Butterfly Grubba Pro

All-wood
≈ 85 grams≈ 1040 Hz

Blade description

This is an all-wood, all-round blade characterized by its significant dwell time and high level of feedback. Its construction allows for a flexible feel with notable vibration, which provides players with distinct sensory information during ball contact. Due to these properties, the blade is well-regarded for its consistency and ease of use, particularly for those transitioning from defensive setups to a more balanced or attacking style.

Playing Characteristics

  • Tactile Feedback: The blade provides a high degree of vibration and feel, which aids in ball placement and short-game precision.
  • Spin and Dwell: The extended dwell time enables the generation of heavy spin, making it effective for both defensive chopping and controlled looping.
  • Versatility: While traditionally favored for defensive and all-round strategies, the blade maintains sufficient speed for mid-range attacking when paired with modern, high-tension rubbers.
  • Compatibility: The blade accommodates a variety of configurations, including long pips, anti-spin, and inverted rubbers, allowing for diverse combination setups.

Handling and Build

  • Construction: Traditional all-wood composition.
  • Ergonomics: Users generally report that the handle designs are comfortable, though the flared handle may feel smaller to some players compared to other models.
  • Durability: While historical versions were noted for a high-quality, smooth surface finish and durability, modern iterations have received mixed feedback regarding material consistency.

Also Known As

  • Chinese: 栟鲁塴 (slang: Grubba, 格鲁巴专业版)
  • Japanese: グルッバ (slang: グルッバプロ)
  • German: (slang: Grubba)

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Recent Reviews

#1 — June 2025

I use Butterfly Dignics 09c on the forehand side and Butterfly Orthodox dx rubber on the backhand side. It is a relatively slow racket, but at the same time it has very high control and provides a very spinning loop. The blade holds the ball with high dwell time. The smash is not too bad. It mainly focuses on opening with spin. As for the backhand side, it works quite well with pimple rubbers. The collision, the counter loop, the chop from outside the table are all complete. If there is an opportunity, you can smash with pimple rubbers quite powerfully. Overall, it is considered another fun racket to play.

#2 — May 2020

Excellent blade, offering very good control, good spin, and medium speed. It is a premium blade, unfortunately out of catalogue.

#3 — January 2016

Very good blade, not only for beginners.

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