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Butterfly Biside is a 7-ply offensive table tennis blade designed for players seeking a combination of speed, control, and consistency. It features a unique construction of 5 plies of wood sandwiched between 2 layers of Arylate, creating a blade that is both powerful and forgiving.
With a speed rating of 8 and a control rating of 9, the Biside offers a balanced playing experience that suits a wide range of playing styles. Its medium stiffness and hardness (3 and 2.2, respectively) provide a good balance between power and control, making it suitable for both attacking and defensive strokes.
One of the standout features of the Biside is its exceptional consistency. It delivers a very predictable and linear response, allowing players to execute shots with precision and accuracy. This makes it a great choice for players who value consistency and control over raw power.
The Biside is also known for its excellent feel and touch. The Arylate layers contribute to a soft and responsive feel, providing players with a good sense of the ball on contact. This makes it easier to control the ball and execute delicate shots, such as drops and flicks.
Overall, the Butterfly Biside is a well-rounded offensive blade that offers a great balance of speed, control, consistency, and feel. Its unique construction makes it suitable for a wide range of playing styles, from aggressive attackers to all-around players who value control and precision.
During the late 1990s through about 2006, I was using Btty Arylate blades. First, I had a set of Keyshots, then this blade, and then the Timo Spark. They are all very similar, which is probably why Butterfly recommended this blade as a replacement for the Keyshot and the Spark as a replacement for this Biside.
Out of the three, this blade was my “least favorite,” but I still like it a lot and use it for robots and training my students. The Spark and the KShot seemed a bit more comfortable, but I cannot really explain why. This is a high-control Off- (a 9 in my book) blade that is good for spinners and all-around players like me. It is fairly fast, but like the Spark, it is not a linear progression (which is also true with some all-around blades like my Applegren AllPlay that will really kick at a high-speed swing).
It is no longer available, so it’s a moot point.
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