforce Series is built for players seeking a refined balance between control, feel, and controlled offensive play. Featuring a 5-ply wood + 2 CAF (Control […]

(By Butterfly Global) Butterfly Players Worldwide introduce Butterfly players who are making an impact around the world. This time, we feature Alan Kurmangaliyev from Kazakhstan. Profile of Alan Kurmangaliyev Place of origin: Kazakhstan Playing Style: Right Hand, Shakehand, Attacking Date of Birth: January, 12  2007 Achievements: 2025 WTT Youth Contender Tashkent U19 Boys’ Singles Winner […]

(by: Major League Table Tennis) Player of the Week honor for Week 8 🌟 Bay Area’s Jinbao Ma (SPINDEX: 2740) has been named Major League Table Tennis’ Player of the Week for Week 8, in line with a recent change to how many players can earn this award after one week. Ma is the second player in MLTT history […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Let’s Talk Equipment with Logan Rietz! Butterfly Americas returned with the second episode of “Ask The Expert Live” featuring equipment specialist Logan Rietz, focusing on a question many players face: What’s the right setup when you’re getting back into table tennis or ready to level up? The session centered on practical, real-world […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Missed our first “Ask The Expert” Live with Logan Rietz? Good news: The next Instagram Live is TOMORROW at 10:00 AM ET! And no worries, here is the entire video to experience the very first “Ask The Expert” Live Session on Instagram featuring Logan Rietz, table tennis equipment specialist at Bowmar Sports. […]

(by Butterfly Global) Butterfly Players Worldwide introduce Butterfly players who are making an impact around the world. This time, we feature Leonardo Iizuka from Brazil. Profile of Leonardo Iizuka Place of origin: Brazil Playing Style: Right Hand, Shakehand, Attacking Date of Birth: 7 April 2006 Achievements: 2025 Pan American Championships Men’s Doubles Champion 2025 Pan […]

(by: Major League Table Tennis) Emmanuel Lebesson and Lily Zhang make history in Hollywood, FL 🐊 Chicago Wind (8-4) ☁: Undefeated 3-0 weekend! Emmanuel Lebesson (2758) ⭐️: Absolutely flawless, winning all nine of his singles games against top competition (a rare feat!). Team dominated, with scores like 17-4 and 18-3. Rookie Robert Gardos (7 wins) and Mo Zhang (5 wins) provided […]

(by: Major League Table Tennis) MLTT Hollywood Preview: Four Teams, One Crucial Weekend 🐊 Major League Table Tennis hits Hollywood, FL, for a make-or-break weekend! The Chicago Wind, Bay Area Blasters, LA Spinners, and Florida Crocs will play three crucial matches each at the Broward TTC. 💰 Golden Game Gold Rush Forget routine wins—every single tie ends with a thrilling Golden Game […]