Early Action at the Pan American Championships

September 10, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) The 2023 ITTF Pan American Championships began today in Havana, Cuba. The top seeds, including Hugo Calderano as the top seed in Men’s Singles and Adriana Diaz as the top seed in Women’s Singles, will see their first action on Monday. Here are some of the results from early action on Sunday. […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: New York Indoor Sports Club

September 10, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) With their large facility that features 17 tables, a pro shop, high ceilings, great lighting, and professional flooring, the New York Indoor Sports Club is an idea location for table tennis. The NYISC has monthly 2-star sanctioned tournaments. The facility also includes a 5,000 indoor soccer training space – providing a combined 15,000 […]

Ma Long tops Fan in Asian Championships – China Sweeps All Titles

September 10, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) Among the Continental Qualifiers that are going on, the ITTF Asian Table Tennis Championships is far and away that strongest. This 26th rendition of the ITTF event was held this week in Pyeongchang, Korea. The top 8 seeds in Men’s Singles was 8 of the top 9 players in the […]

Butterfly Training Tips with Bob Chen – Serve & Backhand or Forehand Flip

September 8, 2023

(by Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen is focusing on short serve, followed by a Forehand or Backhand Flip. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.

Tactical Confidence

September 5, 2023

(by Larry Hodges) I’ve seen coaches give tactical advice that wasn’t particularly helpful in itself. And yet, it often paid off with the player confidently executing the so-so tactics – and winning. Why? Because it’s not always the tactics. Given confidently, these tactics, whether good or not, gives the player a plan, and that inspires […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet

September 4, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]

Bengals Ping Pong Video Crosses a Million Views

September 4, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) We ran a story on a Cincinnati Bengals ping pong event last week. That event was an exhibition and team tournament held on August 21st at the Bengals team facility during the team’s training camp in Cincinnati (an event conducted by Steve Hopkins and Estefania Ramirios with Butterfly donating balls and paddles). […]

Gauzy Wins WTT Feeder Series Event in Bulgaria

September 3, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Simon Gauzy has been a consistent player on the tour, but despite solid results (including four Finals appearances) he had never won a WTT event… that is, until today. Simon Gauzy defeated China’s Chen Yuanyu 3-0 in the Final of the WTT Feeder event in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria. Gauzy entered the […]

Lin Yun-Ju Wins Title in Almaty

September 3, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) Lin Yun-Ju entered the WTT Contender Series event in Almaty Kazakhstan as the top seed, and he did not disappoint. Even as other recognizable names including Ovtcharov, Jorgic, Franziska, and Lebrun all fell, Lin cruised through to the Semifinals. On Saturday, the Semifinal matchup was Truls Moregard – a tight match that […]

Moregard, Freitas, Peng, and Lin into Final Four in Kazakhstan

September 2, 2023

(by Steve Hopkins) Lin Yun-Ju entered the WTT Contender Series event in Almaty Kazakhstan as the top seed, and he has cruised through to the Semifinals. A tight 3-2 win over Andrej Gacina was followed up with easier 3-1 and 3-0 wins over Oikawa and Pucar. Lin will face Truls Moregard in the Semifinal on […]