2018 Tech Catalog – Butterfly Table Tennis Equipment

Posted on November 15, 2017

2018 Tech Catalog – Butterfly Table Tennis Equipment https://issuu.com/butterflynorthamerica/docs/2018_technology_catalog_web

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Turning up the heat, Adriana Diaz ice cool in freezing Stockholm

Posted on November 15, 2017

(by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor) Turning up the heat, Adriana Diaz ice cool in freezing Stockholm Sweating palms, tense moments, brought the group stage of the Women’s Singles event, at the qualification tournament for the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Swedish Open, to a close Korea’s Lee Zion turned up the heat, Puerto Rico’s […]

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Team USA’s Final Preparations Begin for World Junior Championships

Posted on November 15, 2017

(By USATT) Team USA Final Preparations Begin for World Junior Championships On Sunday, 11/19, 7 of the 8 members of the US Junior team to participate at the 2017 World Junior Championships in Italy along with Coach Joerg Bitzigeio will head to Riva Del Garda. Ishana Deb and Coach Gao Jun will join the team […]

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800 Players, $50,000 in Prize Money and 97 Events Highlights 2017 US Open

Posted on November 15, 2017

(BY RICHARD FINN) 800 Players, $50,000 Prize Money, 97 Events 2017 US Open Held continuously since 1931, this year’s U.S. Open will return to Las Vegas Dec. 17-22. It remains to be one of the premier events on the USATT calendar and attracts players from across the country and the world. Early rounds play on […]

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America’s Ping Pong Prodigy: The 16 Project Video

Posted on November 14, 2017

(Courtesy of VICE Sports) America’s Ping Pong Prodigy, Kanak Jha-American Olympian When Kanak Jha was 16, he became the youngest American Olympian participate in the Rio Games. Only a year later, he now is considered the top-ranked US Men’s Ping Pong Player. Looking to take that next step in his development and training, the California […]

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Net or not? A leap of faith

Posted on November 14, 2017

(by Wade Townsend) Net or not? A leap of faith When Timo Boll leapt for the ball against Lin Gaoyuan at the recent German Open, he didn’t know he was about to set the internet in to a frenzy. Lin’s shot clipped the net, bounced on the table and then bounced on… well it bounced […]

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Tip of the week: How to Play Doubles with a Much Stronger Player

Posted on November 14, 2017

(By Larry Hodges) Tip of the week: How to Play Doubles with a Much Stronger Player What are the best tactics when playing doubles with a much stronger player? This often happens in rating doubles. Many believe that a more balanced team has an advantage over a more lopsided team, but that’s mostly true only […]

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2017 German Open (MS-QF) BOLL Timo Vs LIN Gaoyuan Video

Posted on November 13, 2017

(Courtesy of janus770) 2017 German Open (MS-QF) BOLL Timo Vs LIN Gaoyuan Video 2017 ITTF World Tour German Open, Nov 10-12, Magdeburg GER # Credits to ITTF / © ITTF

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General News: ITTF Leadership Update

Posted on November 13, 2017

(Courtesy of ITTF) General News: ITTF Leadership Update It’s six months on from the 2017 Annual General Meeting, and ITTF is moving forward with their goals and vision of a new era for the federation. Looking to ensure a clear path and direction, the ITTF has contracted an industry leading company to conduct a strategic […]

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Lee Kong Ghee Pong for Harvey Tournament

Posted on November 10, 2017

(Courtesy of BATTF) Lee Kong Ghee Pong, Hurricane Harvey, HITTA Tournament Please support the HITTA tournament to be held on 11/18 and 11/19. Prizes are very attractive and trophies are very nice. Part of the proceeds will be targeted for organizations that help victims who are trying to get back on their feet after Hurricane […]

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