October 15, 2018
4 HRS AGO - This week's blog will go up tomorrow (Tuesday). That way I not only get to recover from Expand
4 HRS AGO - This week's blog will go up tomorrow (Tuesday). That way I not only get to recover from running the 3-star MDTTC October Open this weekend (here are the results), but I'll also be able to do the write-up and put the photos and video up, plus the ratings for it will likely be processed. But the blog itself will be about Table Tennis Inventions and Innovations, plus a write-up of two USATT teleconferences. The Tip of the Week is already up - Style Experimentation. Also, here's the link to my Interview with Butterfly Table Tennis on Friday with Ayan Bagchi! (Just the week before I had my Interview with Analog Science Fiction - but that was about my science fiction writing.) Collapse
October 1, 2018
01/10/2018 - Tip of the Week
How to Punish those Slow, Spinny Loops.
History of U.S. Table Tennis, Volume Expand
01/10/2018 - Tip of the Week
How to Punish those Slow, Spinny Loops.
History of U.S. Table Tennis, Volume 22
This morning USATT Historian and Hall of Famer Tim Boggan moves in with me for about 12 days so I can do the photo work and page layouts for the latest volume of History of U.S. Table Tennis. I believe this one covers 1996-1997, and will be in the 450 page range, with about 1700 graphics. Actually, every page is technically a graphic, since Tim creates the volumes by mostly cut & pasting articles from the past. He arranges them into 8.5x11 pages, which are scanned by another USATT Hall of Famer, Mal Anderson.
Then comes the "hard" part, for me, as I have to place each page into the layouts, and then fix up all the graphics - and there are a LOT of fixing up. For one thing, all of Tim's scissor cuts show up and have to be removed; for another, most of the work is scanned from gritty newsprint, and that takes time to fix up. Plus Tim is very picky about backgrounds, Collapse
European Championships 2018 - Mens Doubles Table Tennis Results
20/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Expand
20/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Get all the details and results for the Men's Doubles event here... Collapse
European Table Tennis Championships 2018 - Womens Singles Results
19/09/2018 - The European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Get all the Expand
19/09/2018 - The European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Get all the details and results for the Women's Team event here... Collapse
September 10, 2018
10/09/2018 - Today's blog will be up by 12:30 PM or I have to umpire Serena's next match where I'm Expand
10/09/2018 - Today's blog will be up by 12:30 PM or I have to umpire Serena's next match where I'm under secret orders to give her code violations for walking, blinking, or breathing. But the Tip of the Week is up: Develop Ball Control by Playing with Different Surfaces. Collapse
Top 9 Greatest Table Tennis Players of All Time
07/09/2018 - Welcome to our post about the greatest table tennis players that have ever lived. There have been Expand
07/09/2018 - Welcome to our post about the greatest table tennis players that have ever lived. There have been so many, and it is very tough to decide that which player who is the undisputed king. But there is one factor with which you can determine who the ultimate champion of champions is and that is their […]
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10 Ways to Improve Faster at Table Tennis
03/09/2018 - Expert Table Tennis is back! I’ve been super busy with other projects over the past year. I Expand
03/09/2018 - Expert Table Tennis is back! I’ve been super busy with other projects over the past year. I even launched a gin (Pipehouse Gin) with my friend Sam Priestley and our wives – but I’ve finally found the time to get back into posting here. This is a good one, all about how to improve faster […]
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Butterfly Amicus Basic Robot Review
30/08/2018 - The Butterfly Amicus Basic table tennis robot is the cheapest robot from Butterfly and is produced Expand
30/08/2018 - The Butterfly Amicus Basic table tennis robot is the cheapest robot from Butterfly and is produced in Hungary. All three Amicus robots look exactly the same, it is only the control panel that changes between versions. This basic robot has fewer options and functions. Here is our full review. Butterfly is the biggest brand in […]
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DHS A5002 Racket Review
29/08/2018 - The DHS A5002 is one of the more expensive table tennis rackets produced by DHS and part of their Expand
29/08/2018 - The DHS A5002 is one of the more expensive table tennis rackets produced by DHS and part of their premade bat series. DHS is the most well-known and established table tennis brand in China. They usually produce very high-quality equipment. Here is our full review of the racket. You can buy this racket on Amazon […]
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Men's World Cup 2018 - Table Tennis
3 DAYS AGO - The Men's World Cup is an invitational event for 20 of the world's top players. See who qualified Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The Men's World Cup is an invitational event for 20 of the world's top players. See who qualified for this prestigious event in 2018 and get all the results. Collapse
Joola Inside vs Stiga Advantage – The Best Table Tennis Table Under $400
27/09/2018 - There has been lots of debate about the best table tennis table under $400. Which is the best one? Expand
27/09/2018 - There has been lots of debate about the best table tennis table under $400. Which is the best one? Which one should you choose? In this article, I hope to clear things up and help you decide. It’s Joola Inside vs Stiga Advantage time! Both Joola and Stiga are known for the quality of their […]
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European Table Tennis Championships 2018 - Womens Doubles Results
20/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Expand
20/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Get all the details and results for the Women's Doubles event here... Collapse
European Championships 2018 - Mens Singles Table Tennis Results
19/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Expand
19/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Get all the details and results for the Men's Singles event here... Collapse
The 80/40 Rule – Setting Goals for This Season
10/09/2018 - You’ve heard of the 80/20 rule, right? Well, today we’re talking about the 80/40 rule Expand
10/09/2018 - You’ve heard of the 80/20 rule, right? Well, today we’re talking about the 80/40 rule and how it will help you to set goals for your table tennis performance, this season. The 80/40 rule is something I literally just made up, but I think it’s a good target to aim for and should help you […]
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September 4, 2018
04/09/2018 - Tip of the Week
The Flat Smash That Isn't.
