(By Steve Hopkins) China dominated in Croatia this week at the WTT Contender Zagreb event. Hugo Calderano fell in the opening round (to Japan’s Togami 3-2), leaving Fan Zhendong, Lin Gaoyuan, Lin Shidong, and Xiang Peng to fight it out for the title . World No. 1 Fan Zhendong beat Lin Shidong in one semifinal […]
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European Games Krakow: Germany and Romania Claim Team Crowns
Posted on(By Steve Hopkins) Germany was expected to be atop the Men’s podiums from the start. They had the top seed, Dang Qiu, and even without Timo Boll, their deep team included Dimitrij Ovtcharov and Patrick Franziska. But after a singles competition that left Germany completely out of the Top 3, there was some unexpected intrigue […]
Zhang Jike Super ZLC or Fan Zhendong Super ZLC?
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports Team) Question: Hello, I want to try a new blade. I am choosing between either Zhang Jike Super ZLC and Fan Zhendong Super ZLC. I am an advanced player who prefers to loop with spin using backhand. Also, I am considering trying out the Dignics line, either the normal rubbers or 09c. […]
European Games Krakow: Felix and Bernadette Claim Titles
Posted on(By Steve Hopkins) The European Games Singles Champions were crowned on Tuesday at the European Games in Krakow, Poland. Marcos Freitas had an amazing run to the Final, and 16 year old French penholder Felix Lebrun surprised the field to reach the Final as well. The momentum of the match changed several times with Freitas […]
Central American and Caribbean Games: Puerto Rico and Cuba Claim Titles
Posted on(By Steve Hopkins) Much like the Teams event, Cuba and Puerto Rico dominated Men’s Singles. In the Quarterfinals, both Puerto Rico and Cuba had three entrants advance to the final Eight (for Puerto Rico that was Daniel Gonzalez, Brian Afanador, and Angel Naranjo and for Cuba it was Andy Pereira, Livan Martinez, and Jorge Campos. […]
European Games Krakow: Bernadette Szocs Claim Women’s Title
Posted on(By Steve Hopkins) The European Games Singles Champions were crowned on Tuesday at the European Games in Krakow, Poland. Bernadette Szocs emerged as champion in Women’s Singles. She defeated Poland’s Natalia Bajor in the Semifinals and then topped Xioxin Yang of Monoco 4-3 to claim the title. Szocs fell behind early, losing the first two […]
Nandan Naresh and Amy Wang Lead 2023 US Nationals in Fort Worth
Posted onPhoto Credit: USATT (by Stephanie Sun) For this year’s US National Table Tennis Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, top seeds for men and women are Nandan Naresh and Amy Wang. Read more from USATT news here. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly […]
See Things from Opponent’s Point of View
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) One of the hardest things for players and coaches to do is see things from the opponent’s point of view. They think about what they want to do, and about tactically playing into specific weaknesses of the opponent. But they aren’t really seeing things as the opponent sees it. It’s easy for […]
LATTA YouTube Channel and Celebration Video
Posted on(by Tawny Banh) LATTA Social Media Manager Austin Chow and I recently started our very own LATTA YouTube channel but we have garnered almost 1.2k subscribers…..and going on strong! To celebrate our 1,000 subscribers, we made a fun & celebratory video! Hope you all like it! I’d like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to […]
WAB CLUB UPDATE: Video of First Three Camp Days from Princeton Pong’s US Nationals Training Camp
Posted on(by Stephanie Sun) Princeton Pong is hosting a summer training camp and check out the first three days of the camp in this video where Head Coach Ying Peng and Coach Ojo Onaolapo together with guest coaches were training players including US National Team members. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Broward Table Tennis Club
October 4, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The Broward Table Tennis Club offers regular tournaments, camps, and coaching opportunities. They have been… Read More
China Smash: Early Action Underway
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(by Steve Hopkins) Qualifications started on October 1, and the Main Draw saw its first action today at… Read More
Zhendong: Bundesliga’s Fan Magnet
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(by Steve Hopkins) When Fan Zhendong first arrived in Germany, there was little doubt that the defending Olympic… Read More
Kou Lei – Backhand Block & Backhand Chop Block
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Sean Zhang is executing a series of drills with the… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with Butterfly Sponsored Player Kef Noorani.… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with one of his students is… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is working on the popular footwork… Read More
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