Table Tennis
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Madalyn
@Madalyn -
over 2 years ago
Butterfly Puerto Rico Open Teams: TTA/888 Win in San Juan
April 13, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)The final eight teams in the Puerto Rico Open matched up starting on Sunday. The format in that top division was best 3 out of 5 matches. The top seeded TTA/888 team beat Soderhamns UIF 3-0. Soderhamns was a Swedish team with Cas...continued
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Cyril
@Cyril -
almost 2 years ago
Coaching Tips of the Week: Clear the Mind
December 24, 2022 (By Larry Hodges)To play table tennis effectively, you need to have a calm, clear mind, which allows your training to pay off effectively. How often have you actually played a tournament where you entered every match with a calm, clear mind?Shortl...continued
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Marjory
@Marjory -
over 3 years ago
WTT WTT Middle East Hub Contender: Dima's Back - Butterfly Table Tennis
March 6, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)The first ITTF event of 2021 ended today with Dimitrij Ovtcharov’s dominating win over Lin Yun-Ju. With the Olympics just four months away, Ovtcharov showed he may be peaking at just the right time. In fact, his run to the this tit...continued
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Myles
@Myles -
about 3 years ago
Jenson Van Emburgh Interview
August 24, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)One of America’s up and coming Paralympic stars is Jenson Van Emburgh. Jenson will start his quest for a medal this week in Tokyo. Jenson will be competing in Class 3, one of the top wheelchair athletes in the Division and a legit...continued
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Felicita
@Felicita -
almost 2 years ago
ITTF World Youth Championships: China and Japan Top Countries Again
December 11, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins, photo by ITTF)The ITTF World Youth Championships concluded today in Tunisia. Many of the worlds best juniors were present to compete in U19 and U15 events – and to provide a look forward at the next generation of players that m...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
over 3 years ago
Action in Doha Continues: Olympic Qualification Events - Butterfly Table Tennis
March 20, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF/Remy Gros)After the WTT Events concluded in Doha Saturday, there was a quick overnight shift. The black flooring, tall black backdrops, modern neon lighting, projected video messaging, and the signature black-topped tab...continued
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Elliott
@Elliott -
almost 4 years ago
Ochsenhausen Narrows the Gap: Tops Dusseldorf 3-2 - Butterfly Table Tennis
February 5, 2021(by Steve Hopkins)Two of the leading contenders met today with Ochsenhausen winning 3-2 over Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf was without Timo Boll in the line-up – Timo has been suffering from a sore back. They moved Anton Kallberg, currently the Bundesliga’s top...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
about 2 years ago
TTBL: Franziska and Saarbrucken Rebound
September 4, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins, photo ITTF World)The Tischtennis Bundesliga – Germany’s professional league – has just begun its new season. A year ago, Borussia Dusseldorf and FC Saarbrucken were entrenched for 2/3 of the season as No. 1 and No.2 and the two...continued
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Myles
@Myles -
over 3 years ago
Ovtcharov and Gazprom's Championship Pipeline - Butterfly Table Tennis
May 21, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)With the German League still 2 weeks away from starting their final (between Dusseldorf and Saarbrucken), the only European league action is in Russia where Dimitrij Ovtcharov’s Fakel Gazprom team continues to dominate the competition...continued
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Alvah
@Alvah -
over 4 years ago
PINGPOD (RE)OPENING & LEAGUE. We hope you are safe
June 12, 2020 PINGPOD announced this week that. The key information from their post is shown below. PINGPOD’s location is in New York City. ButterflyOnline posted a tour of the facility a few weeks ago. See their reopening announcement below: __________________...continued
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Jarod
@Jarod -
over 4 years ago
Ask The Experts: Sung Soo Jung No. 347. Jung Table Tennis Club
June 12, 2020 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I want to switch to Butterfly gear, so I would ask you for advice on which gear to use. I want something for modern table tennis with a plastic ball. With a nice feel, good control, good block, ...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
about 4 years ago
Bowmar Sports Pop-Up Challenge and Give Away Butterfly Table Tennis
September 26, 2020 TRUONG TU 🤜🤛 JAMES GOODWIN The match will be live streaming 🎥 on Bowmar Sports Facebook @bowmarsports Date: October 3, 2020Time: 6:00 PM PT We would like you to get involved: 🤝Win a Tenergy Rubber of your choice🎁 by predicting the score of thi...continued
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Josiah
@Josiah -
about 2 years ago
Two in a Row for "Mr. October": Chuqin Wins WTT Finals
