Butterfly Andrzej Grubba (Classic Design)

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.

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.

This blade has a significant amount of vibration, but it enhances the player’s feel for the ball. As advertised, it is a versatile blade suitable for all-round players. However, it lacks significant power away from the table, as its focus is on control and precision. It excels in controlled offensive play close to mid-distance from the table.

Despite being categorized as an ALL+ blade, it offers greater speed than typical ALL-rated blades. Pairing it with high-quality rubbers such as Tenergys can result in exceptional speed, outstanding spin, and superior ball control. It is a well-rounded blade suitable for a wide range of players, earning a solid 9 overall rating.

Update: The 2015 model features a redesigned handle with an improved appearance and a slightly thicker feel. For players seeking even more speed, consider using Bryce Speed rubbers or awaiting the release of Bryce High Speed. It is important to note that players who complain about the blade’s lack of speed may have technical deficiencies.

The new handle design enhances the blade’s aesthetic appeal. It offers a wide range of possibilities, serving as a defensive blade with thin defensive rubbers, an all-round blade for control-oriented players, or an offensive blade with fast tensor rubbers. Using a harder sponge tensor would result in increased speed and spin due to the extended dwell time. Pairing the blade with Nittaku Renanos Hold Max showcased excellent looping capabilities with impressive speed. Butterfly’s “Do All Blade” truly lives up to its name.

This funny blade, a diamond in the rough, surpasses my Timo Boll ZLF despite its lower price. In direct comparisons with Grubba, TB ZLF, and Viscaria (using Tenergy 05), the Grubba excelled in all tests except counter-hitting and driving.

In touch shots, it effortlessly produced double or triple bounce drops from the opponent’s serve. However, counter-hitting revealed an unexpected issue: the ball rocketed off the table uncontrollably, surpassing even Viscaria’s speed. Looping with the Grubba demonstrated superior spin, arc, and control compared to the other blades, providing an enhanced feel.

This blade perfectly complements my offensive, loop-oriented game. However, I would use it exclusively if I could find a rubber that reduces the excessive counter-hitting speed while preserving the excellent looping performance.

Despite the speed issue on counter-hitting with Tenergy 05, I rate the blade a speed of 8 due to its excellent performance in other areas. The control rating of 8 would have been 9.2 if not for the hitting issue.

It’s not as slow as it was initially rated, it’s closer to all+ than to off-. It provides amazing control and feeling, making it very spinny. Recommended!

I really like this blade. The only problem with this blade is that it’s not very fast. However, the control is amazing.

The Waldner Senso Blade is a fantastic blade for players of all skill levels and playing styles. It is a 5-ply blade made with Kiri as the core layer and Hinoki for the outer layers. This construction gives the blade a great feel and balance, making it easy to control. The blade is also very responsive, making it great for aggressive play. It is slightly head heavy, which gives it a bit more power than some other blades but still maintains a good level of control. Overall, the Waldner Senso Blade is a great choice for players of all levels who are looking for a blade that is both powerful and easy to control.

Madera ligera con buen toque de pelota y control. Utilizada hace años con Sriver, era una buena combinación para un juego allround+ a ofensivo con pelotas de 38 mm. Actualmente, con pelotas de 40 mm, quizás se quedaría un poco lenta.

About two decades ago, I played my first tournament using a Grubba. It helped me keep a lot of balls in play. The lack of speed also helped my opponents return my spins back to the table.

Great for service — it seems I scored on my services more with this blade than I did with my other blades. There’s noticeable vibration when blocking and the short handle took me a while to get used to.

Great, great all-around blade. I think in the ALL category, the Grubba is the best I have tried so far.

@ frogger, the handle has a nice tone to it, like the stiga OC. Nice and classic, plain and simple.

The control of this blade is spectacular. It has the feel and the control of an ALL blade, but still with enough speed to set up your points with solid loops and finish them with smashes.

I played this blade for a couple of years but exchanged it for a faster blade. What a mistake! Now I’m back with it and I’m delighted! So much feeling and control, all my shots landed on the table. Awesome!

I’ve played with blades from Donic, Skitt, Butterfly, Tibhar, and Joola, but Butterfly is the best by far. Very high quality!

It is a thin and light blade designed for players who prioritize control. Despite its lightweight, it provides noticeable vibration, which is only negligible when the ball is struck precisely at the sweet spots.

The handle lacks visual appeal and has a soft texture, indicating its classification as an all-around blade. It is a suitable choice for beginners who are still developing their playing style. Slight adjustments to the phrasing may be necessary for clarity.

Great, reliable, and extremely controlling ALL/ALL+ blade. You can’t go wrong with it. If you have your own power in abundance, you don’t need OFF blades - pick up an ALL+ or OFF- blade instead. This one plays great for $45. Unless you want Hinoki plies and are willing to pay double or triple the money, get it now.

If you are an ALL- player with some defensive inclinations, consider this one as well.

Rated as ALL+ but probably more like ALL. As such, the blade is very light, perhaps too light. Even with Tenergy 25 on the forehand, it was quite slow.

Overall, the blade feels nice; however, I was disappointed in the handle. It was quite rough and seemed too short and stubby, even for my small hands. Anyone with large hands might find this blade uncomfortable.

This is a terrific all-round blade that can handle a wide range of playing styles. It’s a great choice for beginners and developing players who are looking to improve their skills. It’s also an excellent option for players who prefer controlled or controlled-offensive play. This blade offers versatility and can adapt to various playing situations.

If you’re looking for control, it’s hard to go wrong with this blade. For years, the Andrzej Grubba has been a leader in all-around blades. It’s great for those who have just started to play competitively and those who base their game on control.

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.