We caught up with Craig Bryant (The TT Service Guy) to find out a little more about his link up with German professional player Benedikt Duda, how he helped Duda improve his serves and how it has worked out so far… spoiler alert… pretty well! Benedikt and I first started working together in October 2023 […]
Graham Playle from BATTS Table Tennis Club has shared a recap on their latest Ladder Challenge: On October 20th, 2024, BATTS Table Tennis Club played host to a thrilling day of competition with the Bribar BATTS 1-Day Ladder Challenge. This exciting event brought together 40 players of all ages and genders, showcasing a wide range […]
Welcome to the latest Bribar Table Tennis blog. We are delighted to catch up with 7 times National Champion Paul Drinkhall fresh from his singles and doubles titles at the recent English National Championships. In this blog, Paul takes us through his matches on the way to winning the singles and doubles at this years […]
We catch up with JOOLA Plymouth Table Tennis Club fresh from signing a new sponsorship deal with JOOLA/Bribar – great news for the new season. Debbie Whiting, Club Secretary, brings us up to speed with the clubs activities and plans for the season ahead… looks busy! JOOLA Plymouth Table Tennis Club are looking forward to […]
Jakub and Kacper Piwowar are two talented young players looking to make a big impact in the game! We have been supporting and following their fledgling careers and now they are travelling the globe training with and competing against some of the world’s best young players… We caught up with Jo Piwowar (Mum) to hear […]
Our latest post see’s Craig Bryant head out to the USA for a ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to play and coach at the US Open in Los Angeles – watch his vlog to see how he gets on! I was fortunate enough to have found myself in a position to enter the US Open […]
We caught up with Jack to see what life has been like since the summer and his Commonwealth Games golden exploits! Well, it hasn’t been boring, between Training and Competition, Charity and Ambassador work, there’s also a fledgling career in Comedy and meeting our new King! Competition The Commonwealth games was such a special moment […]
Our latest Blog is from Craig Bryant. Craig is a coach, tutor and player in the UK and has been involved at the highest level of the sport since his junior playing days. Having joined forces with Stephen Gertsen, also a top-level player and coach they have developed and grown the Bryant & Gertsen Training […]
Wow! As usual, Paul’s blogs give us a real insight to the roller coaster ride of big events. As Paul says, Take it all, weigh it up and then times it by ten, because this was even more special; a home Commonwealth games, with your family and friends in the audience willing you on. I […]
Jakub and Kacper Piwowar are two talented young players looking to make a big impact in the game! We have been supporting and following their fledgling careers and now they have an exciting new opportunity ahead… We caught up with Jo and Kris Piwowar (Mum and Dad) to hear about the boys season so far […]
Newly formed Worthing Table Tennis club have developed incredibly quickly in such a short period of time. Based in Sussex, founder and head Coach Pedros Santos is the driving force behind the fledgling community club and at Bribar we are delighted to help support him grow the club! Nearing their ‘first birthday’, we asked Pedro […]
Jack Hunter-Spivey is back from the Tokyo Paralympics with a superb bronze medal having beaten the no2 and no3 in the world. We took the chance to catch up with him and find out about the lead up to the games, his tournament and what he’s been up to since returning home… he’s been busy! […]
Our latest Blog is from Paul Drinkhall. We love Paul’s honest take on his performances and he always gives us a real insight into what it’s like playing at the highest level. Paul talks us through his Tokyo 2020 experience from keeping fit and motivated, training hard and getting match sharp, through to finding form […]
We caught up with Liam Pitchford this week to get first-hand gen on how he’s doing since the re-start for professional Table Tennis. It’s safe to say that he’s done plenty of travelling, seen lots of hotel rooms and at last count… had brought up his half century in COVID-19 tests! How did it feel […]
Our latest Blog is from Paul Drinkhall, who like other top players is back in action – not jealous at all! However, it is not always as glamorous and straight forward as it seems – in this Blog Paul tells us about his experience starting back in the strong French Pro A Championship. ‘As I […]
