ITTF March Rankings – And a Peek at April

Posted on March 15, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins) Perhaps the most notable fact about the ITTF World Rankings lists for March is that this is the first time since the new rankings process was instituted that no one in the Top 10 changed positions.  That new process has an emphasis on participation and was designed to create more movement – […]

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Ask The Experts: Jun Gao No. 209

Posted on March 11, 2019

Ask The Experts: Jun Gao No. 219Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer   Question:I am an intermediate cpen player for the last 2 years and playing style is like Wang Hao Chinese player. My setup is the Stiga blade and the Donic rubbers as mentioned above. I am thinking to upgrade my setup to butterfly […]

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Ask The Experts: Sung Soo Jung No. 208

Posted on March 11, 2019

Ask The Experts: Sung Soo JungButterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello,I am struggling to find a blade that suite both my forehand and backhand. The timo boll alc suite my forehand really good but not my backhand. I have tried another blade «stiga clipper wood» and i Had Really good control with backhand […]

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Ask The Experts: Min Kim No. 207

Posted on March 11, 2019

Ask The Experts: Min KimButterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am trying to buy a Primorac Carbon blade with Rozena rubbers, but I have some questions: 1) If this a good combination for an intermediate player? or there is a better recomendation for me, considering that my maximum budget is $240. 2) About […]

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Coaching Tip of the Week: How to Beat a MUCH Stronger Player

Posted on March 11, 2019

(By Larry Hodges) Let’s start with a reality check: A much stronger player (MSP) is going to beat you if he plays his level. That’s why he’s an MSP. But everybody has “off” days, and if you want to maximize your chances of knocking off a MSP (other than simply improving your own game, in […]

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2019 Canadian Championships Underway

Posted on March 10, 2019

March 7 – 10, 2019Pan Am CentreMarkham, ON Players Schedule These are provisional start times with subsequent matches following: Wednesday, 3/6: Practice 16:00 – 20:00 Thursday, 3/7: Men’s U-21 – 9:00, Women’s U-21 – 10:00, Women’s Veterans – 17:00, Men’s O-50 – 17:00, Men’s O-50 Finals – 19:45 Friday, 3/8: Mixed Doubles – 9:00, Men’s […]

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WAB Club Feature: California Table Tennis

Posted on March 10, 2019

(By Steve Hopkins) Located in Rosemead, California, in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley just minutes away from Pasadena, Temple City, Arcadia, San Gabriel, and El Monte, is a unique, full-time table tennis facility. California Table Tennis offers 16 Butterfly tables, professional rubber flooring, and some of the best playing conditions available in the […]

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China’s 2019 Championships Team: Not Marvellous?

Posted on March 8, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins) China is at no loss of great table tennis talent.  They hold the top three spots in the World Rankings, and one of their leaders, Ma Long, has dropped as he has recovered from injury.  But most recently, China held an invitational that featured the best 12 players in their country.  This […]

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Why is Boll Strong? #6 (Video in English)

Posted on March 8, 2019

Why is Boll Strong? #6 (Video in English) (Courtesy of BUTTERFLY/TAKUREPO.com) Special ProgramQ: Why is Boll strong?A: A Message From Timo Boll Timo Boll (GER) ascended to the World no. 1 spot in March 2018. I think the best players in the world are nearly equal.   You cannot afford any weak points in your game […]

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Ask The Experts: Junya Chen No. 206

Posted on March 8, 2019

Ask The Experts: Junya Chen No. 206Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am a high beginner level player and play from the mid to far table, I often love to smash and play quick to finish my opponent off. I often hit lots of smashes with full swing. But I realized that some […]

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