Pan Am Games – Underway in Lima

Posted on August 4, 2019

Pan Am Games – Underway in Lima (by Steve Hopkins) The 2019 Pan American Games are underway in Lima, Peru.  The tournament will run from August 4 to 10 with Doubles events starting Sunday and Singles and Team events later this week and concluding next weekend. The top seed in Men’s Singles is Hugo Calderano […]

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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 258

Posted on August 3, 2019

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 258 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello i would like to get a blade speedy forehand defensive chop backhand suggest me rubber and blades im not pro Answer: This ask the Experts question was answered by David Zhuang. He is the head coach at Princeton Pong in New Jersey. Coach […]

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Ask The Experts: Sung Soo Jung No. 257

Posted on August 2, 2019

Ask The Experts: Sung Soo Jung No. 257 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I have been playing with SPW for over a yr now and it’s a great blade for looping which is what I love to do and play defensive and smash with my backhand. I know with more speed comes less […]

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WAB Club Feature: New York Table Tennis Inc.

Posted on August 2, 2019

WAB Club Feature: New York Table Tennis Inc. (by Steve Hopkins) The New York Table Tennis facility at 45-19 162nd St. in Flushing, New York in the borough of Queens.  NYTT is positioned between 295, 495, and 678 with easy access from car and public transportation.  The 2800 square foot facility has 10 Butterfly tables, […]

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August Rankings: Xu Keeps Top Spot

Posted on August 1, 2019

August Rankings: Xu Keeps Top Spot (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The ITTF August rankings are out and Xu Xin has held on to the top spot. Fan Zhendong moved up a spot to No. 2, and Ma Long has jumped up two spots to No. 3. Lin Gaoyuan has slid two spots to No. […]

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Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 256

Posted on August 1, 2019

Ask The Experts: Jon Ebuen, No. 256 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello Coach, I want to upgrade my son racket with the combination with control and speed. At present, he is using Stiga all-round classic blade with Mark-V and Donic rubber. Pleas advise. Warm Regards, Mohit UPPAL   Answer: Hi Mohit, Thank […]

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Ask The Experts: Jinxin Wang No. 255

Posted on July 31, 2019

Ask The Experts: Jinxin Wang No. 255 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi! I want you to compare the Timo boll ZLC to the zhang jike ZLC and also the zhang jike super ZLC. What are the differences between those 3? (Speed, hardness and dwell) Answer:  Your Ask the Experts question was answered […]

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Ask The Experts: Hui Wang No. 254

Posted on July 30, 2019

Ask The Experts: Hui Wang No. 254 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi coach, I was wondering if you could recommend me a blade, a forehand rubber and a backhand rubber. I am a division 1 player in my region. I am a forehand dominant player. I am aggressive on the forehand. My […]

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Ask The Experts: Jishan Liang, No. 253

Posted on July 29, 2019

Ask The Experts: Jishan Liang, No. 253 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  What is the difference between Innerfoce ZLC and Zhang Jike ZLC? Which one is better with my existing setup? Answer: Your Ask the Experts question was answered by Jishan Liang. He is one of the coaches at New York Indoor Sports Club in College […]

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Do You Want to Know an Opponent’s Rating Before a Match?

Posted on July 29, 2019

(By Larry Hodges) If you know your opponent’s rating before a match, you have several advantages: You can use tactics and techniques that will generally defeat that level; If the opponent is lower rated, you can go in with confidence; If the opponent is higher rated, you can go in feeling you have nothing to […]

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