(by Steve Hopkins) The Semifinals and Finals of the China Construction Bank Europe Top 16 Cup were played in Montreux, Switzerland on Sunday. In the Semifinals, it was Dang Qiu over Pitchford, and Jorgic over Ovtcharov. The script of both matches was similar with tight individual games, but a dominant result for the winner. Ovtcharov […]
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Euro 16: Qiu, Ovtcharov, Jorgic, and Pitchford in Semis
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The China Construction Bank Europe Top 16 Cup is taking place in Montreux, Switzerland this week. The Final 8 were Moregardh, Pitchford, Karlsson, Qiu, Ovtcharov, Gacina, Gauzy, and Jorgic. The biggest upset of Saturday was England’s Liam Pitchford over top seed Truls Moregardh. Their match was a true seesaw battle, with a tight […]
2023 Junior US National Team Trials: Early Rounds
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The 2023 Junior US National Team Trials are underway in Charlotte, North Carolina. There are 10 events – U19, U17, U15, U13, and U11 age categories for boys and girls. The selection process awards the 2023 US National Champion the first position on the US National team (for the respective age band). […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Bob Chen – Power Backhand Loops
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen is focusing on executing Power Backhand Loops. Bob Chen is a coach at Swan Warriors Table Tennis Center in Santa Clara. 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 […]
Butterfly Ask The Experts No. 437 – by: Tawny Banh
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports Team) Question: May I know what brand of pimple tawny banh uses in the backhand. How thick is the sponge? Answer: Hi Azuan, I have been retired from competition since 2007. I used to use medium pips on my backhand back during my many competitive years. Currently, I’m managing my club, […]
Butterfly Ask The Experts No. 436 – by: Jeffrey Zeng
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports Team) Question: Im wondering on which rubbers I should pair with my new Viscaria blade, now I always used a nittaku acoustic. I first played with fxp in my backhand which I actually liked looking back at it cause it was nice soft and have me safety en dwell time and arc […]
Butterfly Training Tips With Emily Tan – Random Play
Posted on(by: Bomar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Emily Tan is focusing on increasing her reflexes and handspeed doing random play 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 Tashiya Piyadas – Short Push & Loop
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports Team) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Tashiya Piyadasa is executing a push, followed by a forehand loop from underspin. 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.
2023 Fremont Butterfly February Open Tournament
Posted on(by: Fremont Table Tennis Academy) The 2023 Fremont Butterfly February Open featured a wide range of players over the past 3-day weekend. There were 10 rating events, Open Singles for any rating, 3 juniors’ events, and also now a senior’s event. Players battled for 3 days for trophies, medals, and bragging rights to be champions, […]
Euro League: Surprise Win by Dusseldorf – through to Face Saarbrucken
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTFWorld) Neu Ulm’s loaded team of Harimoto, Moregardh, and Ovtcharov narrowly escaped their home match against Borussia Dusseldorf today 3-2 earlier in the week. The result flipped on Sunday as Kallberg defeated Ovtcharov 3-2 and Qui defeated Harimoto 3-2 to give Dusseldorf a commanding lead. Neu Ulm then fought back with […]
Experience the 2026 U.S. Open Teams Championships presented by Butterfly!
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(Coach Di Liu) In table tennis, we often discuss techniques: Forehand, backhand, serve, receive and footwork. But there… Read More
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Lingshaui Meng focusing on looping a half long ball after… Read More
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) A practice match is just that -… Read More
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(by Showtime Table Tennis/Butterfly Americas) Following our July update, the Ontario Summer Games took place locally in Waterloo… Read More
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