Mizuno Wave Drive 8 2019 – as worn by World Class players who want low to the ground shoes designed for quick movement. Mizuno Wave technology delivers superior cushioning and superb support Microfibre artificial leather on the forefoot section provides a durable comfortable fit Optimal cushioning, lightness and superior grip Cost: £91.75 – £109.99 £59.99 – £74.99 Mizuno Wave Drive […]
TIBHAR ROBO PRO JUNIOR TABLE TENNIS ROBOT This well-built and extremely robust machine is ideal for club and personal use. The Tibhar Robo Pro Junior features topspin/chop adjustment and can create minimal spin balls. The ball hopper holds approx. 80 balls, oscillates and is capable of firing up to 80 balls per minute. £289.99 Just why is the […]
VICTAS Table Tennis equipment is a premium Japanese brand as used by England No1 Liam Pitchford and top Japanese players such as Koki Niwa and Koji Matsushita. In this 2 part blog we look to introduce you to the key products in their line up, the technology they use and how to identify the best […]
Bribar are bringing you the latest Mizuno Table Tennis Shoes for 20-21! Packed with features and technology, Mizuno Shoes are the ‘go to’ for Table Tennis Professionals – so grab a pair and play in Style and Comfort! MIZUNO WAVE DRIVE 8 2020 Microfiber artificial leather on the forefoot provides a comfortable fit and ample support […]
Hellfire X has been developed after 3 years of testing with top long pimple players under the direction of pimple maestro Sebastian Sauer. The result is a pimple that long pimple players want. Hellfire X has been produced offering slightly more speed but even greater disruption possibilities. The OX version is ideal for a close […]
VICTAS Table Tennis equipment is a premium Japanese brand as used by England No1 Liam Pitchford and top Japanese players such as Koki Niwa and Koji Matsushita. In this 2 part blog we look to introduce you to the key products in their line up, the technology they use and how to identify the best […]
JOOLA VYZARYZ HYBRID THE DUAL THREAT – DIFFERENT COMPOSITE LAYERS ON EACH SIDE ALLOW YOU TO ALWAYS COMPETE AT YOUR BEST. The JOOLA Vyzaryz Hybrid is the dual-threat blade you’ve been searching for! It’s customized to account for the differences in forehand and backhand swings. PBO-C is used on one side and Super PBO-C on the other. With […]
We caught up with Stephen Gertsen as he launches his new online coaching workshops – read his blog on how he’s remotely working with Table Tennis groups to upskill their knowledge during this time… I’m Stephen Gertsen and I’m a professional Table Tennis coach, my background includes working for organisations such as TT Wales, TT […]
We caught up with Chris Main at North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club and find out how the drastically shortened 19/20 season was actually very successful on the table, how the clubs members are doing during the lockdown and what they are planning once community clubs can re-open. Tell us a bit about the club… ‘North […]
In our latest Blog spot we chat to Peter Thompson at PingPong4U about his fantastic programme of adapted Table Tennis activities for disadvantaged groups. It’s always great to hear how our sport can be beneficial to a wide range of people and in this case help with social isolation, exercise and improving personal wellbeing. What […]
This week, we welcome a good friend of Bribar, Paul Drinkhall to our blog spot. Paul’s been at the top of his game for several years, and he gives us some valuable insight into some of his key wins (and losses)! We hope you enjoy the interview – like most of us, Paul’s looking forward […]
At Bribar Table Tennis we are proud to have entered a partnership with the British Army Table Tennis Association for 2020 onwards. In these extraordinary times, the Army and our other forces will be doing a great deal to help us as a nation – thank you. A few weeks back we asked the British […]
Torbay Table Tennis Academy’s members rode into town (keeping a safe distance) and have rustled together a fantastic video to highlight the importance of Staying Safe during these difficult times – with 45 videos from club members they certainly hit the bullseye! Enough of the puns – watch the video (58 Secs) and read the […]
In our latest blog we asked Jack to give us a bit of background on himself, a feel for his Nationals success and what he’s looking forward to… ‘My name is Jack Hunter-Spivey, I’m current world number 8, currently English and British champion, a Rio 2016 Paralympian and I haven’t lost a competitive match in […]
