Table Tennis

Sanwei Pistol Racket Review: What the Handle Changes

Updated August 15, 2026 / david-bruce

My Sanwei Pistol Racket review covers palm support, hand fit, wrist freedom and the fast 5+2 ALC Froster construction after club testing.

Sanwei Surge Prism Review: Is This the Budget Inner ALC to Beat?

August 1, 2026 / david-bruce

The Sanwei Surge Prism is a 5+2 inner arylate-carbon blade for around $45. I tested its soft, high-dwell feel to see whether the spin is worth it.

How to Play the Forehand Loop in Table Tennis

July 12, 2026 / david-bruce

A coach's guide to the forehand loop: stance, brushing contact, and how looping against backspin differs from topspin, plus the gear that makes it easier.

Sanwei Multilayer W Review: A Rare 11-Ply All-Wood Blade

July 10, 2026 / david-bruce

We tested the Sanwei Multilayer W, a rare 11-ply all-wood blade with a huge sweet spot and long dwell. Here is how it plays and who it suits.

5 Reasons Why Table Tennis Is Boxing Without The Physical Contact

Updated April 26, 2026 / alvaro

Table Tennis and Boxing share much more in common than you might think. The similarity is very apparent once we evaluate them on a technical, tactical, and mental level.

Butterfly Amicus Prime Review: Is The Flagship Robot Worth $2,500?

April 25, 2026 / david-bruce

After months of long-term testing, the Butterfly Amicus Prime delivers spin and drill realism no other consumer robot matches, but the bundled tablet lets it down.

Sanwei Target Europe Soft Review: The Easy Backhand?

April 25, 2026 / david-bruce

We tested the Sanwei Target Europe Soft for 20+ hours across three blades. Here is how the 37° cake sponge and untacky topsheet hold up on the backhand.

Our Extensive Review of Butterfly's New Glayzer Rubber (2026)

Updated April 23, 2026 / alvaro

We tested Butterfly's new Glayzer rubber for 10+ hours to see how it performed. Is it the right rubber for you?

7 Tips For Playing Table Tennis In A Hot Or Humid Playing Hall

Updated April 22, 2026 / alvaro

Playing table tennis in a hot, humid hall can be tough. Here are 7 quick tips and tricks to stay cool and perform well despite the heat.

Table Tennis Doubles for Champions - An Interview With Larry Hodges

Updated April 20, 2026 / david-bruce

"Table Tennis Doubles for Champions" is Larry Hodges' latest book. This interview asks him some probing doubles questions about the book, and doubles strategy.