(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Congratulations to Shashin Shodhan from Fremont Table Tennis Academy for an outstanding performance at the recent Meiklejohn North American Seniors Open, where he captured 1st Place in the Under 2200 Event. Competing against a strong field of experienced players, Shodhan demonstrated exceptional consistency, tactical awareness, and determination throughout the tournament. Representing Fremont […]

(By Coach Jeff Yamada) Just two days after the ITTF World Para Elite concluded, we returned to the same venue for the most important event of the trip: the ITTF Pan American Para Championships, held once every four years. This tournament is the gateway to the 2026 World Para Championships in Thailand, with gold medalists […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis blade can be challenging, especially with so many technologies available such as ALC, Super ALC, ZLC, CNF, Innerforce, and Outer Fiber. During a recent Ask The Expert live session, Butterfly’s Logan Rietz explained how blade materials affect speed, spin, control, feel, vibration, and overall performance. Many players […]

(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a high-stakes 2026 tournament schedule, featuring the ATTC Butterfly Mega Money Open in June. Designed as an elite “tune-up” for the US Nationals, this marquee event will feature a non-sanctioned Open event with a $3,000 grand prize for the first-place winner. Throughout […]

(By Coach Bob Chen) Many amateur players enjoy watching high-level matches. They watch world-class rallies. They study professional looping technique. They observe serve and receive patterns. But here’s an important question: Does watching elite players actually help you improve? The answer is: It can but it doesn’t automatically. It depends on how you watch. 1. […]

(by Coach Meinhard Korte) The biggest mistak table tennis player make with stretching is doing long static stretches before training. Before training: dynamic mobility + activation After training: static stretching + recovery Before Training (8–12 min) Goal: Raise body temperature Activate movement patterns Improve reaction speed Reduce injury risk Avoid holding stretches longer than 5–10 […]

(by Coach Bob Chen) Practical ways to turn pressure into clear actions during a match. How to manage nervousness during competition is a challenge every athlete faces. After years of playing professionally, we encounter this situation often: the more important the match is, the easier it is to feel a faster heartbeat and tighter movements […]