(by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTFWorld) The first two matches at the WTT Champions Chongqing today were upsets, as early results set the stage for some great table tennis action at the highest levels this week. Japan’s Yukiya Uda upset Benedikt Duda 3-2 in the tournament’s first match and shortly thereafter, Korea’s An Jaehyun upset Darko […]
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Where to Contact a Push
Posted on(by Larry Hodges) You have three options – as the ball rises, at the top of the bounce, and on the drop. Which should you choose? Ideally, take it on the rise, right after it bounces on your side of the table. This allows you to rush your opponent, go for maximum angle, and because […]
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Triangle Table Tennis
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) Triangle Badminton and Table Tennis has emerged from a transition as a multi-sports facility with a focus on both Badminton and Table Tennis. When full focused on table tennis, the facility is one of the largest in the country able to hold large events with nearly perfect conditions – as the facility was […]
WTT Champions Chongqing Preview: Jha Draws Felix First
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) There won’t be any easy opponents at the WTT Champions Series event that starts on Tuesday in Chongqing, China. Every player in the top 20 will be competing, and with $800,000 total in prize money at stake, along with 1000 ranking points to the winner, this will be one of […]
2025 Rhode Island High School Team Table Tennis Championships
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) The 2025 rendition of the Rhode Island High School Team Table Tennis Championships was played this weekend, and Bishop Hendricken High School has repeated as Rhode Island Champion. The result is not a surprise, as Hendricken finished the regular season 11-0 and won the end of season tournament 5-0. The final day […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Oscar Birriel – Backhand Flip
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Oscar Birriel is focusing on his Backhand Flip https://youtu.be/93l5pK4ZSNE 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
A Celebration of International Women’s Day
Posted onMarch 8 is International Women’s Day. It’s a global celebration of women’s achievements – and an opportunity to highlight the various accomplishment of women. Across the United States, ours is a sport with more gender parity than most. In rating events, men and women routinely compete in many of the same events, and at the […]
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – 2025 Pan Am Cup Bella Xu Match Highlights
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Bella Xu is in action at the 2025 Pan Am Cup https://youtu.be/FOtgQzAVT_A 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
ITTF Para Tier Structure for 2025
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) A few months ago, the International Table Tennis Federation announced an updated structure for the ITTF World Para Circuit to begin in 2025. The World Para Circuit events are now divided into three distinct tiers: Future, Challenger, and Elite. The first event under the new structure will begin next week in Lignano, […]
Butterfly Training Tips with Taiwo Adeyinka – Footwork and Stroke Chemistry
Posted on(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Taiwo Adeyinka Footwork and Stroke Chemistry https://youtu.be/XwLtvbg7KFE 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
WTT Youth Event in Houston Showcase for Young Stars
March 25, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Houston was host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event that wrapped up… Read More
Should Adults Train the Same Way as Children When Starting Table Tennis?
March 24, 2026
(By Coach Bob Chen) Many adults who begin learning table tennis ask: “Should I train the same way… Read More
Side Stepping Helps Balance
March 23, 2026
Logan Forehand short backspin serve from Backhand to Backhand, robot plays backspin short in Backhand, Logan plays Backhand… Read More
Reverse Serves
March 23, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame Many players have at least one strong… Read More
Strong Start for Americans at WTT Youth Contender Houston
March 22, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Houston is host of the WTT Youth Contender Series event this week and… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Saint Louis Table Tennis Club
March 22, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Arch Pickleball and Badminton Club has been in operation in Bridgeton, Missouri – a suburb to the… Read More
A Ninth Title for Miwa Harimoto
March 19, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, lower photo WTT) It can be tough to remember how young she is because of… Read More
China Has Biggest Movers in Men’s Rankings
March 19, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) With five players currently in the top 20 and a strangle hold on… Read More
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