At Bribar we pretty much eat, sleep and breathe Table Tennis! Most of us play Table Tennis (some better than others) so it’s been quite a shock to find ourselves unable to have a hit at the local club or to be whingeing about the next local league match… It struck us quite early on […]
Mari Baldwin was a bit of a star at the recent English Senior Nationals – we caught up with her and her coach Craig Bryant to get a first-hand take on what has driven her rapid improvement. Mari is only 15 years old but managed to make the final of the Women’s singles and only […]
Time for some good news and it’s been great to see Liam back to very near his best form – winning more Nationals titles, his World Tour Doubles exploits… oh and a Semi-final win over World No1 Xu Xin! In Liam’s exclusive blog, he takes us through his latest events… So it’s been a busy […]
Can Liam Pitchford make it 6 Singles Titles or will Paul Drinkhall stretch out to 7 Singles Titles this year? The draw has been made and there’s some talented young players looking to create an upset! Both Liam and Paul have been in good form recently, Liam looked very strong at the World Tour Hungarian […]
JOOLA DYNARYZ AGR is used by professionals at the pinnacle of their sport – if you want aggression, precision, high speed and amazing spin characteristics DYNARYZ AGR is the rubber for you! The new signature purple 50 degree Hyper bounce sponge provides spectacular catapult effect whilst the Advanced Traction Surface Technology provides increased dwell time […]
We are very lucky to support some fantastic clubs around the country and the enormous work and effort many of them put into Table Tennis is quite amazing – here we catch up with Bishop Auckland TTC’s Chairman, Matthew Porter. With the new season now firmly underway things at Bishop Auckland have had a slightly […]
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Bribar are now official distributors of the ‘new’ Barna Original brand of Table Tennis equipment… The Barna Original rubber and blade collection are reminiscent of days gone by but with an eye to playing with the new 40+ ABS ball! Check out the 2019/20 range of rubbers from […]
We asked Liam to give us an insight into his packed playing schedule including his latest challenge playing in the exciting new T.League in Japan! T.League training Ever since I signed up to play in the T.League I’ve been looking forward to getting out to Japan. Having followed last year’s league season, I saw just […]
Bribar are bringing you the latest Mizuno Table Tennis Shoes for the new season! Packed with features and technology, Mizuno Shoes are the ‘go to’ for Table Tennis Professionals – so grab a pair and play in Style and Comfort! MIZUNO WAVE DRIVE NEO 2019 Designed for elite players requiring the highest level of comfort and minimum […]
It really is a family affair with the Piwowar’s – Kris, Jo, Jakub & Kacper are a young Table Tennis family with a shared love of Table Tennis! Based in South Devon, they run, coach and play at the Torbay Table Tennis Academy. It has been a busy year for the Piwowar family and we […]
VICTAS, a major Japanese Table Tennis manufacturer, has signed an exciting sponsorship contract with England No 1 and World No 15 Liam Pitchford commencing from the 1st June 2019. Liam has been playing amazing Table Tennis for some time now and having beaten players such as Ma Long, Timo Boll and Japanese ‘Wonder kid’ Harimoto, […]
It’s never a chore when my friends at Bribar Table Tennis ask me to write up a report of a competition I’ve played in, but when you finish stood on top of the podium it’s a real pleasure! I posted on my Facebook a few days ago about my victory in the ITTF World Tour […]
Welcome to our TIBHAR Coaching Blog! In this Blog, Andrew Rushton reflects on a successful Team GB performance and his experience of coaching at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia… Preparation is key For the previous 10 weeks, the Great Britain Para Team had been preparing for the World Championships which took place […]
As I begin my final phase of preparing for the European Championships in Alicante in Spain in a couple of weeks time, it’s time for some reflection! My new Bundesliga club It’s been a mixed but generally good start to my season; I’ve signed for a new club in the German Bundesliga, making a return […]
TIBHAR Aurus Prime Table Tennis Rubber – An ideal choice for the offensive technical player who plays an attacking all action game and requires perfect ball placement! The smooth and spin oriented rubber surface combined with a middle hard, catapult loaded 47.5° sponge will enable the user, in almost any playing situation, to put the […]
