(by Steve Hopkins, photos ITTF Americas) A tale of two sides as the Final of the started in the ITTF World Cup Macao on Sunday. On one side, Hugo Calderano who at 6 feet tall towers over his shorter opponent by 6 inches. Calderano on successive days defeated Tomokazu Harimoto and Wang Chuqin – with […]
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World Cup Macao: Calderano Stuns Chuqin, Shidong Over Jingkun
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) The news on Saturday was Hugo Calderano’s win over World No. 2 Wang Chuqin. This wasn’t just just a simple momentum shift, Calderano was down 1-3 against one of the most dominant players in the world – and he came back winning three in a row. Picking up action at […]
Butterfly Extends Partnership With Major League Table Tennis Through the 2026–2027 Season
Butterfly Americas and Tamasu Co., Ltd., manufacturer and distributor of table tennis products under the Butterfly brand, is pleased to announce the extension of its official sponsorship agreement with Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) through Season 5, covering the upcoming three seasons (2025-2028). World-class equipment brand continues as Official Sponsor as MLTT accelerates U.S. expansion […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Angel Naranjo – Forehand & Backhand Looping in the Backhand Court
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Angel Naranjo is executing Forehand and Backhand Looping out of the Backhand court https://youtu.be/cs27dugBn2s Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more
World Cup Macao: Final Four
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Kanak Jha’s run ended in the Final 16 on Thursday with a 4-1 loss to World No. 2 Wang Chuqin. There are no easy matches at the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup, and Jha reaching the Main Draw mirrored the American’s great results at the Olympics last Summer. Benedikt […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Bob Chen – After Serve Control and Short Ball Attack
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen is working on the combo of Serve, Forehand Short Push, followed by Forehand Flip https://youtu.be/b9VC8BkPoaQ Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more
Butterfly Training Tips with Jabdiel Torres – Short Push & Forehand Loop
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Jabdiel Torres is working on his short game and transition to opening attack, but doing a Short Push, followed by a Forehand Loop https://youtu.be/u4R57BfeOxU Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs […]
World Cup Macao: Main Draw
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Group play concluded today at the ITTF Men’s and Women’s World Cup Macao. The Final 16 knockout round is now set, and we can turn our attention to the first round matchups that will be played on Thursday. Lin Shidong will face Anton Kallberg – the two have faced each […]
Kanak Jha Reaches World Cup Final 16
(by Steve Hopkins) Kanak Jha has faced Germany’s Dang Qiu (Currently World No. 11) four times, and in all four cases Qiu has walked away the victor. Today, the situation was a little different. In the Group Stage of the World Cup, players advance based upon cumulative performance. And because Jha defeated Horatio Cifuentes 4-0 […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Rachid El Bou Bou – Backhand & Forehand Loop Stroke Chemistry
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Rachid El Bou Bou is working on his Stroke Chemistry with the Backhand & Forehand Loop https://youtu.be/T0vOtkyi0Y8 Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Naples Pong
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Minseo Oh and Yan Guo Claim US Open Titles
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(by Steve Hopkins) This year’s US Open Table Tennis Singles Champions are Minseo Oh and Yan Guo. Korean… Read More
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(by Steve Hopkins) This year’s rendition of the US Open Table Tennis Championships included nearly thirteen hundred players… Read More
Jinbao Ma takes Player of the Week
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(by: Major League Table Tennis) Player of the Week honor for Week 8 🌟 Bay Area’s Jinbao Ma (SPINDEX: 2740) has been… Read More
Ask The Expert Live #2: Getting Back Into the Game?
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(by Bowmar Sports) Let’s Talk Equipment with Logan Rietz! Butterfly Americas returned with the second episode of “Ask… Read More
Coaching Yourself, Part 3 of 5: Serve Practice
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(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Serve practice is my favorite practice.… Read More
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