(by Steve Hopkins) I recently had opportunity to play with the Butterfly R40+ Ball. The R40+ is a new product, and was not widely released before the current health crisis shut down the sport in most locations. I generally start my reviews by noting that I’m not a pro. I am a 2000-level club player and a […]
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Seemiller – The American: North Korea
Posted onSeemiller: The American (by Steve Hopkins) One of the most storied players in American table tennis history, Dan Seemiller. He first qualified for the US Team in 1972, was the top ranked player in the country by 1974, won five US National Championships, and logged an amazing international record that at one point included completing […]
Aerobic TT at Home (Workout #7)
Posted onSteve Rowe, the founder of AerobicTableTennis has provided a number of workouts titled Aerobic Table Tennis at Home. The program is designed to help keep everyone fit (and indoors) during the coronavirus lockdown. As the site notes: The sessions are for everyone, children and adults. No table tennis experience is needed to take part. View […]
Kanak’s Voice
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) On Tuesday night’s finale of NBC’s musical competition series “The Voice”, there was a segment promoting the Olympics. The show hosts were paired with Olympic athletes and given a quick preview of those athlete’s sports. The hosts then tried to participate. Blake Shelton tried Olympic Curling, John Legend tried Artistic Swimming, and […]
Ask The Experts: Larry Thoman No. 341
Posted onButterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: What do the different colors mean on the control panel LEDs for the Amicus Professional Robot? Answer: This Ask the Experts question was answered by Larry Thoman. He is a Table Tennis Robot Guru. Larry’s response is below: The Ball LEDs are the LEDs above the buttons marked 1–8. […]
BUTTERFLY FAVORITES – The Beauty of the Butterfly Blade
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) We pulled this video out of the archives from late 2017 (the video is titled “How Butterfly Table Tennis Blades are Made”). It was designed to demonstrate the detailed craftsmanship, consistency, and quality. But for this time of crisis in some areas of the US, this is a nice memory of the […]
Coaching Tip of The Week: Mind Games: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Posted on(By Larry Hodges) There are mind games in all sports. Some are okay; others are not. The key difference is whether the mind game involves some sort of table tennis skill or tactic, as opposed to just finding ways to bother or even cheat the opponent. If an opponent plays mind games and it’s bad […]
Dignics 09c: A Non-Pro Review
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) I recently had opportunity to try Dignics 09C. I’ve now used the rubber for about 8 hours of playing time and I’m pleased with the result. I’ve been playing with Butterfly Tenergy and Dignics rubbers for some time. Most recently I had Dignics 80 on my forehand and Dignics 64 on my […]
Open Doors: Central Florida Table Tennis Club
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The Central Florida Table Tennis Club (CFTTC) opened last week in Orlando. The State of Florida does have some restrictions in place, but most business there are now allowed to be open with specific occupancy limitations and with certain sanitation requirements. In compliance with these State restrictions and with health and safety […]
PongNow: Boo’s Brothers Jim McQueen, Pete May, Derek May
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. In this edition, Jim McQueen, Pete May, and Derek May share stories about their time competing as the Boo’s Brothers. YouTube users can Subscribe to receive notices when future PongNow videos post. __________________________ […]
Angel Naranjo – Reversed Pendulum Serve
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Traaining Tips, Angel Naranjo is demonstrating the Reversed Pendulum Serve to the… Read More
Harimoto and Hayata Win in Frankfurt
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Germany's Patrick Franziska gave hope to Germany fans with his heroics, but ultimately… Read More
Playing Lefties
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame) The problem with playing lefties is two-fold:… Read More
Butterfly Players Hold Both World No. 1 Spots
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(by Steve Hopkins) Butterfly has signed Wang Manyu of China, and the timing couldn't be better. Butterfly players… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Central Florida Table Tennis Club
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(by Steve Hopkins) Located on South Orange Blossom Trail, just south of downtown Orlando, Central Florida Table Tennis… Read More
3 Germans and 3 Japanese reach Quarters in Frankfurt
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(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The top two seeds avoided early upsets as both Matsushima and Harimoto reach… Read More
Yu Di – Forehand Loop Timing
November 5, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Yu Di is demonstrating exact dynamics of the timing of… Read More
Shashin Shodhan Amicus Training Series – Forehand Flip
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(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Amicus Training Series, Shashin Shodhan In this Amicus Training Series, Shashin Shodhan is… Read More
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