Butterfly Table Tennis Reviews

Every Butterfly blade and rubber we have reviewed, ranked by rating, with head-to-head comparisons against the rest of our database.

Butterfly Blades

Butterfly Timo Boll ALC 9.0/10
Attacking shakehand players with a developed stroke who want a balanced, high-spin arylate-carbon main blade with a large sweet spot — and don't mind paying for it.
Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit 9.0/10
Intermediate to advanced attacking players who want one offensive carbon blade that loops with heavy spin yet keeps a soft, forgiving touch for blocking and control.
Butterfly Timo Boll ZLC 9.0/10
Elite attackers and tournament professionals; aggressive topspin and flat-hit game styles at close to mid distance from the table
Butterfly Viscaria 9.0/10
Attacking shakehand players with a complete loop-driving stroke who want a high-ceiling, forgiving arylate-carbon main blade with a large sweet spot.
Butterfly Fan Zhendong ALC 8.8/10
Intermediate to advanced shakehand players who play an aggressive, topspin-heavy loop game and want a controllable outer-ALC blade with proven Viscaria-class performance. Especially recommended for players with larger hands who found the Viscaria handle too thin.
Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC 8.8/10
Allround-to-offensive shakehand players who want the feel, dwell and control of a limba all-wood blade plus the stability, sweet spot and on-demand acceleration of arylate-carbon. It pairs best with medium-hard inverted rubbers and rewards a developed stroke.
Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC 8.8/10
Advanced and professional European-style power attackers who need outer-ALC pace with inner-ALC control; ideal for players switching from Viscaria seeking more dwell and spin feedback
Butterfly Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce ALC 8.7/10
Advanced and elite two-wing topspin players seeking professional-grade spin and control; close-to-mid-table loopers who follow Harimoto's aggressive spin-dominant playing style
Butterfly Innerforce Layer ZLC 8.7/10
Advanced players seeking a high-control, high-spin offensive blade with a soft ZLC feel. Ideal for close-to-mid-distance loopers who value placement precision and consistency over raw explosive speed.
Butterfly Lin Gaoyuan ALC 8.7/10
Advanced attackers who want OFF-speed arylate-carbon power and a flatter arc without losing the feedback of a pure wood blade. A small jump for players coming off a good 5-ply wood blade who want carbon pace while keeping dwell time. Built for close-to-mid-distance topspin and counter-topspin play.
Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC 8.7/10
Intermediate to advanced offensive loopers who want a fast but spin-friendly Arylate-Carbon blade with plenty of dwell and control, and who value handle choice and the option to pair it with either tensor or tacky Chinese rubbers.
Butterfly Fan Zhendong Super ALC 8.6/10
Advanced offensive players who rely on third-ball attacks, close-table counter looping, and fast flat drives. Best paired with Dignics 09C, Tenergy 05, or a hybrid rubber on the forehand.
Butterfly Hadraw VK 8.6/10
Intermediate to advanced topspin players who prioritize control, dwell, and natural wood feel over raw speed. Ideal for those transitioning away from ALC composite blades seeking a more tactile, forgiving alternative at OFF- pace.
Butterfly Korbel 8.6/10
Control-first offensive and allround players, including beginners and improvers, who want a forgiving, high-feel all-wood blade to learn looping and the short game before considering carbon.
Butterfly Freitas ALC 8.5/10
Intermediate to advanced European-style loopers who prioritise control, dwell, and spin consistency over raw top-end speed. Ideal as a step up from an all-wood blade.
Butterfly Garaydia ALC 8.5/10
Advanced and upper-intermediate topspin attackers who play close to or at mid distance, rely on blocking, flicking and counter-topspin, and want a stiff, low-throw arylate-carbon blade with high control rather than a springy power blade.
Butterfly Innerforce ZLC 8.5/10
Advanced offensive players who loop with heavy topspin from close to mid-distance and want a ZLC blade with exceptional feel and control rather than raw speed. Ideal for those transitioning from premium all-wood blades who need carbon-level power without giving up dwell time.
Butterfly Primorac Carbon 8.5/10
Advanced intermediate and competitive players who have fully committed to an attacking, loop-dominant style. Ideal for those who play close to mid-distance from the table and rely on fast topspins, flat hits, and aggressive blocking.
Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk 8.3/10
Experienced defensive players and choppers who want to attack and counter-loop from distance, not beginners looking for an all-purpose starter blade; pairs best with a defensive rubber or long pips on one wing and an offensive rubber on the other.
Butterfly Maze Magic 8.3/10
Beginners and intermediate players building their technique, control-oriented all-rounders who want tactile wood feedback, and budget-conscious players who want genuine Butterfly quality without moving to carbon.
Butterfly Primorac 8.3/10
Developing intermediate attackers and control-first all-round players building their first serious custom setup, who value feel, dwell and spin over top-end speed and want a durable, forgiving all-wood Butterfly classic.
Butterfly Timo Boll Allround 8.3/10
Beginners transitioning from pre-made paddles and lower-intermediate players who want to focus on technique, consistency, and control before stepping up to a faster blade.
Butterfly Maze Advance 8.2/10
Beginner to intermediate players moving up from a pre-made paddle who want a lightweight, controllable all-wood blade for an all-around offence and defence style with reliable short play and blocking.
Butterfly Hadraw SR 8.0/10
Advanced attackers who want genuine OFF+ speed from a pure all-wood blade and prefer the tactile feedback and dwell time of wood over the linear power of carbon composites. Best paired with soft to medium-hard rubbers such as Tenergy 05-FX or Dignics 09C at medium sponge hardness.
Butterfly Falcima 7.8/10
Beginner and intermediate offensive players transitioning from pre-made rackets who want genuine all-wood feel with enough speed for loops and drives, without the stiffness of carbon or fiber blades.
Butterfly SK Carbon 7.8/10
Intermediate players with 2-4 years of experience who have solid all-wood fundamentals and want to add carbon-assisted speed without giving up feel and control.
Butterfly Timo Boll W7 7.8/10
Advanced offensive players who want pure all-wood feel and dwell at a speed approaching composite performance. Ideal for flat-drive dominant styles and players stepping up from softer all-wood blades who are not yet ready to commit to carbon.