The TIBHAR Drinkhall Powerspin Carbon Blade is the signature blade and the exact model used by Paul Drinkhall! The 6 times National Champion helped develop this blade and say’s: “My blade gives me the speed I need for my fast, heavy topspin attacking game and the control required to receive, block and counter topspin well during […]
It really is a family affair with the Piwowar’s – Kris, Jo, Jakub & Kacper are a young Table Tennis family with a shared love of Table Tennis! Based in South Devon, they run, coach and play at the Torbay Table Tennis Academy. Dad Kris, is the lead coach and Chairman of Torbay TTA, learning […]
Top Edge and Gertsen Training Camps – are really popular and well attended training weekends run by Craig Bryant and Stephen Gertsen. In this blog, Craig recaps on a successful London Training Camp and looks forward to a Service Training Day in July… Our Top Edge & Gertsen TT Training Camp in London has kept […]
How do you write a review when you miss out on a medal at such a prestigious event? The answer is… with some difficulty! It’s mixed emotions for me and the other boys in the team. We have absolute belief in ourselves and in each other that we can raise our games when it matters, […]
The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) is a BIG event! With 6000 plus athletes from over 70 countries this is the largest sporting event to be held in Australia for some time… We are excited to follow Paul and the England Team’s progress ‘down under’ and to this end we have pulled together Paul’s […]
Welcome to our sixth Coaching Blog for the 2017/18 Season! In this Blog, Matt Porter takes a look at how the League System in Germany provides a clear pathway for progression and ultimately explains why their Table Tennis standard is so high! League Progression Following on from my previous blog re suitable tournament pathways to […]
Top Edge and Gertsen Training Camps – are really popular and well attended training weekends run by Craig Bryant and Stephen Gertsen. In this blog, Craig gives us an insight into their plans for the future and the up-coming London Training Camp. Time flies! We are now onto our 5th training camp after trialing the […]
Welcome to our fifth Coaching Blog for the 2017/18 Season! In this Blog, Matt Porter takes a look at using competition for motivation and progression of young Table Tennis players. Tournaments for Development Following on from Aad ‘s blog on long term player development, I wanted to look at using competition for motivation and progress […]
The new JOOLA Rhyzer 48 Table Tennis Rubber has arrived! A superb rubber for strong attacking spin players – with a thin topsheet and the hard 48 degree sponge this new rubber has huge dynamics. Out gun your opponent with dangerous winning loops and counter topspins without losing touch in your precision play… As used […]
The blade of the 2017 French National Champion and 2016 European Champion, Emmanuel Lebesson. Designed for a modern, athletic all action counter game typical of modern French players. A 5 ply all wood blade built from limba and ayous wood plys which will always keep your opponent under pressure with uninterrupted action. The extra hard […]
A dangerous and effective long pimple – our best selling ‘fast effect’ long pimple! Incorporating built in tension D.TecS technology the pimple configuration allows players to produce maximum variation in strokes from deep chop to countering their opponents returns. The built-in tension within the actual pimple structure makes them soft. The sponge version features soft […]
Welcome to our fourth Coaching Blog for the 2017/18 Season! In this Blog, Aad Kwakkelstein takes a look at ‘Long Term Athlete Development’ and how local club coaching sessions help an athlete achieve their full potential… Coaching for the long term How long does it take for a player to achieve a good level? What is a good […]
Bribar Table Tennis are reducing all Mizuno Table Tennis Shoes by 25% during January 2018… Packed with features and technology, Mizuno Shoes are the ‘go to’ for Table Tennis Professionals – grab a pair in our January Sale! MIZUNO WAVE DRIVE Z TABLE TENNIS SHOES A high quality Table Tennis shoe – the Wave Drive Z has […]
Welcome to our third Coaching Blog for the 2017/18 Season! In this Blog, Andrew Rushton charts his experience at the recent Para European Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia, giving us an insight into coaching the GB Para team at this major event… Arriving early Arriving at the venue four days before the event proved to […]