October 30, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)The WTT Cup Finals concluded today in Xinxiang, China. It was a tournament featuring the World’s Top 16, the second week in a row with an Asian event that featured the best players in the world. Last week, in Macao, it was World...continued
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Delia
@Delia -
almost 2 years ago
Puerto Rico Open: Take a Close Look as Deadlines are Approaching
January 28, 2023 (by Steve Hopkins)The deadline for registration into the 2023 Butterfly Puerto Rico Open is February 15. Register before Feb 1 (Wednesday) and save $100.If you haven’t yet looked at this event, now is the time.$17,000 in prizes. A 4-Star event. ...continued
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Garnet
@Garnet -
over 5 years ago
Tip of the Week: Playing Short Pips on the Forehand
May 7, 2019 (By Larry Hodges) Now that Sweden’s Mattias Falck made it to the final of Men’s Singles at the Worlds using short pips on the forehand, there’s going to be a sudden increase in players playing this way. I think that’s a very good thing – I miss the ...continued
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Colin
@Colin -
over 2 years ago
Coaching Tips of the Week: Keep the Ball to the Extreme Angles in Practice
April 18, 2022 (By Larry Hodges) I remember something USATT Hall of Famer Ricky Seemiller once told me at one of my first training camps: “Amateurs practice to the middle forehand and middle backhand. Top players practice to the wide angles.” What does that mean? M...continued
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Jeffrey
@Jeffrey -
over 3 years ago
Ask The Experts: Louis Levene, No. 395
July 19, 2021 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and AnswerQuestion: I’m looking to choose between the butterfly innerforce zlc and and the harimoto alc. I rely on spinny loops mid distance from the table. I want a blade that will give good dwell time without comprom...continued
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Adelia
@Adelia -
over 5 years ago
Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 265
August 12, 2019 Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 255 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am 63, have been playing 3 years 3 or 4 times a week and play in 2 local teams. I am still average standard but improving and often attend training session...continued
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Patrick
@Patrick -
over 2 years ago
TBTT Had An Amazing Showing
July 11, 2022 (By: TBTT Club)The 2022 U.S. Nationals had amazing showing by players and coaches of TBTT; management & coaches would like to congratulate our students as we are so proud of all their stellar performances!!Total Medal Count 11: (2 Gold/ 4 Silver ...continued
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Alexandro
@Alexandro -
about 5 years ago
Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 270
September 5, 2019 Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 270 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: I am veteran player, I comfortable with above blade and rubber, but i want more speed, control and spin which blade I can use with rubber. Please suggest...continued
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Jaydon
@Jaydon -
almost 4 years ago
Harimoto Innerforce ALC Blade: A Non-Pro Review - Butterfly Table Tennis
November 25, 2020 (by Steve Hopkins) The Harimoto Innerforce ALC Blade is on sale right now at ButterflyOnline.com. The ALC have been among the best selling Butterfly Blades for years – the technology in the plies of the wood are proven technology. That said, the ...continued
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Rowan
@Rowan -
over 4 years ago
LATTA UPDATE: TABLE TENNIS & CORONA VIRUS!
March 19, 2020 Hello Table Tennis Enthusiasts, LATTA OPEN SAT, MARCH 21, 2020 IS CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS!!! Our Nation and the entire World is currently facing an unprecedented, unsettling & challenging time during this Coronavirus outbreak. We, as a stron...continued
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Leda
@Leda -
almost 4 years ago
Fakel Gazprom Orenburg - Europe's Other Top Team - Butterfly Table Tennis
February 10, 2021(by Steve Hopkins)Most table tennis fans are familiar with Timo Boll’s team, Borussia Dusseldorf, and its long history of success in the German Budesliga. And in the US, many have been following another German team, Liebherr Ochsenhausen, as they have US...continued
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Liliane
@Liliane -
over 2 years ago
Classic Hardbat World Championships: Women's Singles
August 6, 2022 Women’s Singles at the Classic Hardbat World Championships:Xin Li Dominates with the BackhandBy Larry Hodges (photo by Larry Hodges)Many players struggle in making the transition from sponge to hardbat. Less so for Xin Li, who just won Women’s Single...continued
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Jany
@Jany -
about 5 years ago
World Veterans Tour – Fort Lauderdale: Highlights
October 27, 2019 World Veterans Tour – Fort Lauderdale: Highlights (by Steve Hopkins/Photo by ITTF) For Lauderdale was the most recent stop for the World Veterans Tour. The tournament featured 24 events, age rated events including singles, doubles, and mixed doubl...continued
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