(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Wang Chuqin began 2025 as the top ranked player, about 2500 points ahead of second place Lin Shidong. At the start of 2026, those two players will be in the same position (with about the same point spread between them). The next five players are the same as well, though […]
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German Cup Final Four – Saarbrucken Wins to Open 2026
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The TTBL German Cup (Pokal Final) is a mid-year tournament that starts with 12 teams and ends with a single-day “final four” event where the Semifinals and Finals are played on the same day. This year, the final four teams were FC Saarbrucken TT, TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen, TTC RhonSprudel Fulda-Maberzell, and TTC […]
WTT Announces Finals Format Changes to Limit Player Workload
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The 2025 year ended with the WTT Finals, a solid conclusion to an exciting year – but with some key injuries late in the event that affected the outcome. World No. 1 Wang Chuqin had had a strong showing against Alexis Lebrun on his way to the Semifinals, but then […]
Chirag Pradhan – US Open Highlights
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Highlights, Chirag Pradhan is in action at the US Open https://youtu.be/-cDFZjweAjM 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
Karolayn Maldonaldo – Random Thoughts during training
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) Take a look at the random thoughts that are happening when, Karolayn Maldonado is training daily. https://youtu.be/lfX5YR1O1ag 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
To Make the Forehand Loop Stronger
Posted onRobot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to Backhand, robot plays one topspin to end line Backhand, Logan Backhand chop to Backhand, robot playsone backspin push to long Backhand and Logan Forehand topspin against backspin from Backhand to elbow of right handed player. FETHOMANIA 19 / Drill 4 https://youtube.com/shorts/uhj7nbe7C6A All FETHOMANIA […]
Outerforce Series | 5-ply wood + 2 CAF (Control Assist Fiber)
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports) In this series, Coach Pace introduces the Outerforce CAF, a table tennis blade designed to support modern technique without overwhelming the player with excessive speed. The Butterfly Outerforce Series is built for players seeking a refined balance between control, feel, and controlled offensive play. Featuring a 5-ply wood + 2 CAF (Control […]
Approach the Ball Lower
Posted onRobot alternates one topspin to end line Backhand and 1 backspin push to half long Backhand (Logan alternates with in and out footwork Backhand chop and Backhand push) FETHOMANIA 19 / Drill 3 https://youtube.com/shorts/X-DrEDYgQBg All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. To learn more about the Amicus Prime, click here. For […]
Keep Right Leg More in the Back
Posted onRobot plays topspin ball to the Backhand end line, Logan plays Backhand chop to Backhand, robot plays topspin half long to Forehand and Logan plays Forehand floater ball (in & out movement against longer and shorter topspin balls) FETHOMANIA 19 / Drill 2 https://youtube.com/shorts/isaKPFrHsP4 All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. […]
Coaching Yourself, Part 5 of 5: The Big Matches – Tournaments and Leagues
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Now is the time to focus on WINNING!!! A big part of that is playing smart tactics. Whenever possible, scout out your upcoming opponents. This means three things: watching them play at the tournament; watching them on video; and asking others about that […]
The ITTF Pan American Para Championships: Pressure, Planning, and a Breakthrough Performance By Jeff Yamada
June 9, 2026
(By Coach Jeff Yamada) Just two days after the ITTF World Para Elite concluded, we returned to the… Read More
The Messy Middle: Harnessing Mid-Year Reflection by Dr. Alan Chu
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(by Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC, ISSP-R) 2026 Mental Training Tip It's that time of year again. The excitement… Read More
🎥 Episode 10: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | Blade Materials
June 9, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) Choosing the right table tennis blade can be challenging, especially with so many technologies available… Read More
Austin Table Tennis Club Elevates 2026 Competitive Season with Butterfly Partnership
June 9, 2026
(By Austin Table Tennis Club) AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is proud to announce a… Read More
Do You Hit to the Three Spots?
June 8, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Table tennis is chess at lightning speed.… Read More
Kou Lei – Forehand Short Serve Return
June 8, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is executing the short serve return using the… Read More
WAB Club Feature: Table Tennis America
June 7, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) With their location in Fremont, California, Table Tennis America is great position to serve the… Read More
Van Emburgh Builds Momentum in Brazil and Slovenia
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(by Steve Hopkins) Jenson Van Emburgh continued his international campaign with a pair of strong results at ITTF… Read More
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