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ITTF September Rankings

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(by Steve Hopkins) China holds on to the top four spots, with Xu Xin, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, and Lin Gaoyuan each holding their spots.  The point separation between Xu Xin and Fan Zhendong is narrowing, so September could be a month to watch the top spot. The rest of the Top 10 are Harimoto, […]

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New York City Table Tennis Academy Grand Re-Opening

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We are very excited to re-open our doors to you all table tennis lovers.  Please pay attention to couple of things: I. Open hours Monday to Friday – 6 to 10pm (pack-up time 9:45pm) Saturday – 12 to 4pm II. Rate or Fee to play  $20 day-pass available for walk-ins and guests. $40/hour – Premium table (reservation […]

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Robert Eriksson Table Tennis Clinic

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Robert Eriksson Table Tennis Clinic Together with future stars Willhelm Kindblad from Sweden and Seth Pech from Cleveland, Ohio. About the coaches Robert Eriksson, 33 years old, 2700 level Professional player in the Swedish, French, Danish Super Leagues for 13 years Sweden National Championships Men’s Singles Bronze Medalist Sweden National Championships Men’s Doubles Bronze Medalist […]

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Ask The Experts: Jun Gao No. 269

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Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi I’m looking for suggestions on a Japanese penhold blade and rubber combination. I recently resumed playing about 3 times a week, after having stopped playing for many years. Currently using an old pre-assembled racket and the rubber feels a bit “dead” eventhough it can still generate some […]

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WAB FEATURED CLUB: FULLERTON TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY

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(by Steve Hopkins) Fullerton Table Tennis Academy is located off Imperial Highway in Fullerton, California.  The facility is near Bonita Pl and S Harbor Blvd/E Imperial Hwy in the neighborhoods of La Habra.  This positions the club just North of Anaheim with easy access to the greater Los Angeles area. The Academy focuses on the skills […]

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Czech Open Recap: Lin Yun-Ju’s First Tour Win

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(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) A year ago, Taipei’s Lin Yun-Ju had a great year as a junior.  At the time, he was seventeen and managed to win three U21 events at World Tour events and finished in the Top 4 at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.  In March of this year, Lin […]

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LATTA Open Tournament: Aug. 24, 2019!!! Register Now!!!

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Hello Table Tennis Enthusiasts, LATTA OPEN:  SATURDAY, AUG. 24, 2019 (USATT SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT!!! Come join us this Saturday at my LATTA Open!  As always, 2 Players advance from preliminary round robin in all events!  Singles events include U1050RR, U1300RR, U1450RR, U1650RR, U1800RR, U1900RR, U2075, U2175RR, U2300RR!  PRIZE $$$ in events U1900 to U2300!  Trophies awarded in U1050 […]

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Ask The Experts: Jörg Bitzigeio, No. 268

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Ask The Experts: Jörg Bitzigeio, No. 268 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Would like to check with you. I have seen Tiago Apolonia ZLC and Jun Mizutani ZLC. i see the wood used is the same. The one difference i see is Tiago Apolonia ZLC, the carbon layer is set on 3rd layer. […]

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Portland Paddlers Win MLTT Season 3

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(by Steve Hopkins) Why is there a Golden Game?  For Moments Like These. With the entire season hanging… Read More

WAB CLUB FEATURE: Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club

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(by Steve Hopkins) Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club (SPTTC) is located in Bellevue, Washington, off of highway SR-520… Read More

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) After anchoring Team Puerto Rico to a win earlier in the week, Angel… Read More

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(by Steve Hopkins) The 2026 US Junior National Ranking Tournament II wrapped up last week at HITTA in… Read More

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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) One hundred years after the inaugural World Championships were held in London (1926),… Read More

World Table Tennis Day in Rhode Island

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(by Steve Hopkins) With an official proclamation this week in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, the state… Read More

Jenson Van Emburgh back on the International Stage: Brazil to Slovenia

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(by Steve Hopkins) After months of recovery and rebuilding, Jenson Ven Emburgh is heading back to the international… Read More

Marcos Madrid – 3 Point Forehand Loop

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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Marcos Madrid is executing the 3 Point Forehand Loop Footwork… Read More
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