USATT League Ratings as Initial USATT Ratings
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04/09/2018 - Tip of the Week
The Flat Smash That Isn't.
USATT League Ratings as Initial USATT Ratings
Below is a proposal I made a few days ago to the USATT Tournament Committee about using USATT League ratings as initial ratings for tournament. I think it's self-explanatory. Note that both regular USATT ratings (i.e. tournament ratings) and league ratings are in the USATT database, and both are in each player's profile when you look up their rating in the USATT ratings page. In the August Open I ran recently we had three "unrated" players who had league ratings that could have been used - but instead, we had to treat them as unrated players, so they could only play in the preliminaries of rating events.
Dear USATT Tournament Committee,
The USATT League is rather widespread, with (I'm told) more rated matches every month than tournament matches. Many clubs, including mine (MDTTC) have many players with extensive and accurate league ratings but no tournament rating yet. Collapse
Sanwei Target National Rubber Review
31/08/2018 - Sanwei Target National is the upgraded version of Sanwei’s Target rubber, created with the new Expand
31/08/2018 - Sanwei Target National is the upgraded version of Sanwei’s Target rubber, created with the new plastic ball in mind. The production technique involves covering the unsmooth topsheet of the rubber with an ultrathin sticky rubber film. Sanwei claims this production technique provides the rubber with both high elastic performance and a good spin effect – […]
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Butterfly Amicus Advance Robot Review
30/08/2018 - The Butterfly Amicus Advance table tennis robot is Butterfly’s mid-range robot and is Expand
30/08/2018 - The Butterfly Amicus Advance table tennis robot is Butterfly’s mid-range robot and is produced in Hungary. All three Amicus robots look exactly the same, it is only the control panel that changes between versions. This Advance version has more features than the Amicus Basic. Here is our full review. Butterfly is the biggest brand in […]
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iPong V300 Robot Review
28/08/2018 - The iPong V300 table tennis robot is a brilliant tabletop robot that is simple to use and suitable Expand
28/08/2018 - The iPong V300 table tennis robot is a brilliant tabletop robot that is simple to use and suitable for all levels of players. It is the most expensive iPong model. Here is our full review. iPong is a US brand that specializes in producing low-cost, tabletop table tennis robots. iPong robots are sometimes rebranded as […]
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October 8, 2018
7 DAYS AGO - Blog should be up shortly, by 12:15PM I hope...
September 24, 2018
23/09/2018 - I got back from a USATT board meeting a little after 1AM Sunday night/Monday morning. This Expand
23/09/2018 - I got back from a USATT board meeting a little after 1AM Sunday night/Monday morning. This week's blog and tip of the week will go up Tuesday by noon or I can't ride the roller coaster at Disneyworld after the U.S. Open in Orlando. Collapse
European Championships 2018 - Mixed Doubles Table Tennis Results
19/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Expand
19/09/2018 - The Table Tennis European Championships 2018 were held in Alicante, Spain from 18-23 September. Get all the details and results for the Mixed Doubles event here... Collapse
September 17, 2018
17/09/2018 - This morning's blog will be up by 1PM or Hurricane Florence gets to regather its strength, Expand
17/09/2018 - This morning's blog will be up by 1PM or Hurricane Florence gets to regather its strength, turn right, steam into Maryland, and destory my house and club. But the Tip of the Week is up, Development of an Outrageously Great Spin Serve. And to tide you over while you wait, here's ten seconds of Wakeboard Ping-Pong, where a guy on a boat plays table tennis with a water-boarder! Collapse
Best Table Tennis Paddle For Intermediate Player 2018
10/09/2018 - Playing ping pong has become more famous now than ever, especially since the Olympics included the Expand
10/09/2018 - Playing ping pong has become more famous now than ever, especially since the Olympics included the game in 1988. Most people like to play the game in their households or school gymnasiums as recreation. But for those of us who love to play in tournaments, getting the best equipment for ping pong is a crucial […]
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September 3, 2018
03/09/2018 - Today's Memorial Day, so I'm off today - I plan to spend the day reading in bed! Blog and Expand
03/09/2018 - Today's Memorial Day, so I'm off today - I plan to spend the day reading in bed! Blog and Tip of the Week will go up tomorrow by noon or else I don't get to be part of NAFTA, Google gets to continue their biased coverage of me, and I won't get invited to any weddings or funerals. Collapse
Butterfly Amicus Review & Comparison – Which Robot Should I Buy?
30/08/2018 - Are you in the market for a Butterfly Amicus but have no idea which one to get? Which one is the Expand
30/08/2018 - Are you in the market for a Butterfly Amicus but have no idea which one to get? Which one is the best for what you need? In this article, we hope to clear that up and help you decide. The Butterfly Amicus line has three robots. The Amicus Basic, Amicus Advance, and Amicus Professional. Which […]
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Butterfly Amicus Professional Table Tennis Robot Review
30/08/2018 - The Butterfly Amicus Professional table tennis robot is Butterfly’s top-of-the-range robot Expand
30/08/2018 - The Butterfly Amicus Professional table tennis robot is Butterfly’s top-of-the-range robot and is produced in Hungary. All three Amicus robots look exactly the same, it is only the control panel that changes between versions. This Professional version has more features than both the Amicus Basic and Advance. Here is our full review. Butterfly is the […]
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