Looking back at the 2021 WTTC Finals, how was the event for you? Although the result was not good, the main point was to make the best use of the experience as I became aware of various techniques to improve during the tournament. What is the reason of your losing against Lim Jonghoon? I had […]
Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC review by coach Jinxin Wang
Posted onLin Yun-Ju Super ZLC Blade 10/10 would recommend it. You should really try out this blade. It has a strong combination for speed, power, and spin. It has terrific handling for short balls. You can feel a gentle sense of control when striking the ball at a close distance. When pushing short or long, you […]
BUTTERFLY FAVORITE: The Anticipation of Lin Yun-Ju
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins) In 2018, a 17 year old Chinese Taipei player made an amazing jump in the ratings – moving up about 100 spots to break into the Top 30. That feat was perhaps eclipsed in 2019 when Lin Yun-Ju moved from No. 28 to No. 6, scoring tour wins at the T2 Diamond and […]
Czech Open Recap: Lin Yun-Ju’s First Tour Win
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) A year ago, Taipei’s Lin Yun-Ju had a great year as a junior. At the time, he was seventeen and managed to win three U21 events at World Tour events and finished in the Top 4 at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. In March of this year, Lin […]
T2 Diamond 2019 Review: Taipei is Tops in Malaysia
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) T2 Diamond 2019 opened its second season last week in Malaysia with the July 18-21 event in Iskandar. The T2 Diamond rules provide for a shorter version of the sport. The match is given 24 minutes to conclude and if the match is undecided at that point, then special rules […]
Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum, Japan Open Recap
Posted on(by Steve Hopkins/Photo courtesy of ITTF) The Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum, LION Japan Open concluded on Sunday in Sapporo. As a Platinum event on the World Tour, this tournament featured nearly all of the top players. The top half of the Men’s draw had Fan Zhendong (World No.1) as the top seed and […]
First titles decided, firsts for Can Akkuzu and Adriana Diaz
Posted onFirst titles decided, firsts for Can Akkuzu and Adriana Diaz by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor First titles decided, firsts for Can Akkuzu and Adriana Diaz The first titles to be decided at the Seamaster 2017 ITTF World Tour Czech Open in Olomouc; on the evening of Wednesday 23rd August, Europe and Latin America shared […]
Lin Yun-Ju unbeaten throughout, hosts upset seeding to claim top prize
Posted onLin Yun-Ju unbeaten throughout, hosts upset seeding to claim top prize 2016 Chinese Taipei Junior and Cadet Open (Courtesy of ITTF) Lin Yun-Ju unbeaten throughout, claim top prize Unbeaten throughout, Lin Yun-Ju who celebrated his 15th birthday the previous week on Wednesday 17th August, emerged the star name, as the hosts upset the seeding on […]
When Champions Fall: Mental Strategies for Preventing and Managing Injuries
January 14, 2026
by Dr. Alan Chu, PhD, CMPC The table tennis world watched in dismay last when both World #1… Read More
Smell the Ball?!?
January 12, 2026
Robot plays one long backspin ball to Backhand, Logan Backhand push to Backhand, robot plays one long backspin… Read More
Every Shot Sets Up the Next Shot By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame,
January 12, 2026
(By Larry Hodges, Member of US Table Tennis Hall of Fame, www.tabletenniscoaching.com/blog) Unless it’s a put-away shot,… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: North Texas Table Tennis
January 11, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) North Texas Table Tennis is a premier table tennis club operating three locations in Plano,… Read More
Amy Wang Chooses Butterfly
January 11, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) Butterfly America would like to announce the signing of elite American table tennis star, Amy… Read More
A Final Day of Surprises in Doha
January 11, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of the year ended in a flurry Sunday in… Read More
Final Four in Doha
January 10, 2026
(by Steve Hopkins) The first WTT Champions series event of 2026 is down to its final day in… Read More
Huge Crowds, Big Trades & “Reunion Weekend” in Portland
January 8, 2026
(by: Major League Table Tennis) MLTT BRINGS HIGH STAKES TO PORTLAND The second half of the MLTT season… Read More
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