Tip of the Week – Serving Long

Posted on August 5, 2019

(By Larry Hodges) Serving deep has one major advantage and one major disadvantage. The advantage is that it forces an opponent to contact the ball as far from his/her target (your side of the table) as possible. The disadvantage is that it allows an opponent to attack more readily, especially with a loop drive. (Note […]

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Patryk Zyworonek Joins Butterfly

Posted on August 5, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins) This week, Bowmar Sports announced that Patryk Zyworonek, 2019 Under 10 Boys Singles Champion, has joined the Bowmar Sports Butterfly Team.  In addition to winning  the Gold in the U10, Patryk also was a Doubles Semifnalist in the Mini Cadet event, and won the Hopes Tour Boy’s Division at Maryland TTC earlier this […]

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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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