Butterfly Nitchugo Super

The Butterfly Nitchugo Super (Senkoh 5) is a specialized Japanese penhold blade constructed from wood, featuring a core composed of balsa wood paired with hinoki outer plies. This combination creates a distinctive feel that favors a crisp, direct playing style. The blade is engineered specifically for close-to-the-table play, prioritizing speed and precision for hitters rather than loopers.

Performance Characteristics

• Optimal Rubber Pairing: Designed specifically for short pips-out rubber; users find it incompatible with inverted rubbers, which lack the intended performance profile for this blade.
• Feel and Control: The hinoki outer layers provide a controlled touch during passive blocks and softer shots, while the balsa core delivers power during aggressive drives and backhand punches.
• Handling and Sweet Spot: The blade features a comfortable handle, though the sweet spot is positioned closer to the hand compared to traditional squared Japanese penhold blades, resulting in a different balance and reduced reach.
• Style: Best suited for players focused on consistent, crisp blocking and hitting maneuvers typical of traditional pips-out penhold styles.