Butterfly Andrzej Grubba (Classic Design)
Blade description:
The Butterfly Andrzej Grubba is a classic all-wood blade designed for players who prioritize ball feel, touch, and maneuverability over raw speed. Categorized primarily as an ALL to ALL+ blade, it is well-suited for developing players, those transitioning to competitive play, or anyone whose game centers on controlled, spin-oriented attacks.
Playing Characteristics
- Feel and Feedback: The blade is known for its high level of vibration, which provides clear feedback upon ball contact, particularly when hitting the sweet spot. This tactile response aids in delicate net play and serves.
- Speed and Power: While not a power-focused blade, it offers enough speed for controlled offensive loops and smashes when paired with harder, high-tension rubbers. Players often note a significant drop-off in performance at long distances, making it best suited for close-to-table or mid-distance play.
- Flexibility and Spin: Its inherent flexibility facilitates high-arc, spin-heavy loops. The blade exhibits a long dwell time, which assists in generating substantial spin and allows for excellent placement during rallies.
- Handling: The blade is noted for being lightweight and thin. Handle ergonomics vary by production year; while some users find the grip short or stubby, newer iterations have addressed these concerns with thicker, more substantial designs.
Construction and Versatility
- Composition: This is an all-wood blade, favored by many for its natural, crisp feel during blocking and counter-hitting.
- Equipment Synergy: Due to its slower base speed, the blade performs best with harder sponges or high-speed rubber sheets to balance its natural control with increased offensive capabilities. It has also shown utility for players utilizing long pips, particularly when the blade is treated or paired with precise rubber combinations to capitalize on its high control.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — March 2024
Very underrated blade, this wood has superb control and is flexible, although it is not designed to play with long pimples ox. This wood shines with piranha ox on the backhand and Gewo El Pro 53 on the forehand. When the backhand side is varnished with a thick layer of varnish, it becomes much better for ox long pimples. One of the rare woods that is slow enough for long pimples ox on the backhand and, on the other hand, very fast and flexible for a real spinny attack on the forehand. And yes, with Gewo Nexxus Pro Hard Smash, it is also excellent to execute.
#2 — November 2019
I play with an older version with a black gold sign. It’s an excellent blade for hard rubbers. Even though it’s only a wood blade, its feel is comparable to the ALC carbon series. When blocking against topspin, it performs very well. The game has excellent control. It has a nice power and control combination. Maybe this is because the blade is an older one, but I would rate it as an off- blade. This blade makes me very confident during rallies.
I have paired it with Tenergy 05 red on the backhand and DHS Gold Arc black on the forehand. All shots are easy to execute. I highly recommend seeking out older Grubba versions. My Viscaria is now a thing of the past. With the Grubba, I feel more confident. It gives me more opportunities to develop my game in the best possible way. Find your Grubba, and you’ll be a winner.
#3 — March 2018
Review: Old big Grubba ALL +
This blade is dedicated to our Polish table tennis legend. There are several versions of this blade. The best known is the old black sign. It is great for learning the game. However, in today’s fast tennis, it is unfortunately too slow. It is best played with hard rubbers.
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