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Big Changes in the Rankings

(by Steve Hopkins) All four of the top spots shuffled in the latest World Rankings.  Lin Shidong rode his Singapore Smash win all the way to World No. 1.  Wang Chuqin dropped one position to World No. 2.  Liang Jingkun jumped up one spot to No. 3, overtaking Tomokazu Harimoto who falls one spot to […]

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Open the World — The Humble Inspires the Extraordinary

Because we are small, there is room to evolve. Face the challenge and tackle from every angle. Step up to the table, connect, and develop. Believe in your potential, devoted and dedicated. That first step will open new horizons ahead. https://youtu.be/1bxRaSLA6NQ  

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WTT Adjusts Participation Requirement: The “Fan Rule”?

(by Steve Hopkins, photo WTT) A press release this morning from World Table Tennis (WTT) seemingly reverses direction on participation requirements in key WTT Series events.  WTT announced today that they will remove mandatory participation requirements for all WTT Grand Smashes effective immediately.  Further, two annual exemptions will be possible for WTT Champions events, allowing […]

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Outerforce Blades Overview

(by: Logan Rietz) The new Outerforce series of blades aims to bridge the gap between a traditional Outerfiber orientation and the Innerfiber style. In an effort to make Outerfiber blades more accessible, this new line is made with a low-density wood and offers a shorter trajectory, reducing overhitting errors while maintaining decent speed.  With this […]

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Why Are You Attacking Heavy Backspin Into the Net?

(by Larry Hodges) You know the ball has heavy backspin. You know you have to either open your racket, hit upward, or both. And yet, players still often attack heavy backspin balls into the net far more often than off the end. In theory, since you are compensating for the heavy backspin, you should go […]

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Who’s On Top – US Men

(by Steve Hopkins) The USA’s pull in our sport is increasing.  WTT events now regularly grace our shores, the United States Smash (the first of this highest level of WTT tour events) will be played this July in Las Vegas likely bringing the highest level of prize money for a single table tennis tournament that […]

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Butterfly Training Tips with Arantxa Cossio Aceves – Random Sequence Looping

(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Butterfly Training Tips,  Arantxa Cossio Aceves is executing a Random Sequence Looping Drill https://youtu.be/fUR-ZHl-zfs 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

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WAB CLUB FEATURE: Tan’s Table Tennis Training Club

(by Steve Hopkins) Tan’s Table Tennis Training Club is the first full-time table tennis club in the greater Cincinnati area.  The club is located just to the Northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, a few miles from the 275 Expressway and just off of I-42.    The location provides easy access to greater Cincinnati and Dayton. The […]

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Shidong Shines in Singapore

(by Steve Hopkins) World No. 2 Lin Shidong entered the Singapore Smash just 1000 points behind World No. 1 Wang Chuqin.  Shidong shined in Singapore, with dominant results extending across three events. In Singles, Shidong went 3-0, 3-1, 3-0, 4-1, and 4-0 to reach the Final.  And once in that Final, he outlasted World No. […]

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