(Article, pics & video by Tony Murnahan) The Butterfly Cup was successfully held on September 3-5, 2021, despite many hurdles and challenges that were thrown our way! The event took place at the wonderful Freedom Courts Sportsplex in Fayetteville, North Carolina over Labor Day weekend and was hosted by the Cape Fear Table Tennis Club. […]
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Ochsenhausen and Jha Win
(by Steve Hopkins) A week ago in the German League (TTBL), there were three undefeated teams. Borussia Dusseldorf topped Neu Ulm, leaving just Dusseldof and Ochsenhausen undefeated. Today, Ochsenhausen faced off against No. 3 Neu Ulm, with the winner holding the second position. In the opening match, Tiago Apolonia beat Simon Gauzy 3-2, giving Neu […]
PongNow: Jenson Van Emburgh
(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow Interview Series – talking table tennis to some of the best players and personalities in the sport. The guest this week is Jenson Van Emburgh – fresh off his Bronze Medal performance at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Big smiles from Paralympian Bronze Medalist Jenson Van Emburgh this week as […]
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Butterfly Training Tips: Footwork & Transition Drill For Beginners With Jishan Liang
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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 403
Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi, I would like to get Harimoto Chinese Penhold blade. Between Harimoto Innerforce ALC CS, Innerforce ZLC CS and Innerforce Super ZLC CS, which one are more easy to control? What is the pros and cons in between? Dignic 05, 64, 80 and Dignic 09C which is more […]
15th Si & Patty Wasserman Jr. Open Table Tennis Championships
The 15th Si and Patty Wasserman Jr/Open Table Tennis Championships (Formally called the South Shore Open) is coming up on November 5-7, 2021 in Highland, Indiana. Venue: Lincoln Center Fieldhouse 2450 Lincoln St. Highland, In. 46322 (Sport floors 35 ft. ceilings) Equipment: 30 Butterfly & Donic tables/nets with full barriers. Butterfly R40+ balls (white) Tournament […]
Coaching Tip of the Week – Use Your Strengths, But Test Your Opponent
(By Larry Hodges) It’s wise to approach a match with the idea of using your strengths, but don’t forget to test your opponent as well. You don’t want to lose a match because you didn’t know about a glaring weakness in his game! This is why it’s often good to scout out an opponent in […]
Butterfly Training Tips: Backhand Topspin Serve Return With Sean Zhang
Backhand Topspin Serve Return Learn more about Sean Zhang here Don’t have anyone to practice this drill with? Learn more about our Amicus and Practice Partner Robots here 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.
African Championships Update: Assar and Aruna Into the Semis
(Steve Hopkins) Egypt and Nigeria have each had periods of dominance in Africa. Nigeria has had strong individual players, with recognizable names like Quadri Aruna and Segun Toriola leading the way. Egypt has had depth, and has dominated the team competitions – winning 10 of the last 12 African Men’s titles and 9 of the […]
Thankful for Wins: Chicago Has Flawless Week 7
November 27, 2025
(by: Major League Table Tennis) Emmanuel Lebesson and Lily Zhang make history in Hollywood, FL 🐊 Chicago Wind (8-4)… Read More
Relax Your Shoulder
November 26, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long Forehand, Jhon plays… Read More
Yu Di – Backhand Loop from underspin
November 26, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is focusing on the Backhand Loop from underspin… Read More
More Weight on the Right Leg
November 24, 2025
Basic exercises: Pushing and powerful first ball attack – Robot plays heavy backspin to long BH, Jhon plays… Read More
Do You Want to Be a Smart Table Tennis Player?
November 24, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) It’s a two-step process. Focus on both steps, and it’ll happen. First, think about the… Read More
Kou Lei – Forehand Looping the Flip
November 24, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with his student on Forehand Looping… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Ly Table Tennis Academy
November 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The Ly Table Tennis Academy in Montreal has been home to many members of the… Read More
ITTF World Youth Championships: Early Action
November 23, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Today was the first day of action at the ITTF World Youth Championships in… Read More
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