Butterfly Korbel Speed

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.

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.

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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.

The name of this blade is misleading. It is not a fast blade, despite its name suggesting otherwise. Additionally, it is not worth the price.

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Stiga Infinity VPS V blade, and I was very impressed with its performance. The blade is made of 5 layers of wood, with a limba outer ply and a core of ayous, kiri, and carbon. This combination of materials gives the blade a great balance of speed and control.

I found the Infinity VPS V to be very well-suited for all-around play. It provides enough power for topspin shots and smashes, but it also has enough control for blocking and counter-hitting. The blade also has a good amount of dwell time, which allows for precise placement of shots.

Overall, I was very happy with the performance of the Stiga Infinity VPS V blade. It is a versatile blade that is well-suited for a wide range of playing styles. I would highly recommend it to any player who is looking for a high-quality blade.

It’s not a bad blade for an all-around topspin game. However, it feels slower than the original Korbel.

This blade is too big, too heavy, and for a simply normal 7-ply blade, too expensive.

It has a very understated playstyle. It is not really bad, but it is also not really good.