Butterfly Taksim
Blade description:
The Butterfly Taksim is a high-performance composite blade featuring a 5+2 construction, utilizing Arylate-Carbon fibers. It is recognized for its stiff composition, which minimizes vibration, providing a solid and dampened feel upon ball contact. While this lack of vibration aids in clean, consistent hitting, some users may find it provides less sensory feedback regarding exact impact location compared to more flexible wooden alternatives.
Playing Characteristics
- Offensive Capabilities: Designed primarily for fast attacking, this blade delivers high speed that excels when paired with modern, medium-to-hard sponge rubbers or tacky varieties.
- Control and Blocking: The blade is highly regarded for its effectiveness in blocking, though its high throw angle requires adjustment during defensive play.
- Build and Feel: It features a slightly smaller head size compared to some other manufacturers' models. The construction is noted for its relative stiffness and lack of flex, making it a reliable choice for technical, fast-paced offensive play, particularly for Chinese penhold (CPH) style users.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — May 2024
Hi folks, after all these years on the market, the Taksim blade is still a very good choice for CPH (close-to-the-table) players, especially if you utilize blocking more than RPH (rear-hand play).
The forehand is always fast and excellent, particularly when paired with a good, softer sponge rubber. I have used, and would recommend, the following rubbers: Butterfly Dignics 05, Butterfly Rosanna, Xiom Omega VII Tour/Pro, Tibhar MX-P/S, Victas Ventus 01/15 Stiff, Donic Bluefire JP-01/02, and Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 47.5/50.
I own three of these blades and haven’t yet found another blade to replace them! Using the Taksim is like having an old friend with you.
#2 — April 2021
Hi Folks, after all these years in the market, Taksim is still a very good choice for Club Players (CPH); especially if you use blocking rather than Reverse Penhold (RPH). The Forehand (FH) is always fast & excellent with a good rubber. I have used and would recommend the following rubbers with Taksim: Butterfly (BTY) Dignics/ tenergy 05 (D/T05), Rosanna, Xiom Omega 5/7-tour/pro, Tibhar MX-P/S, Victas V15 stiff, Donic Bluefire JP-01/02, Gewo’s 47.5/50 sponge. I have 3 of these blades and could not find another blade to replace them yet. When using Taksim, it is like an old friend with you!
#3 — June 2015
Folks, Taksim is probably still one of the best CPH blades on the market. I’ve used two in the last eight years and have tried many others, including the Yasaka MLC, Nittaku Lialox, Bty. Supreme Speed, and 729’s imitation. When you use Taksim, it feels like an old friend is with you. The only reason it doesn’t get a perfect 10 is because of its inflated price and difficulty in obtaining.
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