(by Steve Hopkins, graphic USATT) Labor Day weekend is closing in fast, and that means it’s almost time for the five-star Butterfly 2026 US Open Teams Championships. Action gets underway September 5 at the John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with this premiere event running through a full three […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Portland Paddlers, the defending champions, bring grit, speed, and smart play into Season 4. Their returning core and draft selections make them a formidable and well-coached group. The 2026 roster mixes established leaders with new additions. Standouts include Jens Lundqvist, Hampus Nordberg, Nikhil Kumar, Min Hyeok Kim, Kotomi Omoda, […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The New York Slice just missed the playoffs in their first year in the league.  They feature a dynamic and deep lineup led by experienced anchors. With key draft picks added to the fold, they are built for chemistry and success in the upcoming season. The roster highlights strong returning […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Los Angeles Spinners boast veteran muscle and young upside, making them a dangerous and versatile team heading into Season 4. They have not yet made the playoffs, but with this year’s draft selections, they have added more star power to an already competitive squad. Fans can look forward to […]

from Bowmar Sports and Carlos Gracia Rodriguez) Recently, we had the opportunity to connect with Carlos Gracia Rodriguez, an architect of Puerto Rico’s National Junior High Performance Program and a driving force pushing for development of the island’s next generation of table tennis talent. Carlos shared the story of how a chance encounter in elementary […]

(by Steve Hopkins) Tucked into the San Fernando Valley just north of Santa Monica and Malibu, Allen & Sons Table Tennis Club serves the greater Los Angeles area with a facility built for players at every stage of their journey — from first-timers to seasoned professionals. At the helm is club owner Fovad Kaseb, a high-performance […]

(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The tour stop this week was Berlin for a WTT Feeder series event.  Sweden’s Elias Ranefur (World No. 36) was the top seed with Feng Yi-Hsin and Cedric Nuytinck as the other top seeds in Men’s Singles.  Rogelio Castro of Mexico was the fifth seed and Edward Ly from Canada […]

by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Florida Crocs have yet to make the playoffs, but this year they made some aggressive moves in the Season 4 Draft, adding multiple high-profile players to reshape their roster. They enter the new season with fresh momentum and international depth. The 2026 roster is loaded with talent from around […]

(by Steve Hopkins) The Alamo Table Tennis Club is located just North of the City Center in San Antonio.  It is a convenient location for players all over the Greater San Antonio area. At Alamo Table Tennis Club, members have 24 hour keyed access to the club and the club amenities.  At Alamo TTC, you […]

(by Steve Hopkins) Malmo, Sweden is host to the Europe Smash this week, and we enter the final day with three of the top four seeds still in action on the Men’s side.   In the top half of the draw, World No. 4 Felix Lebrun emerged to reach the Semifinals.  Lebrun won his opening match […]