Butterfly Rubbers

Butterfly Dignics 05 9.0/10
Advanced and high-level attackers with well-developed, fast strokes who want a controllable yet extremely powerful and durable offensive rubber. Best suited to players with several years of experience; not recommended for beginners or most intermediates.
Butterfly Dignics 80 9.0/10
Intermediate to advanced offensive players who loop and flick with fast arm speed and want one balanced, durable Spring Sponge X rubber for either wing.
Butterfly Tenergy 05 9.0/10
Advanced, attacking shakehand or penhold loopers who lead with topspin, want the highest throw and spin available, and can manage a bouncy, spin-sensitive rubber, ideally on a medium-to-heavy looping blade.
Butterfly Dignics 64 8.8/10
Advanced players who use the backhand as a blocking and flat-drive weapon, or players moving over from Tenergy 64 who want better durability and spin tolerance without giving up speed.
Butterfly Tenergy 80 8.8/10
Upper-intermediate and advanced offensive players who want a faster, more direct, forgiving Tenergy with elite blocking and a strong mid-distance attack, ideally mounted on a 5-ply OFF wood blade.
Butterfly Dignics 09C 8.7/10
Intermediate to advanced attackers with fast, active swings who want a forehand rubber that combines tacky-rubber spin and control with tensor speed. Best paired with OFF or faster outer-composite blades. Not ideal for beginners, passive players, or those wanting a light backhand flicking rubber.
Butterfly Tenergy 19 8.7/10
Intermediate to advanced offensive players who rely on heavy forehand topspin and want more spin and control than Tenergy 05 offers, particularly those pairing the rubber with a carbon-fibre or ALC blade.
Butterfly Tenergy 64 8.6/10
Speed-first intermediate to advanced attackers and blockers who want a fast, spin-insensitive rubber that is easy to counter and block with, especially as a backhand or as a forehand for direct, flat-hitting hitters.
Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard 8.5/10
Advanced to elite forehand attackers who generate full arm speed on loop-drives and want a low-arc, high-speed trajectory. Best paired with carbon-composite blades such as Timo Boll ALC or Viscaria ALC.
Butterfly Tenergy 25 8.5/10
Blockers, counter-attackers and close-to-table all-round players who want more control and a flatter trajectory than Tenergy 05, especially for backhand flicks and chikita.
Butterfly Zyre-03 8.5/10
Advanced and professional players with an aggressive, early-contact attacking style who prize speed and high-arc looping over finesse. Built for players who trade drives and counter-loops at mid-distance and will spend 1-2 months adjusting to catch the ball on the rise.
Butterfly Rozena 8.4/10
Developing and intermediate offensive players, especially on the backhand, who want Butterfly Spring Sponge feel with maximum control, forgiveness and an easy short game, and who prize consistency over outright spin or speed.
Butterfly Tenergy 05 FX 8.4/10
Advanced club players and league competitors who want a controlled, spin-first backhand rubber. Ideal for those transitioning from hard Chinese rubbers or finding regular Tenergy 05 too unforgiving, and for players whose backhand technique favours dwell and touch over raw pace.
Butterfly Glayzer 09C 8.3/10
Intermediate club players who want Butterfly tech without the Dignics 09C price, plus all-round and defensive players who put spin, placement, and blocking ahead of raw speed. The high arc and long dwell also make it a forgiving step up from entry-level rubbers.
Butterfly Glayzer 8.2/10
Intermediate offensive players (1200-1800 USATT) seeking Butterfly quality at a manageable price.
Butterfly Sriver FX 7.8/10
Beginners, intermediates and control or defensive players who want a soft, forgiving, high-control rubber for blocking, chopping and steady all-round play — and value players who want a durable classic at a fraction of premium-tensor prices.
Butterfly Sriver 7.8/10
All-round and defensive players, players developing technique who want a forgiving backhand or forehand rubber, and anyone who wants durable, budget-friendly Butterfly quality over maximum tensor speed.

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