(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
Posted on(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
MLTT Week 4 Recap: Gold Rush Perfect in Houston
November 1, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Carolina Gold Rush were the only team to go 3-0 at the… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Carolina International Table Tennis Academy
November 1, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Apex, North Carolina, just to the Southwest of Raleigh, the Carolina… Read More
Jang d’Arc? Jang Woojin is Surprise Winner in Montpellier
November 1, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Champions series ended with a surprise winner in Montpellier today as… Read More
Montpellier Says Adieu to Seeds Un, Deux et Trois
October 31, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Champions series arrived in Montpellier, France this week and after Saturday's… Read More
Quito Hosted the Final Butterfly Challenger Table Tennis Event of 2026
October 30, 2026
(by Coach Geovanny Coello) On October 24 and 25, Quito hosted the third and final event of the… Read More
Hong Lin – Kids Footwork Training
October 30, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In the Butterfly Training Tips, Hong Lin is working with several kids, with the focus… Read More
Angel Naranjo – Two Backhands, One or Two Forehands
October 29, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Master Class, Angel Naranjo is giving all the details to execute… Read More
Cellulose Nanofiber: Carbon Speed With An All-Wood Feel
October 28, 2026
(by Logan Rietz) The first CNF blade hit the market at the strangest time possible. As a result, I… Read More
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