Table Tennis
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Elian @Elian - almost 2 years ago
US Open: Amy Wang and Lei Kou Claim Singles Championships
December 21, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)As the smoke settled in Ontario, California – it was the top two seeds that advanced to the Final in both Men’s and Women’s Singles. In the Women’s Singles Event, there was a small upset as Amy Wang topped Lily Zhang in the All-...continued
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Elaina @Elaina - over 2 years ago
Calderano Wins in Tunis
August 6, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)Calderano entered the event as the second seed and he played a nearly flawless tournament – winning 3-0, 3-0, 4-0, 4-1. The tournament’s top seed, Tomokazu Harimoto fell early – losing to 18 year old French phenom Alexis Lebrun 3-0...continued
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Muriel @Muriel - over 3 years ago
2021 Butterfly Cup - September 3-5, 2021 - 4-star Tournament
March 19, 2021 (By Cape Fear Table Tennis Club)Greetings from Fayetteville!I am so excited to announce that CFTTC will be running its very first 4-star tournament – the 2021 Butterfly Cup on September 3-5! We will be giving away over $6000 in cash and prizes at th...continued
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Adelia @Adelia - about 3 years ago
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Fremont Table Tennis Academy
September 4, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)From their location on the Southeastern side of San Francisco Bay, the Fremont Table Tennis Academy (FTTA) is easily accessible to San Jose as well as the other major cities that surround the Bay. They are located on Warm Sprin...continued
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Maida @Maida - almost 3 years ago
China Daily Article About Jha/Manyu Pairing
January 9, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)Last week, China Daily, the largest English media portal in China, ran a recap article about the World Championships focused on Kanak Jha and his thoughts about his pairing with Wang Manyu. The original article was posted on Janua...continued
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Cynthia @Cynthia - about 3 years ago
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Los Angeles Table Tennis Association
October 24, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)The Los Angeles Table Tennis Association (LATTA) is located in El Monte, California, just to the east of Los Angeles. The facility is just off of the 10 with easy access to the greater Los Angeles area.LATTA is a non-profit organ...continued
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Liliane @Liliane - about 3 years ago
A Great Start for Jha/Ochsenhausen
August 27, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)It has been uncertain how losing Hugo Calderano (World No. 8 and last year’s top ranked TTBL player) would affect the TTF Liebherr Ochsenhausen team. Thus far, the Ochsenhausen squad is undefeated (2-0) and in a four way tie atop ...continued
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Anderson @Anderson - over 3 years ago
WTT Budapest: Moregard Wins First Post-Olympic Event
August 21, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)Sweden’s rising star Truls Moregard won the Men’s Singles event at the WTT Contender Budapest 2021. The top two seeds in the Men’s event were Liam Pitchford and Quadri Aruna – both fell in the Quarterfinals to the eventual Finalis...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - about 4 years ago
PongNow: Brian Pace - Butterfly Table Tennis
September 11, 2020 (by Steve Hopkins) The PongNow interview series discusses table tennis with some of the best players and personalities in the sport. This edition features Brian Pace, one of the leading juniors of his era, an elite player, and now a forward-thin...continued
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Rowan @Rowan - over 2 years ago
Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 420
May 3, 2022 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and AnswerQuestion: Hi, I am looking at buying a new bat. I am left handed and have an attacking forehand with quite a fast rubber. One area I need to improve upon is being able to topspin a chop. Currently I often get di...continued
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Alexzander @Alexzander - almost 2 years ago
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Austin Table Tennis
December 11, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)The Austin Table Tennis Club has been around for more than thirty years. They first started in the back of a bar, with a wooden dance floor serving a dual purpose during club hours. They have now grown into a full-time facility...continued
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Ericka @Ericka - about 5 years ago
Ask The Experts: Yangyang Jia, No. 270 - Butterfly Online
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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Angus @Angus - over 4 years ago
It’s Time to Restock: We’ll See You at the Tables in June - Butterfly Table Tennis
May 31, 2020 (by Steve Hopkins) Some of the country has opened and most of the rest is on schedule to open in the next few weeks. Table tennis clubs will need time to comply with local rules and regulations, but very soon we are all going to have opportunities to r...continued
