(by Isabella Xu) If you search up “ping pong definition” on Google, you’ll come across an inaccurate interpretation: the game of table tennis. Many people are unclear about the differences between ping pong and table tennis. Since it becomes quite tedious having to explain the details that separate the two games to everyone that asks, feel […]
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Tashiya Piyadasa Wins 3rd Place in U13 Girls at WTT Youth Contender in Helsingborg Sweden
(by Tashiya Piyadasa) Winning a competition can be an incredibly rewarding experience, especially when it’s a sport that you’re passionate about. This year I participated in 2 WTT Youth events and, winning 3rd place in the U13 Girls Individual category at the WTT in Sweden was a huge accomplishment for me. This was my second time […]
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlight – Lucca Lobo WTT Madrid
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Lucca Lobo is in action at the WTT Madrid Feeder. 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
Butterfly Training Tips with Taiwo Adeyinka – Combination & Footwork Play for Beginners
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Coach Taiwo is using multi-ball for his junior to transition from underspin to topspin play with backhand and forehand. 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
Coaching Tips of the Week: Stepping Versus Lunging
(by Larry Hodges) Many players reflexively reach for the ball when caught out of position. This means leaning toward the ball, with your weight on the foot in the direction you are trying to move – and so you can no longer move in that direction! And so, rather than move into position you are […]
Butterfly Becomes Title Sponsor of the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Pyeongchang, South Korea
(by Stephanie Sun) Butterfly will be the title sponsor of the 2023 Asian Table Tennis Championships held from the 3rd to the 10th of September in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Read more in the original posts in English, Chinese, or Japanese.
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Los Angeles Table Tennis Association
(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. One of the most unique advantages of LATT is the coaching staff, led by legendary female […]
Jenson Van Emburgh: Europe Tour and the upcoming US Para Open
(By Steve Hopkins, photos Manca Meglic) This week’s Butterfly interview is with one of America’s most decorated active para players, Jenson Van Emburgh. Jenson has already landed very important medals at major tour events – a Silver at the 2019 Parapan American Games, a Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, and a Silver late last […]
Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights – Kef Noorani Bay Area Tournament
(by: Stephanie Sun) In this Bowmar Sports Tournament Highlights, Kef Noorani is in action at the Bay Area Tournament. 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 Contender: Qihao over Ovtcharov in Lagos
(by Steve Hopkins) A new generation of Chinese players continue to push their way to the front of the tour. Wang Chuqin is now firmly entrenched as World No. 2, Lin Shidong has moved all the way up to World No. 15, and in the event this week in Lagos, it was World No. 35 […]
Forehand Counterloop
June 24, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips, Bob Chen breaks down how to execute the Forehand Counterloop… Read More
Stay Lower
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Forehand topspin against backspin that comes half long to Forehand – aim to Backhand (imagine 2nd ball bounce… Read More
Mental Training Tip – Finding Your Champion Mindset: Lessons from Hugo Calderano’s Historic Victory
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(by Dr. Alan Chu, Ph.D., CMPC) When Hugo Calderano stepped onto the court for the 2025 ITTF Men’s… Read More
MLTT Featured Team: Portland Paddlers
June 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo MLTT) The Portland Paddlers are navigating the current of the West Division of the… Read More
WTT Star Contender Ljubijana: Calderano Wins Again
June 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) Hugo Calderano has done it again – winning the WTT Star Contender Series… Read More
Calderano, Jorgic, and both Lebruns reach Semis in Slovenia
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(by Steve Hopkins) Top seeded Hugo Calderano met stiff competition at the WTT Star Contender Series event in… Read More
WAB CLUB FEATURE: Bridgeport Sports Club
June 23, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) At over 14,000 square feet, the Bridgeport Sports Club one of the largest table tennis… Read More
How to Anticipate Opponent’s Placement
June 23, 2025
(By Larry Hodges) Players with great reflexes don’t have great reflexes. There, I’ve said it, and you probably… Read More
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