(by Steve Hopkins) With their location just North of Atlanta in Johns Creek, Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy has a strong presence in the largest metropolitan area in the Southeast. AITTA is the result of a 2014 merger between Yang’s Table Tennis Academy and Atlanta Table Tennis Academy. They have full-time coaches across and have […]
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Butterfly Favorite: The Evolution of Harimoto
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) From a very young age, Japan’s Tomokazu Harimot0 was destined to make his mark on this sport. Ten years ago, he was dominating age groups in Japan (age groups that in Japan have cute names like the Bambi Division and the Turnip Division – he won both twice). In 2016 he was […]
PongNow: Angel Luis Naranjo Lopez
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) This edition of the PongNow interview series was conducted in Spanish by Estefania Ramirios. The guest is Angel Luis Naranjo Lopez, a rising star who has already accumulated considerable international experience playing for the Puerto Rican National Team. See the Spanish Language interview with English text in the video below. _________________________ […]
USATT’s T2 Season 2: Friend over Pech
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) USA Table Tennis’s T2 Challenge Series moved to Ohio this week as Chance Friend took on Seth Pech at the Samson Dubina Club in Ohio. This season of the T2 Challenge Series sill visit six cities as 32 players battle in a team format. See more about the Thursday Night Live T2 […]
Coaching Tip on Mentality by Crystal Wang
Posted on(By Crystal Wang) Having a set of tactics and plans on how to play an opponent is very important going into a match but having a good mentality both before and during the match is just equally as crucial. Especially towards the deciding points, it is more about the battle of mentalities rather than skills […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: Rally Down Faster & Quicker Players
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) When faced with faster, quicker opponents, many players try to match them in speed, and end up losing because of too many unforced errors. Instead, ask yourself if it is realistic to play at the opponent’s pace. You might decide you can do so for perhaps the first shot in a rally, […]
German League: Final Four Playoffs Finally Set
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) After a league hiatus for the Middle East Hub Events, the final matches in the German Bundesliga were played this weekend and the final four are now set. Dusseldorf secured their top seed over a month ago, but they coasted to a 3-1 win in their final match anyway. The win may […]
Tenergy 19: A Non-Pro Review
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) I recently had opportunity to try Butterfly Tenergy 19, I’ve been playing with Butterfly Tenergy and Dignics rubbers for some time. Most recently I have had Dignics 09c on my forehand and Dignics 05 on my backhand. There are some interesting differences with this rubber and I’m going to try to relay […]
WAB Club Feature: Ly Table Tennis Academy
Posted onWAB Club Feature: Ly Table Tennis Academy (by Steve Hopkins) Located in the LaSalle borough of Montreal, in the south-west portion of the Island of Montreal along the Saint Lawrence river, is the Ly Table Tennis Academy. LYTTA has 8 quality tables and is aimed at players of all levels. The club is designed with […]
PongNow: Sheila O’Dougherty
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow Interview Series – talking table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. This week’s guest is Hall of Fame member Sheila O’Dougherty – a three time collegiate champion, US Team Member, and long-time contributor to the sport. _________________________ PongNOW Interview are powered by Butterfly. […]
Looking Back (and Ahead): Olympic Table Tennis Anniversary
September 23, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo Butterfly) Table tennis made its Olympic debut in Seoul back in 1988, and it's… Read More
Kou Lei – Banana Flip & Backhand Loop Combo
September 23, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Kou Lei is working Butterfly Sponsored Player Kef Noorani. He… Read More
Anav Gupta – Backhand Off the bounce Counterloop
September 22, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is focusing on a deep serve return, followed… Read More
Are You a Tree or a Squirrel?
September 21, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) Squirrels run circles around trees, and there's… Read More
Rachid El Bou Bou – Attacking Half Long Serve
September 21, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is attacking a half long serve… Read More
MLTT Week 2 Preview: Action heads to Willowbrook
September 20, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) Major League Table Tennis moves to Compass Arena in Willowbrook, Illinois, this weekend,… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Boston Table Tennis Club
September 20, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The Boston Table Tennis Club is in Medford, just North of Cambridge and Somerville and only… Read More
USA Sweeps ITTF Americas U11 & U13 Championships
September 20, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF) The United States ran the table at home as the ITTF Americas U11… Read More
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