Butterfly VSG-4000

This is my first blade. I used Nittaku Narucriss GS Soft on the backhand (BH) and Sriver G3 FX on the forehand (FH). It offers good control and a balanced speed that’s not too fast or too slow. I can topspin the ball with full swing and it lands around the middle of the table, or I can push it to the end of the table. On the BH, it’s easy to flick and topspin the ball within the table.

I believe this blade is suitable for all-round players or offensive players. It’s great for playing at any distance, but for long distances, you’ll need to use some power to push the ball.

This is the first decent blade I have played with. I am still developing my game a lot, so I am still using this blade. I have a Tenergy 05 on my backhand, which is great for blocking and driving, and I have a Roundell on my forehand, which offers really good spin.

The blade is good for flicking and short to mid-distance play and is also very good for serving. As you get further away from the table, the blade sacrifices power and spin for control. All in all, it is a good all-around blade.

Fast, hard, and stiff. Good for aggressive off-the-bounce play, but blocking required significant adjustment and practice. Used with Sriver 2.1, it provided excellent speed and reasonable control.

Definitely for close-to-table power loopers who want control as they prepare their next power loop!

This blade is light but head-heavy, so it feels like it is heavier. If you have a good and, most importantly, a relaxed loop swing, it will have a great positive impact on your power without losing control near the table (the heavy head improves your arm speed when going for power).

What is nice is that you feel that the power comes from your arm instead of relying on the blade’s pure speed. It is also great at off-the-bounce looping; thanks again to the heavy head.

I would not recommend it for blockers and defensive players because of the higher sweet spot center (due to weight shift). For that reason too, I would not recommend this blade for players in their development phase.

After a year of using it, I feel it is a great replacement for my beloved 12-year-old Primorac….

This blade provides more speed with good control. It has a hard feel, making it suitable for all-around play, both close and mid-distance from the table. Players tend to either love or hate this blade. It is lightweight and pairs best with harder sponge rubbers. Due to its hard feel, it is better suited for hitters than loopers. However, all of the handle styles are too small.