Butterfly Timo Boll W5
Blade description:
This high-quality all-wood blade is constructed from select, high-grade veneers, characterized by its precision and responsiveness. It features a hard Koto outer ply, which contributes to a stiff feel and efficient energy transfer during contact. The blade is balanced, though users may notice a head-heavy weight distribution when paired with heavier modern rubbers.
Playing Characteristics
- Feel and Dwell: The blade offers a distinct, precise touch with controlled vibrations that provide clear feedback on the strength of each shot. While the outer ply provides firmness, the blade maintains enough dwell time to support spin-oriented play and controlled looping.
- Performance: It excels in precision-based attacking, supporting both aggressive loops and firm smashes. The blade performs best with quick, compact strokes rather than long, wide-swinging motions, making it well-suited for modern, active playstyles.
- Versatility: Beyond its looping capabilities, the blade provides stability during blocking and effective pace for flat hitting. It is generally regarded as a tool for advanced players who prioritize placement and tactical control over raw, unchecked speed.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — April 2015
Fine blade from BTY with a nice feeling FL grip. It has a medium sweet spot, and with T05 provides more than enough speed and spin to gain the point. This blade felt like a precision instrument but is a bit head heavy with Tenergy.
#2 — February 2015
Great blade for precision play. Loops, smashes and drives are good and blocking is great. I play it with JOOLA Maxxx 500 on both sides. Very good. I can only recommend it to advanced players.
JOOLA Maxxx 500 was too hard for this blade and I switched to Bluefire JP1 and M3, then changed the M3 to Tibhar MX-P.
This is a modern type looping blade, quite stiff and the koto outer wood ply is a bit hard for me, but I can get used to it. This blade needs fast and short moves to generate aggressive and fast loops, and the loops become quite effective. Old style big arm swing loops are possible too but this blade does not like that, there isn’t that much dwell time for that type of stroke. If you love the tempo and the characteristics but want a little softer touch try Tibhar RedCypress.
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