(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) WTT’s Star Contender series events are a bridge between lower level Contender level events and the top tier Champions level events. The prize money is below $250,000, ranking points are 600 for the winners, and depending upon the location the entrants are often a mix of young players quickly rising […]
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Dusseldorf and Saarbrucken Battle in TTBL
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo TTBL) When the two teams met in December, Saarbrucken beat Borussia Dusseldorf 3-2 on the strength of a 3-1 doubles win. Today, the rematch went to Dusseldorf – giving them sole possession of first place and dropping Saarbrucken to third (behind Werder Bremen). Sunday’s match was in Dusseldorf with 3300 fans […]
Fan Loses Twice As Saarbrucken Advances
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo ETTU) If you were drafting an all-star squad from the best players in the team of the in the world, you’d have a tough time picking a better team than the one Saarbrucken has assembled. Fan Zhendong, Truls Moregard, Patrick Franziska, and Darko Jorgic is a formidable group of European Champions, […]
How to Loop Stronger!
Posted onRobot serves short backspin to Forehand/middle, Logan Backhand swipe to Backhand, robot plays topspin to long Backhand, Logan plays Backhand Hack off the bounce, robot plays backspin to long Backhand and Logan Forehand topspin from Backhand to elbow FETHOMANIA 22 / Drill 2 https://youtube.com/shorts/GZ5AuIt-Axc All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime […]
BTY ASM-S8 – The Right First Step in Table Tennis
Posted on(by Edgardo Vázquez, Puerto Rico National Coach / Butterfly America Sponsored Coach) When someone starts playing table tennis, the racket matters more than it seems. The Butterfly BTY ASM-S8 is a recreational racket designed precisely for that: to give a good start, build confidence, and allow the player to enjoy themselves from day one. Inspired […]
What Equipment Does Amy Wang Use? | Amy’s New Butterfly Setup
Posted on(by Bowmar Sports) One of the most frequently asked questions from fans has finally been answered in the YouTube video bellow: What equipment does Amy Wang use? Following Butterfly’s announcement of the signing of elite American table tennis star Amy Wang., interest around her playing setup has grown rapidly. Players and fans alike are eager […]
How to Perform a Chop Block!
Posted onRobot serves short backspin to Forehand/middle, Logan Backhand swipe to Backhand, robot plays topspin to long Backhand and Logan plays Backhand Hack off the bounce FETHOMANIA 22 / Drill 1 https://youtube.com/shorts/EhJJ2uq_uOc All FETHOMANIA drills are performed on the Butterfly Amicus Prime Robot. To learn more about the Amicus Prime, click here. For more FETHOMANIA […]
Calderano Takes Over No. 2 in Newest World Rankings
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Wang Chuqin remains firmly in the top spot, but 19 others in the Top 25 of shifted positions in a very active update to the World Rankings. Within the Top 5, Hugo Calderano has moved up one spot to No. 2. He is now 175 points ahead of Lin Shidong […]
Positioning Part 2 of 4: On the Receive
Posted on(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Where to position yourself on the receive is one of those things that has evolved over the years, especially with the advent of the banana backhand flip. There was a time when many top players favored forehand receives, even against short serves. […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]
Lingshaui Meng – Forehand Loop Pivot & Wide Forehand
July 23, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Lingshaui Meng is working with a student on the Forehand… Read More
Fifteen Important Deep Serves
July 22, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) When you serve fast & deep, you… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Arantxa Cossio Aceves is focucing on setting up an opening… Read More
Yu Di – Backhand Loop Crosscourt & Down the line
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is executing the Backhand Loop from underspin, followed… Read More
Through the Eyes of Our Coaches & Players: By Coach Jeff Yamada
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(by Coach Jeff Yamada / Butterfly Americas) The Power of the Timeout: Lessons From Four Critical Matches Timeouts… Read More
Kou Lei Banana Flip Crosscourt
July 20, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is moving to the middle of the table,… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Vancouver Table Tennis Club
July 19, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The Vancouver Table Tennis Club (VTTC) stands as one of the largest table tennis facilities… Read More
MLTT Meet the Teams: Atlanta Blazers
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Atlanta Blazers enter Season 4 with renewed ambition after adding significant firepower… Read More
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