Butterfly Andrzej Grubba Carbon

Very fast, hard blade. Great for top spin. Perfect block.

Very good blade with huge control, which makes it suitable for anti spin rubbers. For the forehand side, you need to put on a very fast rubber; otherwise, you will not have enough power to finish the point. The blade offers many gears, so you can perform defensive and offensive strokes, depending on what rubbers you use.

A well-made blade with a stiff and somewhat hard surface. It’s notably thin, though the weight varies significantly. Blades range from 82g to 95g, affecting the speed:

- 82g: ALL to ALL+ Speed — 95g: OFF- to full OFF Speed

The playing characteristics are impressive, offering direct and predictable shots. Smashing is effortless, while looping requires a bit more power. Blocking is equally straightforward.

This blade pairs well with short pimples for an aggressive, direct playstyle.

It’s a classic blade for all-around topspin attack play, just top of the range in carbon blades for its price. If you compare it with T64FX 1.7, you can be a master of control close to the table play. With the same setup (1.9), you can play away from the table and get enough speed to be a winner. (Some may say T64 may be even too fast for this blade.) If that’s the case, try it with Donic Acuda S3 BH 2.0, and you won’t be disappointed if you’re a looper. This blade does magic to the new range of Tensor rubbers that were never on the market when Grubba Carbon was invented. If you’re developing your game, this is a must-try blade for all who like control and BH/FH loop in mid-distance. T80 on FH 1.9 is also a killer; you can watch it on my YouTube video (find it under my username). I’m not even a pro player, but I can recommend this blade to anyone who wants to move their game to the next level with a limited budget.

Very good blade, definitely all+. It is good for slow and spinny topspin.

I have been using this blade since 2000, and it remains the best blade I have ever owned. Prior to using the Grubba Carbon, I played with a Primorac OFF-. Compared to the Primorac, the Grubba Carbon offers much greater control and a significantly larger sweet spot.

Due to its stiffness and hard surface, the classic topspin is more difficult to execute with the Grubba Carbon compared to the Primorac or a Hinoki blade. However, it excels as a “straight"-play blade with exceptional control, allowing for precise blocking with high speed and accuracy. This can be particularly challenging for opponents.

One potential drawback for some players may be the blade’s weight. When combined with two classic Sriver rubbers, it becomes one of the heaviest rackets in my team. I am hesitant to imagine how heavy it would be with two 2mm Tenergys.

I’ve played with this blade for several months and found it unusable. The blade category (ALL+) is misleading. It’s a carbon blade with a hard feeling and low control. Even if used with a slow rubber, the lack of control is noticeable. Therefore, it’s not suitable for beginners who seek more control. Conversely, it’s not fast enough for advanced players.