(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 […]
Through the Eyes of Our Coaches & Players: By Satya Aspathi Pan American Journey
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(by Satya Aspathi / Butterfly Americas) Last August at the Pan American Junior Games, I experienced how quickly… Read More
Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Forehand & Backhand Loop from underspin
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Arantxa Cossio Aceves is executing an Opening Loop, followed by… Read More
Tiana Piyadasa – Backhand Smash
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Tiana Piyadasa is executing full table random https://youtu.be/4s6EjFElfGs Stay “In The… Read More
The Value of Down the Line
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Crosscourt. It's so much easier to hit… Read More
Geovanny Coello – Gameplay Sequencing
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Geovanny Coello is in action a the World Veteran's… Read More
2026 US Nationals Recap
July 12, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) When action began on July 3rd in San Jose for this rendition of the US… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: True North Table Tennis
July 12, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) True North Table Tennis Centre is located in Scarborough Ontario, a suburb just North of… Read More
Serving as Head Coach for Puerto Rico’s U11 and U13 National Teams By Carlos Gracia
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(By Coach Carlos Gracia) Serving as the Head of the Puerto Rico U11 and U13 National Team delegation… Read More
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