WAB FEATURED CLUB: Fullerton Table Tennis Academy

Posted on October 12, 2018

WAB FEATURED CLUB: FULLERTON TABLE TENNIS ACADEMY (by Steve Hopkins) Fullerton Table Tennis Academy  is located off Imperial Highway in Fullerton, California.  The facility is near Bonita Pl and S Harbor Blvd/E Imperial Hwy in the neighborhoods of La Habra.  This positions the club just North of Anaheim with easy access to all of the […]

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Interview with Larry Hodges

Posted on October 12, 2018

Interview with Larry Hodges (By Ayan Bagchi) 1) What Butterfly equipment do you use and why? I use a Timo Boll ALC (flared) with Tenergy 05 2.1 (black) on forehand, Tenergy 25 2.1 (red) on backhand. Regarding the blade, I used to coach Tong Tong Gong, who made the USA National Cadet team two years […]

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China, Japan, USA: Top Three at the Youth Olympics Games

Posted on October 12, 2018

China, Japan, USA: Top Three at the Youth Olympics Games (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ittfworld) The singles competition concluded on Wednesday in Buenos Aires at the 3rd Youth Olympic Games.  The event mirrors the Summer Olympics covering a wide range of sports as well as cultural and educational events.  The games will run from October […]

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Ask The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 174

Posted on October 11, 2018

Ask The Experts: Brian Pace, No. 174 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hi coach, What would be the best type of blade for beginners? Composite? All-Wood? 5 ply? 7ply? 9ply? Hope to hear from you. Jerico Answer: Hello Jerico,  Thanks for your question, I appreciate you taking the time. I think the conflict […]

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South Shore Sports & Butterfly TT Championships

Posted on October 11, 2018

South Shore Sports & Butterfly TT Championships This year South Shore tournament in Highland has been moved from our October date to December 29-30. The entry form and registration is at omnipong.com. Entry form download here. Great facility, $10,000 prize money, free parking and only 30 minutes from Chicago. Thanks to sponsors Si and Patty Wasserman,South Bend Table […]

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Youth Olympics Buenos Aires Update

Posted on October 10, 2018

Youth Olympics Buenos Aires Update (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) The 3rd Youth Olympic Games is underway in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The event mirrors the Summer Olympics covering a wide range of sports as well as cultural and educational events.  The games will run from October 6 to 18 and have brought athletes aged fifteen to […]

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Counterlooping and the Forehand Block

Posted on October 10, 2018

Counterlooping and the Forehand Block (By Larry Hodges) At the higher levels, most players essentially counterloop any topspin ball on the forehand side. (Many also do it on the backhand side.) But that’s almost inhuman. And yet, many players try to do that. Here’s the problem with doing that. If you play close to the […]

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Ask The Experts: Sungsoo Jung, No. 173

Posted on October 9, 2018

Ask The Experts: Sungsoo Jung, No. 173 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question:  Whats the difference between butterfly Zhang Jike ALC and butterfly Freitas ALC in terms of play? I want something like Timo Boll ALC but with a little more flex, topspin, and control? What do you guys recommend? Timo boll ALC is a […]

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2018 Butterfly Southeastern Open Giant Round Robin

Posted on October 7, 2018

2018 Butterfly Southeastern Open Giant Round Robin (by Steve Hopkins) The entry deadline is approaching fast.  Sign up no later than October 17th at 5:00 pm.  Spots are limited  —  Sign up here. The 2018 Butterfly Southeastern Giant Round Robin tournament will begin on October 19 and will end on Sunday, October 21.  The tournament features five […]

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WAB Featured Club: MK Georgia Table Tennis

Posted on October 7, 2018

WAB Featured Club: MK Georgia Table Tennis (by Steve Hopkins) MK GEORGIA TABLE TENNIS IS ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW CLUB.  Enjoy your favorite sport on all brand new tables, with professional coaching, in a cozy atmosphere – all in a convenient location. MK Georgia Table Tennis is in Duluth, Georgia just off of […]

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