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Coach Alex Yang Joins Team Carolina Gold Rush in Major League Table Tennis

(by: Stephanie Sun) Coach Alex Yang became the coach of the Team Carolina Gold Rush in the Major League Table Tennis. To read a draft recap and see the new team rosters, visit-https://www.mltt.com/draft23 Full article on Major League Table Tennis update can be found here. Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis […]

Tactical Confidence

(by Larry Hodges) I’ve seen coaches give tactical advice that wasn’t particularly helpful in itself. And yet, it often paid off with the player confidently executing the so-so tactics – and winning. Why? Because it’s not always the tactics. Given confidently, these tactics, whether good or not, gives the player a plan, and that inspires […]

Butterfly Training Tip with Changbo Lu – Banana Backhand Flip

(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Changbo Lu is executing the Banana Backhand Flip. 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

WAB CLUB FEATURE: PongPlanet

(by Steve Hopkins) PongPlanet is a full-time table tennis club with a variety of programs for adults and juniors of all levels. The club is located in San Carlos, California, about half way between San Francisco and San Jose, just off the 101 on the West side of bay. The facility is 9600 square feet with […]

Bengals Ping Pong Video Crosses a Million Views

(by Steve Hopkins) We ran a story on a Cincinnati Bengals ping pong event last week.  That event was an exhibition and team tournament held on August 21st at the Bengals team facility during the team’s training camp in Cincinnati (an event conducted by Steve Hopkins and Estefania Ramirios with Butterfly donating balls and paddles).  […]

Gauzy Wins WTT Feeder Series Event in Bulgaria

(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Simon Gauzy has been a consistent player on the tour, but despite solid results (including four Finals appearances) he had never won a WTT event… that is, until today.  Simon Gauzy defeated China’s Chen Yuanyu 3-0 in the Final of the WTT Feeder event in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria. Gauzy entered the […]

Lin Yun-Ju Wins Title in Almaty

(by Steve Hopkins) Lin Yun-Ju entered the WTT Contender Series event in Almaty Kazakhstan as the top seed, and he did not disappoint.  Even as other recognizable names including Ovtcharov, Jorgic, Franziska, and Lebrun all fell, Lin cruised through to the Semifinals.  On Saturday, the Semifinal matchup was Truls Moregard – a tight match that […]

Moregard, Freitas, Peng, and Lin into Final Four in Kazakhstan

(by Steve Hopkins) Lin Yun-Ju entered the WTT Contender Series event in Almaty Kazakhstan as the top seed, and he has cruised through to the Semifinals.  A tight 3-2 win over Andrej Gacina was followed up with easier 3-1 and 3-0 wins over Oikawa and Pucar.  Lin will face Truls Moregard in the Semifinal on […]

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