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10,396 viewsMeet Yafet, a 11-year-old Canadian player with a borrowed racket and real passion. Pong Home is rallying support to help him compete.
5,753 viewsHow to spot backspin, topspin, and sidespin by watching racket angle, contact point, and bounce.
5,560 views EquipmentA closer look at PingPoint, a table tennis app that turns every match into tracked data, from smartwatch scoring to ELO ratings and club leaderboards.
2,140 views EquipmentGrand Slam champion Zhang Jike is now the face of PongBot's training robot lineup, headlined by a black gold OMNI PRO edition carrying his name. Pong Home readers save 5% with code PH05.
5,219 views Club CultureYafet had his first coaching session with coach Ayush at One Yonge Community Centre, and the progress showed right away. See the video and the story so far.
6,124 views AthleteHow a left handed all rounder from Germany became the oldest world number 1 in table tennis history, played seven Olympic Games, and retired in 2025.
5,417 views Mental GameRobots can already run, jump, and rally a ping pong ball. Here is why competition, emotion, and human limits mean we will keep playing, and maybe play more.
5,231 views EquipmentAn honest look at KaiQiuWang, the ChinaTT rating platform behind the number Chinese players quote for their level, its features, and how it likely makes money.
1,204 views EventsThe Pong Home discount code for RacquetsUp Expo 2027, plus prices for every pass, including day pass, weekend pass, junior, and VIP.
947 views EquipmentPong Home is now testing PingPoint's scorekeeping app. See the unboxing and a real game scored live with the PingPoint button and app.
8,499 views Club CultureHow Table Tennis for Hope turns grassroots tournaments in New Brunswick and Newfoundland into real funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, with 100 percent of proceeds going to CCS.
5,891 views AthleteHow a kid from Rio de Janeiro became world number 2, beating three world number ones on his way to a historic 2025 World Cup title.
5,647 views AthleteHow the younger sister of Tomokazu Harimoto built her own fearless, attacking game and climbed to world number 3, becoming Japan's newest source of national pride.
6,458 views AthleteHis explosive two wing attack, the tactics behind his biggest wins, and what is currently on his blade, including his move back to DHS Hurricane 3.
5,673 views AthleteHow a child prodigy from Sendai became the fastest, loudest, and most dangerous close to the table attacker challenging China's grip on the men's game.
35,048 views Mental GamePre-match routines, handling pressure at deuce, and how to train composure like any other skill: the habits behind players who win the close ones.
21,123 views EventsTennis, table tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, and badminton, all on one show floor. The full breakdown of every sport at Toronto's biggest racquet sports weekend.
12,222 views EventsA closer look at the pickleball, tennis, table tennis, and badminton programming at RacquetsUp Expo 2027, Toronto's biggest racquet sports weekend this February.
3,104 views EventsLive pickleball courts, paddle demos, and where to find pickleball locations around Toronto, plus how table tennis fits into the same February weekend.
5,824 views AthleteFrom outside the world's top 100 to an Olympic final, how the Swedish sensation's creative style and chop block are winning over a new generation of fans.
2,788 views EventsLive tennis courts, racquet demos, and stringing at RacquetsUp Expo 2027, plus where else to play tennis in Toronto and how table tennis fits in.
9,137 views AthleteThe only player to complete a career Grand Slam twice, and how he controls a match with the calm, relentless precision that earned him the nickname The Dictator.
6,247 views Mental GameGood and great players often share the same strokes. Here is what actually separates them: focus under pressure, how they recover from mistakes, and the habits you can train.
1,842 views EventsThe Pong Home discount code for RacquetsUp Expo 2027, plus prices for every pass, including day pass, weekend pass, junior, and VIP.
6,183 views TrainingTable tennis camps, Chinese coaching, and real training intensity are pulling club players overseas. Here is what it costs, what to expect, and whether the trip is worth it.
3,506 views TrainingUnless you want sharper reflexes, real friendships, and a stress reliever that fits in a garage. Read this at your own risk.
5,921 views TechniqueAn unusual backswing or short follow-through doesn't mean bad technique. Here's why timing, feel, and repeatability beat a textbook stroke.
