Ask The Experts: Shahin Akhlaghpasand, No. 390

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi. I’m struggling to choose a butterfly blade. My playing style is simple, i stand close to mid distance from the table and like playing aggressive topspin shots. My physical strength is great and i can generate quite a lot of power. I would prefer a blade that […]

Ask The Experts by Tawny Banh- Which Rubber Should I Use?

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Question: “I am an intermediate player. I want change the rubber on my backhand and go for hard rubber which is consistent and with good spin and speed. Which rubber should I use?” Learn more about Tawny Banh here Learn more about Butterfly Blades & Rubbers here Submit your Ask The Experts question here Stay […]

Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 389

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’ve recently switched to Butterfly equipment and having a tough time adjusting to them . I have mostly a backhand flick attacking style of play and I am a advanced recreational player. Any advise on what I could do or drills I could do by myself to advance […]

Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 388

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, I have been using Mizutani Super ZLC for 5 years. My game is offensive close to the table and medium distance. My star shot is a forehand shakehand. I block little, because I usually look for the topspin in all the balls. My attack is on the […]

Ask The Experts: Byung Jung An, No. 387

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’ve been playing about 40 years and in my youth was a state representative. I’ve always used an allround blade for control and spin but these days find i need more power. A friend has given me a Grubba Off (from the 90s) and it’s pretty good but […]

Ask The Experts: Anqi Luo, No. 386

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  I’m looking for advice on rubber and padding. I’m a heavy topspin, looping player. I’ve always loved butterfly products and looking for new rubber. Any advice would be appreciated. I’m an advanced recreational player. Answer:  Your Ask the Experts question was answered by Anqi Luo. Anqi is a coach […]

Ask The Experts No. 385: Brian Pace

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello Brian I m presently 40 year old. Playing local club level since 4 to 5 years. Prectising around an hour or two daily. I feel My game Level between beginner and intermediate some where. I can play counter, topspin, chop. My coach says my game is mainly […]

PongNow: Dan Seemiller

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(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow Interview Series – talking table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. The guest this week is one of the greatest American players, with a unique grip that served him well through 5 US National Titles and a Hall of Fame Career. Dan Seemiller has […]

Which Rubber Should I Apply? Ask the Expert by coach Tawny Banh

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Q: “I want to change my evolution rubber to any Butterfly rubber. I am a offensive player and I evenly mid-play spin+power attack. So which rubber should I apply to my forehand side?” Learn more about Tenergy 05 here​ Learn more about Coach Tawny Banh here Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis […]

Ask The Experts: Louis Levene, No. 384

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:   Hi, I play close to the table very offensively, I have a powerful forehand. As soon as I can attack from topspin, I attack the ball. I play close to the table because I usually take the offensive initiative of the game, but if the other player presses […]

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