(by Miguel Antonio Ruz Garrido) The 12th edition of the Boucherville Open – Butterfly and 2nd International Edition, held on April 18 and 19 at École secondaire de Mortagne in Boucherville was an incredible success. We reached full capacity over both competition days, with a record participation of 237 players across multiple categories. The venue was completely filled, creating […]

(By Texas Table Tennis Club) Koji Itagaki coached TSV Bad Königshofen of Table Tennis Bundesliga since 2016. Under Itagaki, Bad Königshofen earned a promotion to the Bundesliga in 2018 and won the Bundesliga’s bronze medal in 2024 and 2025. Itagaki has coached players such as Yukiya Uda (ITTF Men’s Singles No. 29), Andre Bertelsmeier (Men’s […]

(By Butterfly Global) Long–term partnership to elevate India’s premier table tennis league and expand the sport’s ecosystem nationwide. Tokyo, April 6, 2026: Tamasu Co., Ltd. (Butterfly) has signed a landmark five–year title sponsorship agreement with Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), India’s premier professional table tennis league. The partnership will see the league officially rebranded as Butterfly […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this video, we break down the fundamentals of pips in table tennis focusing on the key differences between long pips, short pips, and inverted rubber. Learn how spin behaves when using pips, why long pips can be more predictable than they seem. Perfect for players looking to understand spin variation and […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this Instagram Live video, the Outerforce series takes the spotlight, the blade series, introduced last year, offers a more balanced and user-friendly approach to outer fiber blade design. Like traditional carbon blades, it features carbon layers placed near the outer plies, providing a direct feel and solid performance. However, unlike classic […]

By Butterfly Global Japanese Men’s and Women’s National Teams to wear the new shirt starting March 30, 2026 Tamasu Co., Ltd. (Butterfly) today unveiled the new official 2026 game shirt for the Japanese national table tennis team. Tamasu Co., Ltd. continues to serve as the official supplier and continues to provide the official game shirts […]

(By Butterfly Americas) In this YouTube video, Lin Yun-Ju shares insights into his equipment for the first time in a while especially now that he has made an important change after many years. For a long time, Lin relied on one of the most trusted rubbers in the game. However, after years of consistency, he […]

(By Coach Bob Chen) Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis? Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way children do — starting completely from the basics?” The answer is: The fundamentals are essential — but the approach should be different. Adults and children […]

(By PongPlanet) PongPlanet Table Tennis Club in the San Francisco Bay Area, California is currently seeking a professional table tennis coach to join our team. PongPlanet operates two locations in San Carlos and Hayward and has a large and active community of players. Our programs include junior training, adult group classes, private lessons, camps, leagues, […]

(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis equipment can feel overwhelming especially when you’re just starting out. With so many blades, rubbers, and combinations available, it’s easy to get lost in the options. Let’s start with a common scenario. You’ve been using a pre-assembled paddle with something like Flextra rubber easy to control and […]