Butterfly Boll Allround

A very good blade with a lot of control, but it lacks enough speed and power to play away from the table. It’s also worth mentioning its ability to lob.

With Japanese or German rubbers, it works very well, with decent loops and a long dwell time, providing a good feel. Paired with Chinese rubbers, it can be very slow, however, it produces a large amount of spin.

I recommend it to beginners and players with medium experience looking to develop their own game.

Butterfly has made a confusing change to their allround blade by switching the color of the handle from yellow (now on the TB control) to grey (previously on the TB allround+). This allround blade is of exceptional quality and slightly firmer than traditional allround blades due to its koto outer veneer. It is marginally larger than the TB offensive, resulting in slightly more flexibility. It is an ideal choice for beginner and intermediate players as they refine their techniques.

However, excessive rubber changes should be avoided as the top veneer may detach at the edges despite varnishing. This blade boasts the best straight Butterfly handle, making it suitable for larger hands. It pairs well with both Chinese and European rubbers. Despite its fragility, I now believe that a more affordable Chinese alternative from Yinhe or Sanwei would be a wiser choice.