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Open the World — The Humble Inspires the Extraordinary

Because we are small, there is room to evolve. Face the challenge and tackle from every angle. Step up to the table, connect, and develop. Believe in your potential, devoted and dedicated. That first step will open new horizons ahead. https://youtu.be/1bxRaSLA6NQ  

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WTT Adjusts Participation Requirement: The “Fan Rule”?

(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) A press release this morning from World Table Tennis (WTT) seemingly reverses direction on participation requirements in key WTT Series events.  WTT announced today that they will remove mandatory participation requirements for all WTT Grand Smashes effective immediately.  Further, two annual exemptions will be possible for WTT Champions events, allowing […]

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Outerforce Blades Overview

(by: Logan Rietz) The new Outerforce series of blades aims to bridge the gap between a traditional Outerfiber orientation and the Innerfiber style. In an effort to make Outerfiber blades more accessible, this new line is made with a low-density wood and offers a shorter trajectory, reducing overhitting errors while maintaining decent speed.  With this […]

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Why Are You Attacking Heavy Backspin Into the Net?

(by Larry Hodges) You know the ball has heavy backspin. You know you have to either open your racket, hit upward, or both. And yet, players still often attack heavy backspin balls into the net far more often than off the end. In theory, since you are compensating for the heavy backspin, you should go […]

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Who’s On Top – US Men

(by Steve Hopkins) The USA’s pull in our sport is increasing.  WTT events now regularly grace our shores, the United States Smash (the first of this highest level of WTT tour events) will be played this July in Las Vegas likely bringing the highest level of prize money for a single table tennis tournament that […]

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Butterfly Training Tips with Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Random Sequence Looping

(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips,  Arantxa Cossio Aceves is executing a Random Sequence Looping Drill https://youtu.be/fUR-ZHl-zfs 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

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Tan’s Table Tennis Training Club

(by Steve Hopkins) Tan’s Table Tennis Training Club is the first full-time table tennis club in the greater Cincinnati area.  The club is located just to the Northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, a few miles from the 275 Expressway and just off of I-42.    The location provides easy access to greater Cincinnati and Dayton. The […]

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Shidong Shines in Singapore

(by Steve Hopkins) World No. 2 Lin Shidong entered the Singapore Smash just 1000 points behind World No. 1 Wang Chuqin.  Shidong shined in Singapore, with dominant results extending across three events. In Singles, Shidong went 3-0, 3-1, 3-0, 4-1, and 4-0 to reach the Final.  And once in that Final, he outlasted World No. […]

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Butterfly Training Tips with Anav Gupta – Middle, Forehand, Middle, Backhand

(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Anav Gupta is going the reversed Stroke Chemistry Drill Middle, Forehand, Middle, Backhand https://youtu.be/aEzwevpJSA8 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

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WTT Series Comes to Spokane

August 4, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Spokane is set to become the epicenter of international table tennis this week. … Read More

WAB Club Feature: Citius Club

August 3, 2025
(By Steve Hopkins) The Citius Club at the Richmond Olympic Oval is just South of the Vancouver Airport… Read More

Two in a Row for Calderano

August 3, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Contender Series event in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil ended today, and… Read More

Duda and Hugo Reach Final in Brazil

August 3, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Contender Series is in Brazil this week.  Brazil-native Hugo Calderano is… Read More

Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Backhand Loop to Footwork Play

August 3, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips,  Arantxa Cossio Aceves is executing a Backhand Loop, followed by Footwork… Read More

Calderano through to Quarters at WTT Contender Brazil

August 2, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The WTT Contender Series is in Brazil this week, and the top seed… Read More

Edmarie Leon – BH, Middle, BH, Wide FH

August 2, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Edmarie Leon is playing the popular footwork drill Backhand, Middle,… Read More

After Contact, Push Off With Your Toes

August 1, 2025
1 Forehand topspin from Forehand against topspin to Forehand, 1 Forehand topspin from middle against topspin to Forehand,… Read More
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