(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Iran’s 14 year phenom, Benyamin Faraji, defeated World No. 1 Wang Chuqin in early Team action at the ITTF-Asian Table Tennis Championships in Kazakhstan. China logged a 3-1 win overall in their Tuesday match, but that one loss is newsworthy. Iran has logged some big upset wins in recent years […]
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Welcome American International Table Tennis School
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports) Welcome American International Table Tennis School Alameda, CA American International Table Tennis School is the latest table tennis club to join the “We Are Butterfly” program. The school was founded in 2023 by a group of passionate table tennis players that wanted to establish an organization to help our youth build character […]
How to Beat the Crafty Veteran
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) If you are roughly the same level as the crafty veteran, then the key thing to understand about them is that they are in a state of desperation. Why? Because they can’t beat you, shot for shot, and they know it. That’s why they are forced to be crafty veterans in order […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]
Shidong is King in Beijing
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) A changing of the guard in Beijing as Lin Shidong topped Ma Long 4-3 to claim the $100,000 first prize (along with the 2000 ITTF ranking points). Shidong fell behind 1-3, but dominated the final three games to secure the win. Ma Long had only lost one game in his […]
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Geovanny Coello Coaching Tournament Highlights
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Tournament Highlights Clips Geovanny Coello is highlighting his student, Hikaru Fukushima in Tournament Play 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
Hikaru Fukushima Climbed One More Staircase In Search Of His Goal
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports/Geovanny Coello) Last month from September 20 to 22, the National Championship Category 10 and 12 years old took place in Cuenca, which was pre-selective to choose 8 national players who will compete for their place for the 2025 national team in the sub 10 category. The next and final tournament that will […]
FETHOMANIA 16: Drill 4
Posted onAll 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.
Three – Two Thursday at China Smash
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The headline yesterday was one big upset – the headline today is competitive matches across the board as five of the eight matches go down to the final game. Lind continued his “Cinderella” run with the World No. 50 topping Kao Cheng-Jui (No. 23) 3-2 to advance to the Quarterfinals. […]
MLTT’s in Chicago. Are you ready for Week 3? 🏓
Posted on(by: Major League Table Tennis) It’s time to shine, Chicago! Our third weekend of the 2024-25 season kicks off at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, IL on October 4 so… GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! The hometown Chicago Wind take on the Princeton Revolution (East, 4th place), the Portland Paddlers (West, 1st place) and the reigning […]
Kou Lei – One vs Two Counterlooping
September 3, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is doing a drill called "One vs Two… Read More
MLTT Meet the Teams: Princeton Revolution
September 2, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Princeton Revolution enter Season 4 as a formidable and balanced team, retaining… Read More
Edmarie Leon – Backhand Crosscourt & Down the line
September 2, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Edmarie Leon is using multi-ball to work on her Ball… Read More
Quito Hosts The First Round Of The Butterfly Challenger
September 1, 2026
(by Geovanny Coello / Butterfly Americas) This past Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, Quito hosted the… Read More
Play Into the Weird Stuff
September 1, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Suppose your opponent has something that gives… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Backhand Loop 3rd & 5th Ball
September 1, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is executing a 3rd & 5th… Read More
Yu Di – Backhand Loop & Forehand Loop from the Forehand
August 31, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is executing and Opening Backhand Loop, followed by… Read More
2026 ITTF Americas Youth Championships
August 30, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The ITTF-Americas Youth Championships have taken over Guatemala City this week, with the best U15… Read More
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