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    Posted: 03/31/2023 at 6:35am
It’s finally happening, professional Table Tennis is coming to the USA

Edited by NextLevel - 10/14/2023 at 11:21pm
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote liulin04 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04/02/2023 at 5:46am
I don't foresee the income will attract that many high level international players.  But definitely do hope to see this expand to incorporate even more teams from other cities
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That depends, the owners may be able to pay "out of pocket" for international players and forego a draft pick. We will have to wait and see when the rules are published.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote liulin04 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04/02/2023 at 6:26am
So it's almost like T1 from jtta and the format is like a nba?
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The Goose Island Traveling Table Tennis Club is considering becoming an owner in this new league.  We have the ability to create a unique situation that would provide a strong incentive for both players and spectators to come to our matches.  

We would play our home matches on some of the best picnic tables in the US at some of the finest National Parks.  Summer matches would be played at Sequoia and Redwoods National Parks.  The promotion slogan would be "Come see the big trees and big time table tennis".  Spring and fall matches would be held at Big Bend National Park.  "Two paddles for the price of one.  Raft the Rio Grande and then watch world class table tennis." would lure in the spectators.  Winter matches would be held at Death Valley.  There we could promote "No sandpaper, but lots of sand.  Enjoy world class table tennis and world class scenery."  Of course our team kit would be official Mountain Man Table Tennis Wear featuring hiking cargo pants, long sleeve hiking shirt, hiking boot style table tennis shoes, and the trademark wide brimmed hat.

What do you guys think?  Is there a place in this new league for the Goose Island Travelling Table Tennis Club?  Let me know what you think.

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That is the most elaborate April's fool joke I have ever seen.
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I think it's great that someone's trying to set up a pro league in the United States.  I hope it succeeds.
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Uh-Oh, so it's for real??? I am sorry... 

BRAVO!!! May the table tennis gods be with MLTT and help tracing a clear path for table tennis glory in the United States.


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The MLTT looks awesome! There is an AMA tomorrow at 8pm EST with the CEO Flint Lane on Reddit in r/TableTennis.
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wait, so is this for real or an April Fool's joke?  Because if it is a AF joke, I expected it to be dated on 4/1, not 3/31
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It's for real.  Flint Lane is a successful businessman and the owner of the Princeton Pong table tennis club.  Let's see how far he can take it.
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If women's soccer can attract that kind of money, surely table tennis should be able to succeed too (or maybe not...)

Sixth Street commits $125mn to buy new US women’s football club

Group will be first institutional investor to become majority owner of professional US sports franchise
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Major League Table Tennis is here for real! 

The season starts September 15-17 in Daytona Beach, FL.

Schedule, tickets, etc.:

MLTT First Half Season Schedule:

  • September 15-17: East Division | Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL (Tickets On Sale Now)
  • September 22-24: West Division | Kaiser Permanente Arena, Santa Cruz, CA
  • October 13-15: East Division | Myrtle Beach Sports Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
  • October 27-29: West Division | Merrell Center, Houston, TX
  • November 10-12: East Division | Wintrust Sports Complex, Chicago, IL
  • November 17-19: West Division | Alameda County, East of Oakland, CA
  • December 1-3: Cross Division | Rock Hill Sports Center, Rock Hill, SC


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No teams in the metro NY region?
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The draft is this Sunday, August 27 at 5 pm Eastern and will be on YouTube.
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Originally posted by talltimber talltimber wrote:

The draft is this Sunday, August 27 at 5 pm Eastern and will be on YouTube.

What channel?
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I was told by a person involved that it will be on YouTube. Not sure which channel. The West showcase was on OCTTA. Don't know where the draft is being held.
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Originally posted by hleett hleett wrote:

No teams in the metro NY region?

The "Princeton Revolution" is based in New Jersey (as is the league itself). Maybe in the second half of the season there'll be matches in that region too. 

Same for the Pacific Northwest with Seattle and Portland.
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Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:

Originally posted by hleett hleett wrote:

No teams in the metro NY region?

The "Princeton Revolution" is based in New Jersey (as is the league itself). Maybe in the second half of the season there'll be matches in that region too. 

Same for the Pacific Northwest with Seattle and Portland.
The Seattle and Portland stops will be in January and February.

Edited by Vince64 - 08/24/2023 at 10:30am
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There’s The Princeton Revolution.
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Hopefully I get drafted :)
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Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Hopefully I get drafted :)

Hopefully you registered for the draft ;-)
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Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:

Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Hopefully I get drafted :)

Hopefully you registered for the draft ;-)

I indeed did :)
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Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:

Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Hopefully I get drafted :)

Hopefully you registered for the draft ;-)

I indeed did :)

What would the pay be like?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ander999 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08/24/2023 at 1:54pm
Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:

Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:

Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Hopefully I get drafted :)

Hopefully you registered for the draft ;-)

I indeed did :)

What would the pay be like?

Not sure they disclose that information until after you are drafted. It isn't readily available anywhere.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote NextLevel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08/24/2023 at 2:27pm
Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:

Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:

Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Hopefully I get drafted :)

Hopefully you registered for the draft ;-)

I indeed did :)

What would the pay be like?

Not sure they disclose that information until after you are drafted. It isn't readily available anywhere.

Good luck!
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Originally posted by ander999 ander999 wrote:

Originally posted by amateur amateur wrote:


What would the pay be like?

Not sure they disclose that information until after you are drafted. It isn't readily available anywhere.

Earlier this year (April?) they had a presentation for players interested in the draft that covered some of this information. I forget the numbers but there is some base pay per appearance on the thousand dollar scale plus smaller bonuses for winning games, especially the golden game. There may also have been some pay just for being on a team, but I don't recall that as clearly. I'll see if I can find the information again.
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MLTT will have their own YouTube channel for the draft per their latest "X" tweet. 
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