Butterfly Korbel Speed
Blade description:
This 5-ply all-wood blade is characterized by a stiff construction and a noticeably low throw angle. While some users report a slower overall performance compared to classic blades like the Korbel, it is highly regarded for flat-hitting performance. The blade offers a stable, reliable surface that resists splintering during rubber changes, reflecting high build quality associated with Japanese manufacturing.
Performance and Feel
- Stiffness: The blade features a rigid composition, which facilitates consistent flat hitting rather than heavy topspin looping.
- Speed: It provides a restrained, controlled speed rather than an aggressive, high-velocity output.
- Weight: It typically sits at a higher weight class (around 93 grams), which generates significant momentum for the player during strokes.
Construction and Design
- Composition: This is an all-wood 5-ply construction.
- Build Quality: The material integrity is high, ensuring durability and a consistent feel. It is known to be the predecessor to the Butterfly Hadraw VK.
- Physical Properties: The blade size is on the larger side, which contributes to its heavier overall weight and distinct feel in the hand.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — November 2017
This is a great flat hitting blade with excellent build quality. Mine is 93 grams, and I appreciate the momentum that heavier blades provide. Its low throw and stiffness make it unsuitable for loopers. Made in Japan, it is expensive, but the top ply remains intact when changing rubbers, unlike some other blades I own. Incidentally, this is a five-ply blade, not seven as stated in another review. It has effectively been reincarnated as the Hadraw VK, suggesting that Butterfly did not consider it as poorly as some previous reviewers have stated.
#2 — September 2013
I completely agree with the first comment. For an all-wood blade, it is far too expensive. It offers nothing special and is not recommended.
#3 — February 2012
Review text:
The blade has a good feeling in the hand. It is soft and has a little bit of flex. It is also very well balanced.
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