(by Steve Hopkins) The 2026 European Championships are underway today at Arena Stožice in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Over the next week, nearly 300 players from 45 countries will compete to be the European Champion in five events: Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The Championships open with qualification rounds, and Europe’s […]
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China Smash: Matsushima’s Perfect Week
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Early in the week it was announced that Sora Matsushima was the new World No. 1, and today he closed the week with an exclamation point – a victory at the China Smash in Beijing. In his Semifinal match on Sunday, Matsushima eliminated the last remaining Chinese player – a tight 4-2 […]
Carlos Hernandez – Miami Open Finals
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Carlos Hernandez is in action taking the victory at the Miami Open https://youtu.be/cbBy_-N6SAY 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
Sora Soars to World No. 1
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) There’s a new name at the top of the World Rankings, and it is an historic one. Sora Matsushima jumped two spots from No. 3 to claim World No. 1 for the first time. Matsushima is the first non-Chinese player to hold the top spot since Timo Boll in 2018. He is […]
China Smash: Only Four Remain in Beijing
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The World No. 1 (Sora Matsushima) will face the sole remaining Chinese player (Zhou Qihao) in one Semifinal and Hugo Calderano will face Lin Yun-Ju in the other as the final day of the China Smash gets underway on Sunday. The China Smash has been full of surprises from the start. Wang […]
Kou Lei – Long Pips Blocking
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is looping to his chopper student while they are blocking with Long pips https://youtu.be/9HkljEWJd6M 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
Rachid El Bou Bou – Backhand Loop Serve to middle
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is executing Backhand Looping the serve to the middle range of the table. https://youtu.be/wXZtN–6T5I 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
Kou Lei – Banana Flip & Random Play
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working sequence play that starts with a serve, a flp, then random play. https://youtu.be/k4Z84MpZ2Dw 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
ITTF Americas Pan American U11 & U13 Championships
Posted on(by Coach Maggie Tian) Congratulations to Team USA’s U11 and U13 athletes for an incredible performance at the Pan American Championships! This tournament was not only a test of their technical skills and daily training, but also an invaluable international competitive experience. As a coach, I was deeply proud to see our young players stand […]
Kou Lei – Long Slide Bump Serve Return
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is serving and his chopper student is executing a Slide/Bump Serve Return https://youtu.be/2AdrLxrsZNo 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
🎥 Episode 20: Ask The Expert Live With Logan Rietz | ZLC Carbon Blades
October 22, 2026
(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert, Butterfly Equipment Specialist Logan Rietz breaks down the… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Forehand Loop Serve Crosscourt
October 21, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is working on Forehand Looping the… Read More
ITTF Americas Update: American Women Win, Men Finish Third in Teams Event
October 20, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) The ITTF-Americas Championships are underway in Lima, Peru, and if the first three… Read More
Kou Lei – Middle Corners
October 20, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working with Butterfly Sponsored Player Kef Noorani,… Read More
The Mental State of a Looper Against a Push
October 19, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) If you are a looper - and… Read More
Xiangjing Zhang – Opening Play Variations
October 19, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Sean Zhang is executing three types of Opening Play Variations.… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: California Table Tennis
October 18, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Nestled in Rosemead, California, at the heart of the San Gabriel Valley near Los Angeles,… Read More
Felix Lebrun Captures a Pair of Titles in Ljubljana
October 18, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) In 2024, Alexis Lebrun won the last European Championship - this year it was younger… Read More
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