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WTT Middle East Hub – Contender Event Qualifiers

March 1, 2021

(by Steve Hopkins) The first ITTF event of 2021 is officially underway in Doha, Qatar. The “Middle East Hub” is a series of four events that begin with the WTT Contender Event this week, then the WTT Star Contender Event on March 5, then the World Singles Qualification Tournament on March 14, and finally the […]

Coaching Tip of the Week: Learn Something New Each Time You Play

March 1, 2021

(By Larry Hodges) One of the interesting things one learns when talking to top players is that they say they are still learning. Some even make it a goal to learn something new each time they play. Do you learn something new each time you play? You can learn from your opponents; from watching or […]

New Tenergy 19 Review by Coach JinXin Wang

March 1, 2021

Tenergy 19 – Butterfly’s newest high-performance rubber synthesizes speed and spin. When looping both underspin and topspin balls, the arc of the ball, and its steadiness, with this rubber is longer than that of both Tenergy 64 and Tenergy 80. Points to Note: This rubber is especially effective for short backhand flicks against underspin, as […]

Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC review by coach Jinxin Wang

March 1, 2021

Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC Blade 10/10 would recommend it. You should really try out this blade. It has a strong combination for speed, power, and spin. It has terrific handling for short balls. You can feel a gentle sense of control when striking the ball at a close distance. When pushing short or long, you […]

Ask The Experts: Jishan Liang, No. 379

February 28, 2021

Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I’m a lefty, who gets attacked a lot with high arch loops to my backhand side. I am not able to step around to my forehand side. So I end up making a weak return with my backhand that either goes off the table or easy for the […]

Welsh Junior to Talk Climate with President Biden

February 27, 2021

(by Steve Hopkins, photo from prideofsportawards) At age 14, Welsh junior table tennis champion, Anna Hursey, is already making international waves. She was recognized last year by the UN last year as a Young Champion and included in the UN Climate Change initiative that uses sport to help get the message out. Hursey speaks English […]

Butterfly Favorite – PongNow: David Zhuang

February 26, 2021

(by Steve Hopkins) This installment of the PongNow interview series was originally posted last September. This edition features David Zhuang, one of the most decorated American table tennis players of a generation. He is an Olympian, a 6-time National Champion, and a Hall of Fame Member. David’s club is featured this week at ButterflyOnline.com – WAB […]

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong

February 26, 2021

(by Steve Hopkins) Princeton Pong’s 10,000 square foot table tennis facility is in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. They are located between Philadelphia and New York City – centered in one of the largest population centers in the United States. The elite facility features 14 professional tables, custom sport flooring, high ceilings, great lighting, a player’s […]

Ask The Experts: Hui Wang No. 378

February 26, 2021

Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I want to upgrade my blade. I’m looking for a set up that will give me a good combination of ball feel and spin , speed and control . My decision is between the timo boll ALC and the Jun Mizutani ZLC. I also don’t want something thats […]

WTT’s Doha Event Rosters Suffer Due to COVID-19

February 24, 2021

(by Steve Hopkins) The first ITTF events of 2021 are slated to start this week in Doha. The “Middle East Hub” is a series of four events that begin with the WTT Contender Event on February 28, then the WTT Star Contender Event on March 5, then the World Singles Qualification Tournament on March 14, […]