Nittaku ITTF Monthly Pongcast - September 2015

Another action packed month with FIVE world tour opens, headlined by the Austrian Open! Plus 2 major continental tournaments, 3 Junior and Cadet Opens, plus exciting new videos by the ITTF!

September Update!

The latest Nittaku Monthly Pongcast and Top 10's! Watch on the web or on TV!

Nittaku ITTF Monthly Pongcast - January 2015 + 2 New Top 10's!

The World Team Cup takes center stage in the January Pongcast, plus the Top 10 shots from the Europe Top 16 and Kuwait Open!

Happy 2015! A long awaited update!

We've been busier than ever, but unfortunately that meant we couldn't give this site the attention it needed over the past few months...until now!

Friday, December 6, 2013

ITTF Monthly Pongcast - November 2013


This November we head to one of the biggest ITTF World Tour events ever at the German Open! There's much more than child's play at the World Cadet Challenge, and Danish table tennis star Mie Skov shows she's just as good at the table as she is on the dance floor!

Monday, November 18, 2013

ITTF Monthly Pongcast - October 2013


We follow up last month's Women's World Cup with the Men's World Cup in October!  It's a busy month for para table tennis plus some prestigious appointments for table tennis being represented on a larger stage.

Friday, October 11, 2013

ITTF Monthly Pongcast - September 2013


Here's episode 6 for the ITTF, spotlighting the Women's World Cup!  Plus we have details on the Stiga 2013 ITTF Trick Shot compilation with the opportunity of a lifetime.  And a special thanks to the Piing of Power for our new intro!

ITTF Monthly Pongcast - August 2013


In August we cover the Harmony Open, North American Championships, plus much more for the ITTF!



Monday, August 5, 2013

ITTF Monthly Pongcast - July 2013


Here's the news & highlights from July in the next episode of the ITTF Monthly Pongcast!  This includes four ITTF events, 2 international table tennis tournaments, and we close the show with our new segment 'Match Point' - featuring the best point from July!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

ITTF Monthly Pongcast - June 2013


We're back with the ITTF Monthly Pongcast for June 2013.  We're covering many more events, including the epic China Open doubles with dream team duos like Ma Long and Timo Boll partnering up, to an upset filled Japan Open!  Plus we've got John Burgess on board to take over the voice over duties, a true professional and a welcome addition!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

May News & World Championships Highlights for the ITTF!


Here's the latest video we produced for the ITTF!  We covered the news in May plus highlights of the incredible 2013 World Championships!

If you enjoy it please let the ITTF know that you'd like to see more in the YouTube comments and please spread the word!




Sunday, May 26, 2013

Pongcast TV teams up with the ITTF!


We've been way behind on updating ThePongcast.com website, so in case you missed it here's the episode we had the honor of producing for the ITTF a few weeks ago.  It's a different format than past shows and probably the best episode we've done so far!  Check it out on the ITTF's YouTube channel, and if you enjoy it please leave a mention in the video comments and that you want to see more!


A big thanks to the Piing of Power guys and Dan from TableTennisDaily who also contributed footage to make this possible!

Pongcast TV Episode 26 - Watch Pongcast TV on the ITTF YouTube Channel!


It's a quickie episode with some recent TT news and informing everyone to check out the episode we did for the ITTF!


Music
Daft Punk - Get Lucky

Video
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130417/bronzeville/killerspins-unplug-n-play-promotes-healthy-alternative-for-cps-students/video/373802

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates playing ping-pong 2013
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Liu Guoliang, Zhang Jike: The Road to Championship [CC]
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Friday, April 12, 2013

Pongcast TV Episode 25 - 2013 Korean Open


The final event before the 2013 World Championships!  Players are trying to peak, and this could be a good indicator of who are the odds on favorites to take the title.  Great highlights and variety at the Korean Open, plus we discuss the US making an appearance and China teaming up with other players in the doubles events.  We also check in on a famous comedian and British royalty getting in on the table tennis action!


Music
Utah Jazz - Skyward Bound
Noisia - Split the Atom
Blu Mar Ten - Close (VIP Mix)
Teagan & Sara - Closer

Video

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nbc-yahoo-sports/hype-friedlander-teaches-perfect-ping-pong-technique-220718243.html

Boris Johnson accepts Pippa Middleton's ping pong challenge

Bring it on! Boris agree to play ping pong with Pippa

Ariel Hsing Vs Marina Matsuzawa: U21 Girls Round 1 [Korea Open 2013]

Hyundeok/Jike Vs Mattenet/Xin: 1/2 Final [Korean Open 2013]

Zhang Jike/Seo Hyundeok vs Ma Long/Lee Jung Woo (Korea Open 2013) Final

Wang Hao vs Adrien Mattenet (Korea Open 2013) 1/8 Final

Ma Long Vs Ryu Seung Min: 1/4 Final [Korean Open 2013]

Xu Xin vs Jun Mizutani (Korea Open 2013) 1/4 Final

Table Tennis - Korea Open 2013 - Yan An Vs Xu Xin - (SF)

Ma Long Vs Wang Hao: 1/2 Final [Korea Open 2013]

Table Tennis - Korea Open 2013 (FINAL) - Ma Long Vs Xu Xin -









Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Pongcast TV Episode 24 - 2013 Qatar Open


It's another tough field on the road to the 2013 World Championships at the Qatar Open!  Results and analysis from the tournament, plus the fashion competition Project Runway brings some style to the game, Extra TV plays on the streets of LA, and find out what it's like to be Timo Boll!


