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BUTTERFLY FAVORITES: The Control of Tiago Apolonia

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(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 […]

USATT Announcement: New Membership Options

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(by Steve Hopkins) USA Table Tennis released a new, simplified membership structure for 2021.  Players will now be able to choose a “BASIC” or “PRO” plan option. The BASIC Plan option will only cost $25 per year.  It allows players to compete in 4 Star events (and below), and USATT Leagues only. The PRO Plan […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Fullerton Table Tennis Academy

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(by Steve Hopkins) Fullerton Table Tennis Academy  is located off Imperial Highway in Fullerton, California.  The facility is near Bonita Pl and S Harbor Blvd/E Imperial Hwy in the neighborhoods of La Habra.  This positions the club just North of Anaheim with easy access to all of the greater Los Angeles area. The Academy focuses on the […]

2020 Chinese National Championship: Fan Tops Men’s Singles

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(by Steve Hopkins) The 2020 Chinese National Championships concluded Saturday in Weihai.  As the rounds progressed, the deep field began to narrow until the top players in the world were left.  The final two players in the Men’s event were Fan Zhendong and Ma Long – and it was Fan that prevailed 4-3.  Fan also […]

PongNow: Michael Landers

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(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. This edition features Michael Landers -a top U.S. junior who eventually won the US National Championship, and was a part of several successful US National Teams.  __________________________ PongNOW Interview are powered by Butterfly.  […]

BUTTERFLY FAVORITES: Kanak Jha’s 4th in a Row

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(by Steve Hopkins) This is a Butterfly Favorite.  Kanak Jha has risen all the way to the Top 30 in the World Rankings.  Along the way, he has dominated competition in the United States.  This Butterfly Favorite is Kanak’s most recent US National Title.  This win in 2019 was his fourth in a row.  Enjoy […]

2020 Chinese National Championship: Team Event Videos- Finals

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(by Steve Hopkins) The 2020 Chinese National Championships are underway in Weihai.  Many of the early round matches include players unknown to most Americans, but that doesn’t mean that the level of play isn’t phenomenal.  The ITTF has been releasing daily highlight videos.  If you are interested in watching some great table tennis action, check […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Song Jeho Table Tennis Club

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(by Steve Hopkins) The Song Jeho Table Tennis Club (“SJHTTC”) is centrally located in Los Angeles.  The club is located in Korea Town near the near the intersection of S Grand View St. and W 11th St. with easy access to the Santa Monica Freeway and the 110. The club’s namesake is “Jay” Song Jeho, a […]

2020 Chinese National Championship: Team Event Videos Semifinals

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(by Steve Hopkins) The 2020 Chinese National Championships are underway in Weihai.  Many of the early round matches include players unknown to most Americans, but that doesn’t mean that the level of play isn’t phenomenal.  The ITTF has been releasing daily highlight videos.  If you are interested in watching some great table tennis action, check […]

PongNow: Shigang Yang

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(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. This edition features Shigang Yang, one of the most decorated Butterfly coaches. Shigang Yang is the Head Coach at Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy in Duluth, GA.  He has been the US Junior Boys […]

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