Butterfly Defence X

Blade description:

The Butterfly Defence X is a table tennis blade designed for defensive players who prioritize control and accuracy over speed. It features a 5-ply composition with an outer layer of Koto wood, providing a balance of hardness and flexibility. The blade's slower speed rating of 55 allows for precise shot placement and better control during defensive play.

The Defence X stands out with its exceptional control, earning an impressive rating of 95. This characteristic enables players to execute delicate shots, maintain consistent spin, and counterattack effectively. Its stiffness level of 2.3 and hardness level of 4.2 contribute to its stability and responsiveness, making it suitable for players who prefer a more controlled style.

The blade delivers consistent performance, receiving a rating of 8.3 for consistency. This attribute ensures that players can rely on the blade's predictable behavior, even during intense rallies and quick exchanges. The overall rating of 7.6 reflects the blade's well-roundedness and suitability for a wide range of defensive playing styles.

With a weight of 87 grams, the Defence X falls into the lightweight category. This characteristic contributes to its maneuverability and allows for quick reactions at the table. The blade's lightweight nature also reduces fatigue during extended matches, enabling players to maintain their focus and consistency throughout the game.

Based on forum reviews, the Butterfly Defence X is highly regarded among defensive players for its exceptional control, consistency, and suitability for a variety of defensive techniques. Its lightweight construction enhances its maneuverability and reduces fatigue, making it a reliable choice for players seeking precise shot placement and superior control.

Recent Reviews

#1 — April 2013

I use this blade as a hard bat along with Butterfly Orthodox rubbers. It is huge. The control and feel of this blade are great. Slow and soft.

The only thing I do not like about this blade is its extremely thin handle.

It is also way over priced for what you are getting. If it were under $50 and had a fatter handle I would rate this a 9. Unfortunately, it is neither, so I am rating it a 7.

#2 — April 2012

High flex
Slow blade
Good control
Expensive

I have used this blade for a couple of months, and it is a good defensive blade.

Pros:

In my opinion, this blade is good for a chop-oriented game in the mid-distance and has excellent control in the short-push game on the table.
The size of the blade is huge, bigger than the Joo Se Huyk blade I have.
The blade vibrates a lot. Some players might not like it, but it gives you the chance to generate much more spin than with a non-vibrating (or less) vibration blade.
For long pips players, this blade might be interesting. I tried Curl P1 (1.0 mm) on this blade, and it was very slow and did not give any trouble to my opponent. When I removed the sponge and used only OX, I got good deception from the long pips.
Some long pips that did not “work” on the Joo Se Huyk blade “work” just fine with this blade (Giant Dragon Giant Long 0.5 mm/OX) - good deception, very good deceptive block.

Cons:

If you play modern defense and like to FH attack, this blade would not be the best choice.
Block (inverted rubber) - not always consistent like with the Joo Se Huyk blade.
Expensive.

Conclusion:

Good blade for classic defense with chop and push-oriented games.

#3 — December 2011

It is as fast as Timo Boll ALC, no jokes! I use 64 on both sides. It’s not good for defense, but it’s an extremely fast blade for soft play.