Coaching Tip of the Week: “Proper Way” is What Works for You (By Larry Hodges) Kids are almost always taught the “proper way” to play by coaches. But older players sometimes already have bad habits or have developed an unconventional playing style. Should they also be taught the “proper way” to play? The answer is […]
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Butterfly Featured Product: Park Outdoor Table
Posted onButterfly Featured Product: Park Outdoor Table Butterfly Park Outdoor offers a good consistent bounce and playing performance. Setup on a a permanent or semi-permanent base. Built to last, an outdoor table to be setup on a permanent or semi-permanent base Anti-glare, 6mm weatherproof coated top 10-year warranty on the table top Good consistent bounce and playing performance […]
New York Table Tennis Invitational – LIVE
Posted onNew York Table Tennis Invitational – LIVE Saturday, November 16 300 West 61st Street New York City The Schedule 4:30 PM – Doors Open First 25 attendees receive a limited supply gift bag, full of goodies from our partners and sponsors. 4:50 PM – Quarterfinals Four quarterfinal matches. 5:40 PM – Queen of the […]
2019 World Cadet Challenge Recap
Posted on2019 World Cadet Challenge Recap (by Steve Hopkins, photo courtesy of ittfworld) In the last few days of October, Wladyslawowo Poland was host to some of the best young players in the world. The 2019 World Cadet Challenge featured singles and team events for players under the age of 15. American players included Ted Li […]
WAB Featured Club: NYITTC
Posted onWAB Featured Club: NYITTC (by Steve Hopkins) The New York International Table Tennis Center (NYITTC) is a table tennis training center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Borough of Queens in New York City. The club is a 5000 square foot facility with a wooden floor and eight Butterfly tables. They also have a lounge, […]
Austrian Open Update: Through to the Quarterfinals in Linz
Posted onAustrian Open Update: Through to the Quarterfinals in Linz (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) With 14 of the top 16 players in the World on the Men’s side and 15 of the top 20 players in the World on the Women’s side, the 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum bet-at-home.com Austrian Open is truly an elite […]
Dignics 64 and Dignics 80: A Non-Pro Review
Posted onDignics 64 and Dignics 80: A Non-Pro Review (by Steve Hopkins) I recently had opportunity to try Dignics 64 and Dignics 80. I have now had the rubber on my paddle for three weeks and I’m ready to share my observations. I have been playing with Dignics 05 since early April, so this wasn’t my first […]
Ask The Experts: Stefan Feth No. 292
Posted onAsk The Experts: Stefan Feth #292 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Please help me choose between the butterfly Timo bill spirit and viscaria. I know that Timo bill spirit has a thinner handle ,has the same composition and thickness as the viscaria. Please compare the flex,spin , control and speed of these two […]
Ask The Experts: Nan Li, No. 291
Posted onAsk The Experts: Nan Li, No. 291 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I would like to change my backhand rubber, and is thinking of getting the tenergy 05fx. Is it a good move from Nittaku s1 to tenergy 05fx as i have problems in returning spinny serves. What can u say please. Or […]
Coaching Tip of the Week: Three Spots or Two?
Posted onCoaching Tip of the Week: Three Spots or Two? (By Larry Hodges) When a coach refers to “playing the three spots,” he’s referring to playing both wide angles, and the middle. (The middle is not the middle of the table; it’s the mid-point between the opponent’s forehand and backhand, usually around his playing elbow.) In […]
Angel Naranjo – Reversed Pendulum Serve
November 10, 2026
(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
November 9, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Germany's Patrick Franziska gave hope to Germany fans with his heroics, but ultimately… Read More
Playing Lefties
November 9, 2026
(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
November 7, 2026
(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
November 6, 2026
(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
November 6, 2026
(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
November 3, 2026
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Amicus Training Series, Shashin Shodhan In this Amicus Training Series, Shashin Shodhan is… Read More
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