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Marlon @Marlon - about 2 years ago
WTT Champions Macao: Preview
October 18, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)All of the World’s Top 10 ranked men (and 8 of the Women’s Top 10) headline a massive $800,000 prize money event this week in Macao. Thirty two men and 32 women qualified to compete in the singles competitions. The draws were ju...continued
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Roger @Roger - almost 3 years ago
Coaching Tip of the Week -Use Top Players as Models For Your Technique
January 31, 2022 (By Larry Hodges)If you want to reach a high level of play, then you need a lot of high-level techniques. You don’t have to invent these on your own – there are a huge number of top players who have already developed these techniques.Suppose you wa...continued
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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 4 years ago
NBA (table tennis) Update - Butterfly Table Tennis
July 19, 2020 (by Steve Hopkins) When the NBA restarts the professional basketball season on July 30, it will be under strict lockdown rules that are designed to keep the players, staff, and families separated and safe. The protected area is being called the NBA’s...continued
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Hannah @Hannah - about 4 years ago
Ask The Experts No. 362: Brian Pace Butterfly Table Tennis
November 5, 2020 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer Question: Hello Brian I am using nittaku s1 rubber on both side on my primorac carbon I want to change the rubber can you please suggest me which rubber I can go for this bland very fast and direct...continued
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Giles @Giles - over 2 years ago
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Spin & Smash Table Tennis & Ping Pong Center
June 12, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)Central Ohio is home to Spin & Smash. Its a table tennis club that is part ping pong social club and part table tennis training center. The club is open every day – at least 12 hours every day except for Sunday (which is open w...continued
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Assunta @Assunta - over 2 years ago
Some of World's Best U20 Players in Berlin for WTT Youth Contender
May 21, 2022 (by Steve Hopkins)Maciej Kubik, Oh Junsung, Nicole Arlia, Miwa Harimoto, and Amelie Jia were just some of the top ranked players to compete in their events in Germany this week at the WTT Youth Contender Berlin. Events included U19, U17, U15, U13, and ...continued
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George @George - over 3 years ago
2021 BUTTERFLY AKBER OPEN & TEAM CHALLENGE
August 13, 2021 VENUE: 3925 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 4E5Tournament CommitteeChairman: JOE LAWReferee: NAN LIControl Desk: MICHAEL CHEUNGEligibility− Eligibility for all ratings limited events (e.g. U-4000, i.e. less than 4000 rating points) and seeding in ...continued
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Priscilla @Priscilla - about 3 years ago
Ask The Experts: Cherry Zhao No. 411
November 16, 2021 Butterfly Table Tennis Question and AnswerQuestion:Hello, I am coming back into the sport after a long absence. I play Japanese penhold, and am an aggressive player but also want precise control. I need to build a new racket and was considering th...continued
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Muriel @Muriel - over 4 years ago
Butterfly Table Tennis PINGPOD get featured on Balitang America
August 12, 2020 (Courtesy of Balitang America)PINGPOD: FIL-AM ENTREPRENEUR’S INNOVATIVE WAY TO MAKE TABLE TENNIS SAFE TO ENJOY AMID PANDEMIC NEW YORK — With social distancing in mind, PingPod is also the future of table tennis. PingPod co-founder and chief product ...continued
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Devin @Devin - over 2 years ago
PingPod Closes $10 Million Series A Funding for Expansion
March 16, 2022 (Courtesy of Businesswire)NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PingPod, the 24/7 autonomous Table-Tennis-On-Demand concept with three NYC locations currently open, three more in the pipeline, and a Philadelphia location set to launch this spring, has raised $10 ...continued
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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 3 years ago
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Denver Table Tennis Alliance Part 3
April 24, 2021 WAB CLUB FEATURE: Denver Table Tennis Alliance(By Steve Hopkins)Denver Table Tennis Alliance features 8 butterfly tables, barriers, great lighting, and Gerflor rubber flooring. The great facility is combined with a friendly atmosphere to provide a g...continued
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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 3 years ago
WAB CLUB FEATURE: San Antonio Table Tennis Club
March 6, 2021 (by Steve Hopkins)The San Antonio Table Tennis Club is located in the Fitness Building of the Alamo Gymnastics and Fitness Center on Huebner Road just off the E Charles William Anderson Loop about 15 miles North of the San Antonio city center. The cl...continued
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