(by Steve Hopkins) The top of the ITTF Rankings were stable this week with Chuqin, Harimoto, Moregard, Lebrun, and Shidong all safely in the top five slots. Darko Jorgic slid up two spots to No. 13 on the strength of his tour win in Skopje last weekend – and second place finisher, USA’s Kanak Jha […]
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Lim Jonghoon and Miwa Harimoto Each Win Twice in Zagreb
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Zagreb was host to this week’s tour stop as the WTT Contender series visited Croatia. Lin Shidong was the top men’s seed, but he didn’t make it past the second round – losing 2-3 to Chen Junsong. Dang Qiu, the second seed, reached the Semifinals where he fell to Lim Jonghoon. Only […]
Coach Shashin Shodhan Claims U2200 Title at the Meiklejohn North American Seniors Open
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports) Congratulations to Shashin Shodhan from Fremont Table Tennis Academy for an outstanding performance at the recent Meiklejohn North American Seniors Open, where he captured 1st Place in the Under 2200 Event. Competing against a strong field of experienced players, Shodhan demonstrated exceptional consistency, tactical awareness, and determination throughout the tournament. Representing Fremont […]
The ITTF Pan American Para Championships: Pressure, Planning, and a Breakthrough Performance By Jeff Yamada
Posted on(By Coach Jeff Yamada) Just two days after the ITTF World Para Elite concluded, we returned to the same venue for the most important event of the trip: the ITTF Pan American Para Championships, held once every four years. This tournament is the gateway to the 2026 World Para Championships in Thailand, with gold medalists […]
The Messy Middle: Harnessing Mid-Year Reflection by Dr. Alan Chu
Posted on(by Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC, ISSP-R) 2026 Mental Training Tip It’s that time of year again. The excitement of January’s fresh start has faded. Your training plan, which felt so clear and motivating six months ago, now feels either too ambitious or somehow beside the point. Your match results are… fine. But fine wasn’t what […]
🎥 Episode 10: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Blade Materials
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis blade can be challenging, especially with so many technologies available such as ALC, Super ALC, ZLC, CNF, Innerforce, and Outer Fiber. During a recent Ask The Expert live session, Butterfly’s Logan Rietz explained how blade materials affect speed, spin, control, feel, vibration, and overall performance. Many players […]
Austin Table Tennis Club Elevates 2026 Competitive Season with Butterfly Partnership
Posted on(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a high-stakes 2026 tournament schedule, featuring the ATTC Butterfly Mega Money Open in June. Designed as an elite “tune-up” for the US Nationals, this marquee event will feature a non-sanctioned Open event with a $3,000 grand prize for the first-place winner. Throughout […]
Do You Hit to the Three Spots?
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Table tennis is chess at lightning speed. Imagine that split second as you are about to hit the ball. Do you hit wherever, or do you pick the placement like choosing a move in chess? There are three main spots to choose from (plus […]
Kou Lei – Forehand Short Serve Return
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is executing the short serve return using the Forehand https://youtu.be/g19HydrD9Mk 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
WAB Club Feature: Table Tennis America
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Fremont, California, Table Tennis America is great position to serve the large table tennis community in the Southern San Francisco Bay area. The group’s founder, Hailong Shen, was a Chinese-trained professional who has been coaching in the bay area for 15 years. Table Tennis America has been the […]
Jonathan Pino – Three Point Forehand Loop
August 28, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jonathan Pino is execute the Three Point Forehand Loop Footwork… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Opening Transition and Ball Placement
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Taiwo Adeyinka – Backhand Blocking
August 26, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka is working with one of his student on… Read More
Pushing: Five out of Six Doesn’t Cut It
August 25, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) When you push long, you must do… Read More
Jonathan Pino – Footwork and Looping Drill
August 25, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jonathan Pino is focusing on a Footwork and Looping Drill… Read More
Geovanny Coello, National Grand Prix Champion In The Adult Category
August 24, 2026
(by Butterfly Americas) Butterfly-sponsored coach and player Geovanny Coello was crowned champion of the National Table Tennis Grand Prix – Adult… Read More
Amicus Prime: The Perfect Training Partner
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(by Butterfly Americas) Meet Amicus Prime, the table tennis robot built to keep you improving every day. Control… Read More
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