(by Steve Hopkins) This is a 2014 video posted by TT Tributes. The focus of the video is the control of Portugal’s Tiago Apolonia. Tiago is known for great technique and great movement. He is an exciting and mobile player who has developed a game with many safe and careful shots. His style makes for […]
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USATT Launches Challenge Series
(by Steve Hopkins) USA Table Tennis conducted its first Challenge Series event last Thursday (July 30). The series has been dubbed “America’s First Virtual Table Tennis Challenge”, though the virtual aspects of the matches refer to the fan’s experience from home. The challenges will feature Thursday matches between US National Team members. The first match […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Massachusetts Table Tennis and Badminton Club
(by Steve Hopkins) Massachusetts Table Tennis and Badminton Club (MATTBC) is located in Waltham, about 12 miles to the West of downtown Boston. The club is just off of I-95 and with easy access via public transportation is centrally located for the greater Boston area. The club is one of the biggest professional table tennis-badminton club […]
PongNow: Scott Preiss
(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. In this edition we have, the Ping Pong Man, Scott Preiss. Scott Preiss is a table tennis player, coach, promoter, and entertainer. His Ping Pong Man events have provided exhibitions to thousands. and […]
Dusseldorf Masters VIII Video Highlights: Kallberg, Duda, Meissner
(by Steve Hopkins, photo from ETTU) After the 7th men’s Masters event concluded last weekend, the sixth different winner was crowned. That winner, Anton Kallberg, was dominant throughout. The other key storyline of the event was the play of 20 year old Cedric Meissner (pictured above). Meissner opened the event off with a win over […]
BUTTERFLY FAVORITES: Anton Kallberg’s 10 Best Bundesliga Points
(by Steve Hopkins) This is a 2019 video posted by Tischtennis Bundesliga. It is a Top 10 list of Anton Kallberg’s best points in the German Bundesliga. Kallberg is World No. 57 and he plays for perennial power Borussia Dusseldorf along with Timo Boll, Sharath Kamal Achanta and Krystian Karlsson. Kallberg has great technique and […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: South Jersey Indoor Sports Club
(by Steve Hopkins) South Jersey Indoor Sports Club (“SJISC”) is a multi-sport facility in Voorhees Township in Camden Country New Jersey about 15 miles to the east of Philadelphia. The club offers table tennis and badminton, and also have indoor turf available for indoor cricket and baseball practices. It is a 15,000 square foot facility […]
Dusseldorf Masters VIII: Kallberg Answers the Call
(by Steve Hopkins, *full event coverage by tischtennis.de in German/photo by Fuhrmann) After the 7th men’s Masters event concluded today, the sixth different winner was crowned. The winner today – Anton Kallberg of Sweden. The Dusseldorf Masters series have been held in June and July. This is the eighth event overall (y were men’s events […]
PongNow: Derek May
(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. In this edition we have, former US National Team Member, Derek May. Derek May was a strong junior player in his home State of Georgia. He attended Anderson College and Augusta College […]
OPEN DOORS: Hoboken Table Tennis
(by Steve Hopkins) Hoboken Table Tennis, Hoboken’s first social ping pong club, has opened its doors in New Jersey. The club has posted their COVID-19 Guidelines which include masks, a health questionnaire, limited gear (keep your bag with you), and reminders to follow all distancing and hygiene guidelines. The facility is currently set up with […]
MLTT Week 6 Recap: The Revolution and Wind Roll in Georgia
November 16, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) Week 6 of Major League Table Tennis visited Duluth, Georgia where the Princeton… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: LATTA
November 16, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The Los Angeles Table Tennis Association (LATTA) LATTA is a non-profit organization established in 1998. The center… Read More
Fan Zhendong Wins in China
November 16, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The result of the final game was clear for several minutes as Fan Zhendong played… Read More
Maybelline Menéndez – Backhkand Push to Backhand Loop Sequencing
November 16, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Maybelline Menendez is executing a Backhand Push over the table,… Read More
China National Games: Fan Reaches Final
November 15, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The China National Games is played every four years – a massive multi-sport event that… Read More
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Backhand Loop & Transition
November 15, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Arantxa Cossio Aceves is executing a two part drill. In the… Read More
Balance with the Arm is Very Important
November 14, 2025
Basic Exercise: Blocking and Attacking: Robot plays 1 spiny, fast & long topspin ball to Backhand, Jhon plays… Read More
TUNE IN: MLTT Live in Duluth, GA
November 14, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) LIVE STARTING TODAY AT 4:00 P.M. EST Major League Table Tennis returns to… Read More
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