Music

Bachelors of Science - Have You Ever Tried
Bachelors of Science - Red Stripe
Bachelors of Science - Song For Lovers

Video

Project Runway
http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/video/season-11/episode-2/episode-2-spin-out

Extra TV
http://www.extratv.com/2013/02/21/mario-vs-maria-face-off-the-ping-pong-challenge/

Timo Boll POV
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=546604618706640

Wang Hao vs Liam Pitchford (Qatar Open 2013) 1/8 Final
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttlondon2012

Qatar Open: Wang Hao-Patrick Baum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwLHX4WzIlA
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttCountenance

Qatar Open: Xu Xin-Chuang Chih Yuan
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttCountenance

Qatar Open: Ma Long-Dimitrij Ovtcharov
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttCountenance

Zhang Jike vs Yan An (Qatar Open 2013) 1/4 Final
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttlondon2012

Wang Hao vs Yan An (Qatar Open 2013) 1/2 Final
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttlondon2012

Qatar Open: Ma Long-Xu Xin
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttCountenance

Qatar Open: Ma Long-Yan An
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1MP8ud6RGs
http://www.youtube.com/user/ttCountenance











Thursday, January 31, 2013

Pongcast TV Episode 23 - 2013 Austrian Open


It's time to start off the new year in table tennis with the 2013 Austrian Open!  Many ITTF Pro Tour regulars are in attendance, led by world champion Zhang Jike as the top seed.  Plus Timo Boll visits Hollywood, the ping-pong dating scene, and Jun Mizutani's boycott of international events!?!?


Links

Table (Tennis) for Two - Love & Ping-Pong in New York
http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2012/12/18/3766976/new-york-city-ping-pong-scene

Jun Mizutani Boycotts Ittf For His Battle Against Illegal Boosters

Music


Florence & the Machine - Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris remix)
Netsky - Midnight Express
B-Complex - Ocean Deep

Video


Timo Boll vs Sean Zhang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boi1kmKrPFc
http://www.youtube.com/user/gfrontosa

Timo Boll vs Subal Mehta.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCjQ8ARkpE0
http://www.youtube.com/user/gfrontosa

Timo Boll vs Erica Wu.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_LOeLEbjvw
http://www.youtube.com/user/gfrontosa

Timo Boll vs Thilina Piyadasa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaXrwJlnQbU
http://www.youtube.com/user/gfrontosa

Adrien Mattenet Vs Hidetoshi Oya: Round 1 [Austrian Open 2013]

Kalinikos Kreanga Vs Par Gerell: Round 1 [Austrian Open 2013]

Zhou Yu Vs Jakub Kosowski: Round 1 [Austrian Open 2013]

Marcos Freitas Vs Patrick Franziska: Round 2 [Austrian Open 2013]

Tan Ruiwu Vs Marcos Freitas: 1/8 Final [Austrian Open 2013]

Austrian Open: Zhang Jike-Kenta Matsudaira

Austrian Open: Chuang Chih Yuan-Zhou Yu

Zhang Jike Vs Taku Takakiwa: 1/4 Final [Austrian Open 2013]

Fang Bo vs Tan Ruiwu (Austrian Open 2013) 1/4 Final

Austrian Open: Fang Bo-Chuang Chih Yuan

Austrian Open: Hao Shuai-Taku Takakiwa

Austrian Open: Fang Bo-Hao Shuai

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Pongcast TV Episode 22 - Table Tennis' Best of 2012 Year in Review


We're bringing in the new year with a look back at 2012!  We include some of the most interesting segments covered in News & Notables, plus some of the best lobs, marathon rallies, slugfest points, yelling matches, and more.  Here's to another great year of table tennis in 2013!


Music

  • Camo & Krooked - Reincarnation
  • Netsky feat. MC Dynamite - The Whistle Song
  • LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out
  • Netsky - Puppy

Pongcast TV Episode 21 - 2012 ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals


We're rounding out the year with the last tournament of the year, the 2012 ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals.  Plus the life and times of Marty Reisman, who recently passed away.  Including music by Dave Brubeck.  RIP to them both...


Music
  • Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire
  • Dave Brubeck - Take Five
  • Klute - Saviour
Videos

Marty Reisman on the Late Show with David Letterman

Marty Reisman - Marlboro Massacre

Marty Reisman vs Victor Barna (1949 English Open)

WATCH THIS 81 YEAR OLD TABLE TENNIS LEGEND IN ACTION!

NEW YORK CITY SERIES: PING PONG HUSTLER

Joo See Huyk Vs Tan Ruiwu: Round 1 [Grand Finals 2012]

Oh Sang Eun Vs Zhan Jian: Round 1 [Grand Finals 2012]

Ma Lin Vs Koki Niwa: Round 1 [Grand Finals 2012]

Xu Xin vs Joo Se Yuk[ ITTF World Tour Grand Finals 2012]

Grand Finals 2012: Ma Lin-Ryu Seung Min

Gao Ning Vs Chuang Chih Yuan: 1/4 Final [Grand Finals 2012]

Wang Hao vs Zhan Jian (World Tour Grand Finals 2012) 1/4 Final

Xu Xin vs Ma Lin[ITTF World Tour Grand Finals 2012]

Grand Finals: Wang Hao-Chuang Chih Yuan

Grand Finals: Xu Xin-Wang Hao