What Is the “Cake Sponge” in Table Tennis Rubber?
What Is the “Cake Sponge” in Table Tennis Rubber?🧩 1. Structure: Why “Cake”?In table tennis rubber, sandswiched between the topsheet and blade, the sponge layer comes in various forms. The term “cake sponge” refers to a sponge with larger, porous bubbles, resembling the airy texture of a cake — hence the name. As one forum
How to Use Table Tennis Rubber Cleaner?
Keeping your table tennis rubber clean is essential for maintaining spin, control, and overall performance. Over time, dust, sweat, and debris can reduce the tackiness of your rubber, affecting your game. Here’s a simple guide to using table tennis rubber cleaner properly. Step 1: Apply the Cleaner Start by applying a small amount of table
WTT Contender: Miwa Harimoto Breaks Through Chinese Defense with a Dominant 3-0 Victory — Joins Her Brother in the Round of 16
On the evening of June 26, the WTT Contender Zagreb tournament continued as Miwa Harimoto, Japan’s women’s singles top seed, faced China’s defensive specialist Yang Yiyun. In a one-sided match, Harimoto delivered a commanding 3-0 win to advance to the Round of 16, following in the footsteps of her brother, Tomokazu Harimoto, who earlier overcame
WTT Official Announcement: Changes to China’s Lineup for the 2025 U.S. Grand Smash — New Pairings for Wang Chuqin and More
On June 25, WTT officially announced the list of wild card and nominated players for the 2025 WTT U.S. Grand Smash, scheduled for July. The Chinese team’s lineup has undergone several changes, including the addition of 20-year-old rising star Xu Yi in women’s singles, as well as two new high-profile pairings in doubles: Wang Chuqin
WTT Zagreb Contender: 4 Chinese Players Eliminated in Qualifiers — Main Draw Begins June 26 with Showdowns Against Harimoto Siblings and Hina Hayata
WTT Zagreb Contender: 4 Chinese Players Eliminated in Qualifiers — Main Draw Begins June 26 with Showdowns Against Harimoto Siblings and Hina Hayata On June 26, the WTT Zagreb Contender enters its third day and the start of the main draw. Over the first two days, ten Chinese players competed in the qualifiers. Four were
Presidents of the ITTF: One Held Office for 41 Years, Another Faced Corruption Allegations — China Has Had One President
Since its founding in 1926, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has had eight presidents from seven countries: two from the UK, two from Sweden, and one each from Germany, Canada, Japan, and China. Each brought unique legacies to the sport. Here’s a look back at their contributions and controversies: 1st President: Ivor Montagu (1904–1984)
Week 26 ITTF World Rankings: Xiang Peng Drops, Zhu Yuling Closing in on Top 10
On June 24, 2025, the ITTF released its Week 26 World Rankings. There was little change within the top 10 of both the men’s and women’s singles lists—Darko Jorgić moved up one spot, while China’s rising star Xiang Peng dropped one place. Meanwhile, Hugo Calderano, fresh off his men’s singles victory at the WTT Star
Four Wins Over Chinese and Japanese Players! Can Japan’s Former “Table Tennis Prodigy” Miyu Nagasaki Rise Again?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. At the recent 2025 WTT Star Contender Ljubljana, Japan’s Miyu Nagasaki delivered a sensational performance. She defeated three Chinese players—Han Feier, He Zhuojia, and Chen Yi—on her way to the final, and then claimed the women’s singles
WTT Star Contender: Tomokazu Harimoto Suffers First Loss! Falls in 5-Game Thriller, Exits Men’s Doubles in Round One
On the evening of June 19, the WTT Star Contender Ljubljana delivered a marquee clash between international powerhouses in men’s doubles. Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto and Hiruki Matsushima faced off against Germany’s elite pair Qiu Dang and Benedikt Duda in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match. Despite a hard-fought five-game battle, the Japanese duo came