(By Butterfly Americas) A Final You Can’t Miss! Sora Matsushima vs. Lin Yun-Ju at China Smash 2026 What a week for Sora Matsushima. Earlier this week, Matsushima was announced as the new World No. 1, and he capped off an incredible week in style by claiming the China Smash 2026 Men’s Singles title in Beijing! […]

(by Coach Maggie Tian) Congratulations to Team USA’s U11 and U13 athletes for an incredible performance at the Pan American Championships! This tournament was not only a test of their technical skills and daily training, but also an invaluable international competitive experience. As a coach, I was deeply proud to see our young players stand […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz discussed Super ALC technology, breaking down the feel, speed, and performance of Butterfly Super ALC blades and what makes this technology unique. Watch the full episode to learn more about Super ALC and the different blade options! Which Butterfly Super ALC blade […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz breaks down short pips, how they react to incoming spin, how they differ from inverted rubber and long pips, and what players should consider when choosing the right option for their game. Logan also takes a closer look at several Butterfly short […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz breaks down what makes up an ALC blade and explores the different ALC blade options available from Butterfly helping you better understand their characteristics and which one might be the right fit for your game. 👉 Watch Episode 18 of Ask The […]

(by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC) You may wonder: Who would be my hidden opponent? Upon reflection, every table tennis player knows that the negative voice in their head — the Inner Critic — is likely the toughest opponent one could ever face. The Inner Critic probably becomes louder when you shank an “easy” forehand […]

(By Butterfly Americas) Relive the action from WTT Champions Macao 2026, where Kanak Jha faced China’s Huang Youzheng in the Men’s Singles Round of 32. Jha started strong, taking the first two games 11-7 and 11-9. Huang responded by winning the next two to force a deciding fifth game. Jha regained control in the decider, […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Long pips can be challenging to understand, whether you’re using them or playing against them. In Episode 15 of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz breaks down how long pips work and how players can better understand their effect on the ball. Logan, explains the concept commonly referred to as “spin reversal,” […]

(by Bowman Sports) Missed the Action? Relive the action from the 2026 U.S. Open Teams Championships presented by Butterfly! Held September 5–7 at the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this 5-star competition brought teams together for three exciting days of table tennis across multiple divisions, with $10,000 on […]