Bribar are delighted to have become the distributor for Gewo Table Tennis Equipment in the UK – Gewo is one of the most innovative and progressive Table Tennis brands in Europe! Mike Chapman of Bribar said ‘We believe that the Gewo and Bribar philosophies fit hand in hand – offering top quality, ground breaking Table Tennis products […]
Welcome to our second Coaching Blog for 2017/18 – we will be bringing you thoughts from #TeamBribar coaches throughout the season… Craig Bryant World University Games in Taipei 2017 – what an experience! I’ve recently returned from coaching Team GBR at the World University Games, which was held in Taipei and WOW, what an experience […]
Bribar Table Tennis haven’t managed to sign these guys yet for local league but we can bring you their very own Signature bats… These superb ready-to-go ‘Pro’ bats are well tested combinations of blades and rubbers – available now and with BIG savings!! EMMANUEL LEBESSON SIGNATURE TABLE TENNIS BAT The signature blade of the Men’s European […]
We get excited when new rubbers arrive in the office and especially new pimples! Here’s a run down of the new rubbers for this season from TIBHAR, TSP, JOOLA, PIMPLEPARK and Sauer & Troger… S & T SCHMERZ (Long Pimple) That hurts – your opponent puts another of your shots with Schmerz in the net. […]
Welcome to our first Coaching Blog for 2017/18 – we will be bringing you thoughts from #TeamBribar coaches throughout the season! We are lucky to sponsor some fantastic coaches and we are delighted that Stephen Gertsen and Andrew Rushton have joined the team this year – you can see our coaching team and their profiles […]
Bribar Table Tennis are pleased to announce that they are now distributors of LP Support injury support products! Specialising in support products since 1988, the LP Support product range is recognised for its superior quality and extensive range. We have chosen products from the LP range that help players with the most frequent Table Tennis related […]
Bribar Table Tennis are delighted to partner with SD Sport to bring you monthly news videos from around the world of Table Tennis! This month’s video is out now and highlights all the action in July – what an amazing month for JOOLA’s Quadri Aruna, TIBHAR’s Vladimir Samsonov and of course our very own Paul […]
New for the 2017/18 season, Bribar Table Tennis are bringing you a wide range of Komann products from the Hong Kong based Winning Sports Company. We are excited to announce that we will be supplying Komann products exclusively to Europe and as the season progresses, we will be adding more of their rubbers, blades and accessories to the […]
Produced by long pimple experts Sauer & Troger, Hellfire is slow and very dangerous and makes life absolute HELL for your opponents! The versions with sponge are for classic defenders who play away from the table, the orthodox version is perfect for close to the table blocking / block chopping and controlling awkward play. Hellfire […]
The Koji Matsushita Original blade provides great control for away from the table play and in passive rallies at the net but importantly for modern defenders enough power for successful attacking. A real double for table tennis players – this is a premier defenders dream blade with premier workmanship from Victas! The VICTAS Koji Matsushita Original […]
Hurricane Neo 3 has the famous control and spin of the classic Hurricane 3 Rubber but is equipped with the Neo factory tuned sponge. A little more controlled with enhanced spin over Neo Hurricane 2, this rubber suits the attacking all rounder who plays varied controlled loops. The sticky surface is combined with a hard […]
Just arrived at Bribar are two new 2017/18 blades from VICTAS. A superb offensive blade from Japanese superstar Koki Niwa (World no 13) and a special defensive blade from ace defender Yuto Muramatsu (World no 28). VICTAS have a reputation for mixing the latest technology with premium materials to create beautiful Table Tennis blades! Koki […]
Over the 17th, 18th and 19th February 2017, Top Edge and Gertsen TT delivered their second training camp of the season at the Dorset Table Tennis Centre in Christchurch. Following on from their recent Horsham camp, Dorset proved to be very popular again, with 50 people attending over the 3 days. […]
The WINNING LOOP TABLE TENNIS BAT is Bribar’s best ever selling ‘ready to play’ bat! A quality allround blade, selected by Bribar for its weight, control and durability, it is fitted with Friendship 729 for its spin capabilities when learning to play Table Tennis. The Friendship 729 FX Super rubber comes in two thicknesses and […]
The Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Table Tennis blade is a favourite with Bribar’s Sponsored players! The original blade of multiple European champion and World Cup winner Vladimir Samsonov, has a relatively stiff medium hard feel and is designed for mid-distance counter and loop play. As well as speed in mid-distance rallies, our sponsored players also enjoy […]
The JOOLA ENERGY X-TRA Table Tennis Rubber is Bribar’s best selling rubber over the last decade! Designed for former speed glue players, who play a controlled, attacking game, but who still require excellent feeling and enhanced spin from their rubber choice. ENERGY X-TRA has in-built GREEN POWER feel, together with a grippy surface and a mid-soft […]
David McBeath has had a fantastic Swedish Open, not content with beating the Korean world No 107 Eonrae Cho to qualify top of his group he went on to beat the Japanese world No 24 Maharu Yoshimura in the last 64!! Unfortunately, David’s great run ended against world No 54 Wang Yang (Slovakia). To beat Cho, […]
JOOLA AIR FIBRE – An allround blade with a difference – fantastic to hold, featherweight and guaranteed at only 59 – 60g! The 7 ply build (5+ 2 fibreglass) ensures total ball feeling with fabulous control. The 4mm balsa core is supported by acosica and samba wood plus fibre glass plys and the result is […]
We are super-excited to have 3 New Mizuno Table Tennis models in stock for the 2016/17 season!! We love new shoes… Left to Right: The Wave Medal 5 is a high performance table tennis shoe designed for top level play – with Wave plate technology, an SR Touch insert, a Dynamotion Groove Sole, Removable Insock, AIRmesh upper and XG […]
High Quality Handmade Blades from VICTAS! The new VICTAS Matsushita range has innovative engineering that captures the experience and passion of the legendary Japanese defender Koji Matsushita! The 4 times Olympic competitor, has combined with the Victas team to produce a range of Defensive Table Tennis Blades that have everything modern defensive strategists require. The new Koji Matsushita Special combines innovative […]
Tibhar have hit it for ‘six’ this summer! Tibhar have launched two great new Evolution rubbers for the coming season. The new EL-S and FX-S versions make it six great variations in the super popular Evolution range! TIBHAR EVOLUTION EL-S (Elastic Spin Power) has been developed for top players who require extra spin when attacking. […]
The complete range of Paul Drinkhall blades from Tibhar are now ready for the new season! The original three blades have been hugely popular with their blend of high quality and value for money. Paul has been closely involved with Tibhar in the development of the blades and is delighted that the full range is now […]
A new twist on classic Joola rubbers – get in the swing with the Samba family! Samba 19 is perfect for serious players, features a forgiving 41 degree distinguishable blue mid soft sponge and grippy top sheet. Great control , excellent spin and penetration. Samba 27 is designed for top players with a strong technical […]
Bribar Table Tennis are delighted to have been appointed as the sole distributors in the UK for Dingo+Swiss products. Established by world maestro Ding Yi, the Dingo+Swiss brand is focused upon specialist pimple rubbers and perfectly matched blades. Ding Yi performs his magic using the ZIK-ZAK Long Pimples and DING YI Short Pimples on the Ding […]
World Team Championships I’m writing this as a bronze medallist at the World Championships – what a feeling. Of course, growing up you only ever want to win the Gold, but given the position we started the competition in we are most certainly happy and you won’t find any complaints from team England at the […]
BRIBAR are delighted to announce sole distributorship in the UK of the amazing der-materialspezialist range of products. The outstanding ‘slick’ anti loop rubbers for the modern combination player offer amazing spin reversal levels; backed by a full range of long pimples, short pimples and blades for combination play experts. Check out these specialist rubbers and […]
DAVID MCBEATH At Bribar we are excited to welcome David to the Bribar/Tibhar sponsored team! Using his new Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro blade and Evolution MX-P rubbers, David, currently ranked England No.7 was the surprise winner at the recent Aldershot Grand Prix. Seeded No.3 he played commandingly throughout the week-end and comfortably won the Open […]
Bribar Table Tennis is delighted to announce that the UK No. 1, Paul Drinkhall has entered into a new partnership with the world class brand TIBHAR. Paul is a four time National singles Champion and Commonwealth Gold Medal winner from Glasgow 2014, as well as being Great Britain’s sole representative in the London 2012 Olympics […]
