Rick on June 29th, 2009

Everyone gets “owned” at least once in a while. After you’ve loosened up and are starting to get use to your opponent, you are playing and notice an opening and go for the kill shot only to have the ball mockingly click back onto your side of the table before you know it. It happens [...]

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The H.I.S. World Table Tennis Championships is now being broadcast live on itTV. In case you missed the live stream, they are providing Video on Demand of each match. Join some of the conversation with fans from around the world on the MyTableTennis.net forum in our Live Commentary thread while you watch the Live Feed.

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In a PDF addressed to Table Tennis Manufacturers, National Associations, and players the ITTF has released an official statement clarifying the decision of banning Speed Glue and Boosters. I for one am tired of reading and listening to the Speed Glue/Non-Speed Glue users argue back and forth.
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In an article posted on the ITTF site, Adham Sharara discusses his dissatisfaction with China sweeping the Olympics, his disappointment with Germany’s performance, and some new changes to the game after players had time enough to adapt to the Speed Glue ban.
One of the changes being discussed includes changing the 40mm ball to a larger [...]

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