Welcome to a New Chapter for The Top Spin

Posted on June 18, 2015

Welcome to a New Chapter for The Top Spin Courtesy of The Top Spin Today marks a new exciting chapter for The Top Spin as we transition to the new owner and management team.  It’s been a wonderful 8 years since we started.  As the first full-time table tennis center in the Bay Area, we […]

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2015 Baku – 1st European Games

Posted on June 17, 2015

Second round competition in table tennis completed today at the 2015 Baku – 1st European Games.  View videos from some of today’s matches and see who plays who in tomorrow’s Singles 3rd round matches. Belgium’s Jean-Michel Saive is forced very wide in a rally with Sweden’s Kristian Karlsson – and the barriers are dealt a […]

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Ask The Experts

Posted on June 17, 2015

Ask The Experts Blade: Innerforce ZLC Forehand: Xiom Omega V Asia Backhand: Xiom Omega V Asia Question: I would like to know what I should use on my Innerforce ZLC blade? I’m an offensive, strong forehand player. Answer: Hi Anthony, Thank you for the question and good choice on the blade. My suggestion would be to use Tenergy 05 […]

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Pierre-Luc Thériault & 2015 Pan Am Games

Posted on June 17, 2015

The National Post published an article today featuring Pierre-Luc Thériault and table tennis at the upcoming, July 10-26, 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. “Table Tennis at the Pan Am Games is much more than that game people play in their basements“. “MARKHAM, Ont. — When Pierre-Luc Thériault was younger, in elementary school, some of […]

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2015 Missouri Show-Me State Games Open

Posted on June 16, 2015

2015 Missouri Show-Me State Games Open Author: Bill Lewis, President Ozarks Table Tennis Club The 2015 Missouri Show-Me State Games Open had a total of 177 matches played on 12 tables. Ball sponsor for the tourney was: http://www.ButterflyOnline.com This tourney was held June 6, 2015 at the O’Reilly-Tefft gymnasium in Springfield, MO. A final tally […]

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Table Tennis at Baku 2015 1st European Games

Posted on June 16, 2015

Table Tennis at Baku 2015 1st European Games Second round of the Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles are on tomorrow’s table tennis schedule at the Baku 2015 1st European Games. Watch today’s video on the Baku 2015 table tennis playlist: Fortune favors Bojan Tokic in a dominant victory

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Ask The Experts

Posted on June 16, 2015

Ask The Experts Blade: Viscaria Question: I just have a question in regards to the BUTTERFLY SQUARE LOGO on the back of the handle, did it change? Recently I purchased new Viscaria and the logo butterfly symbol (two ovals) and no wording underneath “Butterfly” is this the latest model/change or I got a fake? I purchased […]

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The Road to Rio leads through Markham

Posted on June 15, 2015

The Road to Rio leads through Markham Courtesy of Table Tennis Canada Markham, ON is an important stop on the road to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Later this summer – July 19-26 –  the PANAM Games will determine the first qualifiers for the 2016 Games – the winners in the Men’s […]

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Baku: Gold for Portugal

Posted on June 15, 2015

Baku: Gold for Portugal Congratulations Gold for Portugal, silver for France and bronze for Austria in the Men’s Team event at the 1st European Games. Portugal’s team includes Tiago APOLONIA, Marcos FREITAS & Joao GERALDO. In the Women’s Team event, Germany claimed gold, Netherlands obtained silver and bronze for Czech Republic. Germany’s team includes Ying HAN, Xiaona SHAN and […]

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Coaching Tip of the Week: Good Receive is What Works

Posted on June 15, 2015

Good Receive is What Works by Larry Hodges What is a good receive? It’s whatever maximizes your chances of winning the point. End of story. But let’s elaborate. Many players fall into one of two bad habits when receiving: too passive or too aggressive. The ideal receiver can do both, depending on the situation. Plus, […]

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