(by Larry Hodges) As is often the case, the real reason many players have trouble looping against a heavy backspin is they simply aren’t used to doing so. They are used to less backspin, and so the stroke and racket angle used for that is ingrained into them. When facing heavy backspin, it’s a strain […]
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WAB Club Feature: Salt Lake City Table Tennis
Posted on(By Steve Hopkins) Salt Lake City Table Tennis has a decade of experience as Northern Utah’s premiere, full-time table tennis club. The club can be open at all hours for its members. The club offers eight Butterfly Centrefold 25 tables in a well-lit, 6500 sq ft facility. There is a VIP lounge and a locker […]
Kanak Jha an Elite 2024 Performer in German League
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) When Kanak Jha joined TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt, he joined a solid squad with Romain Ruiz and Benedikt Duda, On paper, that should have resulted in a middle-of-the-pack team without a stand-out star. Since his arrival, things have changed for Bergneustadt. The team is currently in fourth position, and Jha is having by […]
WTT Finals Fukuoka: Preview
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Forty thousand dollars and 1,500 ranking points are waiting for the first place finisher at this year’s WTT Finals in Kitakyusha, Japan. Action begins on Wednesday and will finish next Sunday. Those ranking points could make a huge difference at the top of the ITTF Rankings as fast-rising second ranked […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Darryl Tsao – Step Around Forehand Loop
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Darryl Tsao is focusing on the Step Around Forehand Loop, also know as the pivot. It is use to expand the table using your forehand loop https://youtu.be/rYVK0hxTgVQ Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly […]
FETHOMANIA 18: Drill 5
Posted onhttps://youtube.com/shorts/JJYb3IpV3l0 All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. To learn more about the Amicus Prime, click here. For more FETHOMANIA content, click here.
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Sally Moyland 2024 Pan-Am Emotional High & Low Plays
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Sally Moyland is giving you a play by play of voiceover audio of her emotions in these Pan-Am Highlights https://youtu.be/b4zfETuvN88 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
FETHOMANIA 18: Drill 4
Posted onhttps://youtube.com/shorts/YfRxCsN0Yaw All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. To learn more about the Amicus Prime, click here. For more FETHOMANIA content, click here.
How to Flip Short, Heavy Backspin
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) For this, I’m assuming you know how to flip, either forehand or backhand, preferably both. (If not, YouTube is your friend! Or work on it with a coach.) But many players have trouble flipping against heavy backspin, and so just push those balls back. But that makes you predictable, a serious weakness. […]
Shidong Takes Top Prize in Frankfurt
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Shidong started Sunday’s Final strong, winning the first three games. Kallberg was stronger as the match went on, falling just short in the third game, winning the fourth, and losing the last game at 8. The WTT Champions Series event in Frankfurt featured two hot players in the Final, and […]
The ITTF Pan American Para Championships: Pressure, Planning, and a Breakthrough Performance By Jeff Yamada
June 9, 2026
(By Coach Jeff Yamada) Just two days after the ITTF World Para Elite concluded, we returned to the… Read More
The Messy Middle: Harnessing Mid-Year Reflection by Dr. Alan Chu
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(by Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC, ISSP-R) 2026 Mental Training Tip It's that time of year again. The excitement… Read More
🎥 Episode 10: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Blade Materials
June 9, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis blade can be challenging, especially with so many technologies available… Read More
Austin Table Tennis Club Elevates 2026 Competitive Season with Butterfly Partnership
June 9, 2026
(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a… Read More
Do You Hit to the Three Spots?
June 8, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Table tennis is chess at lightning speed.… Read More
Kou Lei – Forehand Short Serve Return
June 8, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is executing the short serve return using the… Read More
WAB Club Feature: Table Tennis America
June 7, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Fremont, California, Table Tennis America is great position to serve the… Read More
Van Emburgh Builds Momentum in Brazil and Slovenia
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(by Steve Hopkins) Jenson Van Emburgh continued his international campaign with a pair of strong results at ITTF… Read More
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