8,303 views TechniqueA step-by-step forehand loop guide covering stance, brushing angle, and a simple drill progression.
8,347 views TechniqueWhen to smash, how to time the shot, and the most common mistakes that cost the point.
3,528 views TechniqueHow to use positioning, spin variation, and patience to beat aggressive loopers and hitters.
3,467 views TechniqueWhen to use a lob, how to add spin, and how to turn a defensive lob into a counter-attack.
3,572 views TrainingPing pong and table tennis are the same sport, but the names carry different histories and connotations.
3,519 views EquipmentHow blade construction, speed category, and handle shape affect your game and setup.
3,603 views EquipmentWhat ball size, star ratings, and poly versus celluloid materials mean for practice and competition.
5,473 views EquipmentWhat tabletop thickness, indoor versus outdoor construction, and foldability mean for choosing a home table.
5,507 views TrainingA six-step physical warm-up routine covering cardio, dynamic stretching, wrist activation, and progressive hitting.
5,544 views Club CultureHow table tennis and badminton compare in space, physical demands, and skill ceiling.
5,183 views EquipmentSix checks to run before buying a used blade or rubber, from cracks and rubber wear to fair pricing.
5,297 views EquipmentHow rubber speed, spin, control, and sponge thickness affect your game, and how to pick your first sheet.
5,411 views Mental GameSeven proven habits competitive players use to warm up, focus, and reduce nerves before stepping to the table.
5,529 views TechniqueA side by side comparison of table tennis's two dominant grips to help you choose the right foundation.
5,647 views TrainingA clear breakdown of doubles serving order, diagonal placement, alternating shots, and positioning.
5,341 views Club CultureFrom Justin Bieber to Barack Obama, 10 famous names with a real, documented love of table tennis.
5,219 views TrainingThe real reasons long-term players stop progressing, and the specific training changes that get you moving again.
5,847 views TechniqueA short scouting process for the warm up and the first few points, so you know exactly where to serve and attack instead of guessing.
10,374 views Mental GameIs it gamesmanship or a genuine slow start? How to keep your head straight either way, without getting intimidated or complacent.
10,926 views TrainingWhat to say, and not say, when your doubles partner misses an easy ball, how to fix coverage gaps, and how to be a partner people want to play with again.
11,458 views Club CultureFrom the Sandbagger to the Warm-Up Legend, 9 player archetypes you'll recognize from your own club, and probably from yourself too.
11,962 views Club CultureFrom dead rubber to weird lighting to being just rusty, 10 of the most familiar table tennis excuses after a loss, and what's really going on.
12,476 views TechniqueHere's why heavy spin backfires against long pips, how to attack the short ball, and how to serve and rally smarter to actually beat it.
10,472 views TrainingBackhand into the net, forehand going long, popping up short serves, losing at 9-9: 10 recurring problems diagnosed with a fix to try.
11,228 views EquipmentWhat long and short pips rubber actually do to the ball, why they feel so different to play against, and how to adjust your game against each.
12,166 views TechniqueFrom the pendulum serve to the tomahawk and the ghost serve, 10 essential serves explained, with how to execute each one and when to use it.
13,484 views TechniqueHow to read heavy sidespin and backspin, the legal 16cm toss height, spotting topspin vs. backspin, and how to execute a pendulum serve and banana flick.
14,718 views TrainingIs ping pong the same as table tennis? How many points win a game? What are the serving rules? A clear FAQ on the sport's rules.
16,254 views EquipmentHow to tell when grip has faded, a realistic replacement schedule based on how much you play, and habits that make a fresh sheet last longer.
18,482 views EquipmentSporting goods stores, specialty retailers, used gear, and direct-from-brand: where to shop, what each option is good for, and how to check you're getting a fair deal.
22,926 views TrainingThe invisible skill behind every clean stroke. Learn the four core movement patterns, recovery habits, and drills that build faster, more balanced footwork.
25,934 views EquipmentInner carbon, outer carbon, or pure wood: how each construction plays, and a simple framework for choosing the right blade for your level and style.
30,378 views TechniqueBuild a backhand drive and loop that hold up under pressure, plus serve-receive tactics and drills to make your backhand a weapon, not a weakness.
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