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Butterfly (2)

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Butterfly Strave OFF
Speed |
8.8 |
Control |
10.0 |
Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
Consistency |
10.0 |
Overall |
10.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Strave OFFI don't know who put in 10/10 speed. But, it is more like 8.8/10 speed.
I have the CS version of this. And from my expertise alone, I believe this 3+2 blade is Koto + Tamca 5000 + Kiri (core) + Tamca 5000 + Koto. I haven't been able to confirm this yet. However, I did just write to Butterfly themselves about it. If I am wrong, I will come back and say so.
*UPDATE* When I talked to Butterfly directly about its composition, they had no idea and they based their best guess off of my best guesses. Their best guess is Hinoki as layers 1+7 and not Koto. Otherwise, their best guess is the same as mine. I'll tell you what though: I am more familiar with blades that have Hinoki followed by T5000 than I am with any other type of blade. I can tell you for sure that this is NOT Hinoki + T5000.
Anyway, this blade is right between OFF and OFF+ in terms of speed. The vibrations feel as sweet as a nut. And you can just feel how premium the blade is. It was made in Japan. So, that comes as no surprise. This blade is like the perfect RPB Penholder's blade. It weighs in at 74g. But, that Tamca 5000 makes it so it's still fast enough for the highest levels of play. It's also able to generate a ton of spin on any shot, which I think is due to the Koto outer plies and the very light weight. This blade has the speed and the gears of a modern inner-carbon professional blade. But, it's able to weigh a lot less because of the Tamca 5000.
I use the DHS Skyline TG3 NEO on the forehand and a hybrid rubber with a high throw angle like Dignics 09C, Tibhar Hybrid K3, Victas V22 Double Extra, Rakza Z, or anything with a hard spring sponge + a tacky topheet on the (RPB) backhand.
I am writing this on May 7, 2023. I only know of two stores that carry this blade. And it only comes in CS. Butterfly themselves have stopped selling it too.
Nov 29, 2023 |
Donic (2)

Gambler (1)

PP (1)

Yinhe (Galaxy/Milkyway) (1)

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Yinhe PRO 11S
Speed |
9.3 |
Control |
8.9 |
Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
8.2 |
Overall |
9.5 |
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Review of Yinhe PRO 11SThis blade is up there in the pro blade weight range. It's also up there in the pro power range too. But, if you have skills, this thing is shockingly fantastic. I couldn't believe how good it is. I was not expecting this from Yinhe
Sep 20, 2021 |