(by Larry Hodges) I’ve always thought this is one of the most underused techniques in table tennis. Most players simply do whatever it seems they are going to do. And opponents see what they are doing and have little trouble reacting to it. How boringly simple that is! Instead, why not fake one thing, then […]
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Mixed Team World Cup: USA 1-2, Puerto Rico Upsets Hong Kong
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) TeamUSA had solid showings in their losses to Romania and France. Both teams were seeded higher, and the scores were 8-5 (with TeamUSA reaching fifth match). TeamUSA also topped Australia 8-0, so after the first day, the Americans are 1-2 with Japan left to play. Puerto Rico had a big […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Laurent Jutras-Vigneault – Backhand, Middle, Backhand Wide Forehand
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Laurent Jutras-Vigneault is executing the Backhand, Middle, Backhand, Wide Forehand. https://youtu.be/KSoPFbuxpJs?si=piOpyBQMafFA5K-g 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
Mixed Team World Cup: TeamUSA 0-1 in Early Group Action
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) TeamUSA fell in their opening match against Romania, in early action at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup in Sichuan Gymnasium in Chengdu, China. With a unique scoring system where there are five matches and each pairing plays three games only. The first team to score 8 points wins – […]
Gold Rush and Blasters Atop MLTT Standings
(by Steve Hopkins) With all teams having played 13 matches, its Carolina Gold Rush in first place in the East, and the Bay Area Blasters in first in the West. Each team is two wins ahead of the closest competitor. The Carolina Gold Rush are 11-2 and second place in the East is the Florida […]
World Youth Championships: Shidong, Kuai, and Ojio Secure Three Titles Each
(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF World Youth Championships finished this week in Nova Gorica, Slovenia. The Boys U19 title went to Lin Shidong – at the end of a dominant performance including five wins. Shidong was a strong favorite in the tournament, as he has already risen to No. 9 in the adult rankings. Lin […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Spin & Smash
(by Steve Hopkins) Central Ohio is home to Spin & Smash. Its a table tennis club that is part ping pong social club and part table tennis training center. The club is open every day – at least 12 hours every day except for Sunday (which is open with shorter hours). In addition to regular club events, […]
Mengel Train Continues to Roll in Germany
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) A week ago, 35 year old Steffen Mengel surprised the field for his first tour win at the WTT Feeder series win in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. This week, Mengel returned to Germany for another WTT Feeder event (in Dusseldorf), and the result was the same – two wins […]
Action Starts Monday for TeamUSA at Mixed Team World Cup
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) In this Mixed Team event, both Men and Women play on the same squad. There is room for a minimum of three of each gender participating – and depending upon how each team allocates their doubles matches you could have four of each gender play in a given team match. […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Edward Ly – Random Play with Forehand & Backhand Loops
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Edward Ly is focusing on random play using his Forehand and Backhand Loop from topspin. 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
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Backhand Loop to Footwork Play
August 3, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Arantxa Cossio Aceves is executing a Backhand Loop, followed by Footwork… Read More
Calderano through to Quarters at WTT Contender Brazil
August 2, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Contender Series is in Brazil this week, and the top seed… Read More
Edmarie Leon – BH, Middle, BH, Wide FH
August 2, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Edmarie Leon is playing the popular footwork drill Backhand, Middle,… Read More
After Contact, Push Off With Your Toes
August 1, 2025
1 Forehand topspin from Forehand against topspin to Forehand, 1 Forehand topspin from middle against topspin to Forehand,… Read More
BREAKING: Season 3 Schedule Just Dropped
August 1, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) It’s official: Season 3 schedule is locked in – and we’re leveling up across the board.… Read More
Product Validation – Korbel SK7
August 1, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Product Validation, Brian Pace goes over a All-Wood Setup for players that… Read More
Keep Your Left Arm Up
July 30, 2025
1 Backhand Topspin from Backhand against Topspin to Backhand, 1 Forehand Topspin from middle against topspin to Backhand,… Read More
Nishant Lebaka – Backhand Loop Transition Play
July 30, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Nishant Lebaka is focusing on his Backhand Loop Transition play… Read More
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