(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) There’s a myth that top players use complicated tactics to defeat opponents. Perhaps as they are about to serve they are planning out their first three or four shots? After all, chess players plan things out many moves ahead, and table tennis has been […]

(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 Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Squirrels run circles around trees, and there’s a lesson there. If you are a tree, you just stand there, rooted to the ground, waiting on each shot to see if you have to move. By the time you realize you have to move – […]

(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 Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) The fisherman (or fisherwoman?) . . . the scourge of many. The player who backs up and softly and defensively topspins everything back a few feet over the net. His shots are not quite lobbing, not quite looping, and not quite counter-hitting. It can […]

(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 […]

(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) A practice match is just that – a practice match. The problem is that many only get the second part – “match” – and forget about that first part – “practice.” This doesn’t mean you don’t take a practice match seriously or don’t give […]