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Butterfly Maze Performance
All-wood13 reviews
Blade description:
The Butterfly Maze Performance is an impressive table tennis blade that is designed to enhance the performance of players seeking to elevate their game. This all-wood blade features a five-ply construction with limba outer plies, providing a perfect balance of speed and control. With a thickness of 6.7 mm, the blade strikes a commendable balance between weight and playability, weighing in at just 81 grams. This lightweight design allows for swift movements at the table, making it an excellent choice for offensive players who thrive on quick, responsive gameplay.
Designed with a medium-fast speed rating of 86, the Maze Performance excels in both close-to-the-table play and mid-distance loops. Its moderate stiffness rating of 5.2 and hardness of 4.1 contribute to a flexible feel that allows for precise control over shots, making it suitable for players transitioning from all-round to offensive styles. Many users appreciate the soft touch it offers during low-hits and the satisfying click sound during powerful smashes, which can build confidence when playing aggressively.
For players looking for alternatives, the Maze Performance is often compared to blades like the Stiga Clipper Wood or the Primorac Carbon, which provide different strengths in power and control. However, the unique feel, consistency (rated 9.2), and overall rating of 8.8 suggest that the Maze stands out as a highly favored blade among intermediate to advanced players. Its enhanced feedback and control make it highly recommended for those looking to refine their skills and explore a variety of playing styles with effective rubber combinations.
Recent Reviews
#1 — April 2024
Excellent feel in the blade. Great control and nice speed. You will probably need fast rubbers to require less effort in long-distance play. However, close to the table and mid-distance play is excellent.
I use it with Rakza 7 on the forehand and Rakza 9 on the backhand, a nice combination.
UPDATE: I was sad to hear this blade was discontinued. Maze Advance is the replacement. I hope it is as good as the Maze Performance. I’ve tried a few Yasaka blades already (Goiabao 5, Falck W7, and Battle Balsa), and all those are great blades, but for some reason, I still come back to this one.
To be honest, I am a Yasaka fan. I use Rakza 7 (2.0mm) on both sides and have been looking for a Yasaka blade that meets this blade’s criteria, but I haven’t found one yet. I’m going to try Sweden Extra, and after that, I’ll know what to do.
This blade is really, really good! I love the speed, the control, and the freedom that I get using it. I play lots of blocking, looping, and occasional chopping and sidespin, and with this blade, I can do everything.
In the end, I would love Yasaka to have a blade like this, but if that’s not possible at the moment, I’ll keep using the Maze Performance until then.
#2 — March 2022
En general, es una hoja muy buena. Pasé de una hoja de control lenta a esta Maze para aumentar mi nivel y velocidad, lo cual logré. Me parece que es una hoja para subir de nivel de amateur a un nivel medio, aunque también depende mucho de las gomas que se utilicen.
Al principio, usé una Dignics 09C, pero no me convenció el golpe ni el juego lejos de la mesa. Luego, cambié a una Dignics 05 en el forehand y una Tenergy 05 Hard en el back, encontrando así un mejor equilibrio para el juego dentro y fuera de la mesa.
Me gusta la sensación de la madera en la mano y el golpe depende mucho de tu fuerza.
#3 — January 2022
Tato čepel je velice lehká. Ovládání je proti jiným čepelím jednodušší, ale trvá dlouho, než si zvykneš na ten pocit. Tuto čepel mám jako rezervní. Mám na ní Tenergy 19, na forhendu hraje podstatně lépe (překvapivě), na bekhendu dobře hraje T 64. Zatím s ní hraji pouze v tréninku. Hraje se s ní celkem dobře, ale stále jsem si nezvykl na “prázdnotu” v dlani. Velice doporučuji pro děti a začátečníky. Těm by měla vyhovovat, aby se lépe a lehčeji naučili základní údery a udržitelnost míčku na hracím stole. Pro zatížení čepele se doporučují silnější potahy.