(by Larry Hodges) In an earlier article, I called AJ Carney and student Bryce Milford the Batman and Robin of table tennis. But AJ has another student, and she’s doubled-up on both – she’s Batgirl AND Batwoman! Sara Gulabani, 17, easily won Hardbat Women here at the Classic Nationals at the host Austin Table Tennis […]
WTT Contender Rio: 16-year-old Matsushima Reaches Final 4
(by Steve Hopkins) Seven players in the World Top 25 signed in to play in the WTT Contender series event in Rio de Janeiro. That included Brazilian Hugo Calderano as the top seed and favorite, as well as Jang Woojin of Korea, Germany’s top three players (Ovtcharov, Franziska, and Qiu), Sweden’s Mattias Falck (who is […]
Jian Zhuang – From Penhold to Shakehand to Champion
(by Larry Hodges, Photo Credit: Steve Claflin) Jian Zhuang, 65, started playing table tennis in Shanghai, China. He played in school and through college, but said he never really trained seriously at that time. In 1988 he came to the US as a graduate exchange student in electrical engineering. He spent about 25 years as […]
Bryce Milford – Going After Batman
(by Larry Hodges) With a name like Bryce – you know, that superfast sponge from Butterfly – you’d think he’d be an all-out looper, like the overwhelming majority of top players. But no – he never loops, he just hits. And he’s the US Nationals and World Junior Champion. With hardbat that is. Yes, Bryce […]
Hardbat Clinic at the Classic Nationals
(by Larry Hodges, Photo Credit: Steve Claflin) On Friday night, Aug. 11, I ran a free hardbat clinic for players here at the Classic Table Tennis Nationals at the Austin TTC, Aug. 11-12. Twelve players participated. Cesar Serna assisted as my practice partner – he’s seeded #6 here in Open Hardbat with a 2201 hardbat […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Jinxin Wang – Forehand Loop Full Table Footwork
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jinxin Wang is focusing on covering the entire court with the Forehand Loop using Footwork. 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
Butterfly Training Tips with Rogelio Castro – Middle Corner with Forehand & Backhand Loops
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is focusing on a Forehand Loop from the middle, then either forehand loop at the forehand corner, or backhand loop at the backhand corner. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, […]
Bowmar Sports Highlights Jinxin Wang US Nationals Doubles Highlights
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jinxin Wang is in action at the US Nationals. 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
Emily Tan Talks about Rubber Differences
(by: Emily Tan) This article will be about the difference between each rubber I played so far, and recommendations I have for individuals who want to change to a different rubber. I’ve played a lot of different butterfly rubbers and each rubber is different in speed and spin. Some butterfly rubbers I have played are […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Angel Naranjo – Four Attack Sequence
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is executing the 4 Attack Shot Sequence. 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
Geovanni Coello – Skill Development Drills
November 23, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Geovanny Coello is working his student on some Skill Development… Read More
Jacob Kordus – Forehand Loop
November 22, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jacob Kordus is executing the Forehand Loop https://youtu.be/I_fnf6AR_uk Stay “In The… Read More
What is the Deflector Plate?
November 21, 2025
Basic Exercise: Blocking and Attacking: Robot serves short backspin to short Backhand, Jhon Backhand push long to Backhand,… Read More
Rogelio Castro – Double Push Exercise
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rogelio Castro is executing the high skill short game drill… Read More
MLTT Heads to Florida This Weekend
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(by: Major League Table Tennis) MLTT Hollywood Preview: Four Teams, One Crucial Weekend 🐊 Major League Table Tennis… Read More
Bringing Social Impact to the World Through Table Tennis
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(by Butterfly Global) Butterfly Supports the ITTF Foundation at the 2025 WTT China Smash The 2025 WTT China… Read More
Maintain Same Body Height
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Basic Exercise: Blocking and Attacking: Robot serves short backspin to short Forehand, Jhon Forehand push long to Forehand,… Read More
Ask the Expert Video: My First Combination Racket with Logan Rietz
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(by Bowmar Sports) How to Choose Your First Table Tennis Setup? In a recent Ask the Experts session, Logan—one… Read More
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