2019 China Open Recap

Posted on June 3, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum China Open was held in Shenzhen China this week.  The first stages were May 28-29, and the knock out stages concluded on Sunday.  The early rounds of the Men’s Singles were not great for North America.  Kanak Jha fell in his opening match to Daewoo […]

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China Open Update: Fan Zhendong and Ding Ning Exit Early

Posted on June 1, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Plantinum China Open is being held in Shenzhen China this week.  The first stages were May 28-29, and the knock out stages will conclude on Sunday.  Saturday’s rounds featured the Quarterfinals where a pair of top seeds exited early.  In the men’s event, Fan […]

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SOUTH BEND SUMMER TABLE TENNIS CAMPS

Posted on May 31, 2019

When:    July 25 – 27      and     August 22 – 24Where:   SBTTC,  4210 Lincolnway W., South Bend, IN 46628  Camp  Schedule: Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 Fundamentals, Topspin & Underspin strokes,stance6:00 – 9:00  South Bend League PlayFriday  10:00 am – 1:00 pm  Looping underspin & topspin, BH loop underspin2:00 – 5:00   Serve & Receive, footwork, strategies, multi […]

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Wilmington Table Tennis Club special camp

Posted on May 28, 2019

Friday, June 14th, 2019 7 PM – 9 PM EDT Jishan Liang is holding a 2 hour group lesson at Wilmington Table Tennis ClubMyrtle Grove Presbyterian Church 800 Piner Rd. Wilmington, NC 28409 $40 / playerRegister via http://omnipong.com

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Why You Should Develop a Backhand Loop

Posted on May 27, 2019

(By Larry Hodges) Many players never develop a backhand loop. Some rely on the forehand loop, and so mostly push on the backhand, with the idea of pushing back wide to the backhand to take away the opponent’s forehand loop. Or the player may instead develop a backhand drive (i.e. more of a hit, less […]

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Princeton Pong

Posted on May 25, 2019

(by Steve Hopkins) Princeton Pong is an elite, 10,000 square foot table tennis facility in Princeton Junction, New Jersey between Philadelphia and New York City.  The facility features 14 professional tables,  custom sport flooring, high ceilings, great lighting, a player’s lounge and a great attitude. The mission of Princeton Pong is to encourage a community of […]

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Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 239

Posted on May 24, 2019

Ask The Experts: David Zhuang, No. 239Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello sir,First i would like to say that my favourite playing style is that of Kenta Matsudaira. I play close to mid from table and i like to switch from block to attack and placement is also important for me.I have a […]

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2019 BC Butterfly Open – Three Star Table Tennis Tournament

Posted on May 23, 2019

Date: Jun 8th, 2019 (SAT) Venue: 6111 River Road, Richmond, BC Entry can be download here Entry Deadline: 5:00 pm. Monday, Jun 3, 2019 (Late entries will NOT be accepted) Draw Date: Jun 6, 2019 Equipment: Table & Net – Butterfly Balls – Butterfly A40+ White

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Picking Hockey Winners… with Table Tennis Logic

Posted on May 22, 2019

Picking Hockey Winners… with Table Tennis Logic(By Steve Hopkins, photo is of Center Patrice Bergeron and Left Wing Brad Marchand) It’s no surprise to any of the table tennis audience for this post that our sport doesn’t make headlines in the US.  Because of this, I like to find table tennis angles to most of the big […]

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Ask The Experts: Jun Gao No. 238

Posted on May 21, 2019

Ask The Experts: Jun Gao No. 238Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello,i am struggling finding a blade and rubbers that will suit my playing style.i am counterdriver/smasher/blocker.From your product line, what are the blades and rubbers that you can recommend for my playing style? (hopefully you can recommend a couple of blades and […]

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