Butterfly Cermet

Rubber description:

Butterfly Cermet is a high-performance table tennis rubber designed for aggressive and versatile players seeking a combination of speed, spin, and control. With a rating of 8.9 out of 10, it's considered a top-tier rubber among experienced players.

The Cermet features a unique topsheet that combines natural and synthetic rubber, resulting in excellent grip and elasticity. This combination provides a crisp feel and impressive responsiveness, making it well-suited for both attacking and defensive shots. It generates substantial spin, earning a 9.2 out of 10 in spin rating, enabling players to execute devastating spinny serves and tricky shots with ease.

The Cermet's speed rating of 11 out of 10 makes it ideal for fast-paced, attacking play. It excels in generating powerful topspin shots, flat hits, and lightning-quick counterattacks. The rubber's control rating of 8.3 out of 10 ensures that players maintain excellent control over their shots, even during aggressive exchanges.

The Cermet has a relatively low tackiness rating of 0.9 out of 10, making it less prone to accumulating dirt and dust. However, this characteristic also means that it might not be the best choice for players who rely heavily on backspin. It weighs 2.8 grams, slightly heavier than some other high-end rubbers, which some players may find advantageous for stability and power.

The Cermet's medium-hard sponge with a hardness rating of 4 out of 10 provides a good balance of speed and control. It offers decent feel and responsiveness, allowing players to execute a wide range of shots with precision. It has a throw angle rating of 2.9 out of 10, indicating a slightly higher trajectory compared to some other rubbers.

Overall, the Butterfly Cermet is an excellent choice for experienced players seeking a high-performance rubber that offers a blend of speed, spin, and control. Its unique topsheet and medium-hard sponge make it suitable for a variety of playing styles, including aggressive attackers and all-rounders who prioritize versatility and shot variation. While it may not be ideal for players seeking maximum tackiness, it excels in providing a crisp feel, explosive power, and reliable control.

Recent Reviews

#1 — June 2012

Donic Acuda S2

A very good all-around attacking rubber, used in 1.9mm on the forehand with a Jonyer-H blade. Loops and topspins have plenty of kick and heavy spin, and serves have heavy spin as well. It is also quite light. This is an excellent rubber and one of the best in Butterfly’s current lineup. I recently switched to Mark V because it provides similar performance for a much lower cost, but I still highly rate Acuda S2 as a very good rubber.

#2 — January 2011

This rubber was perfect for me when I still used speed glue. Without speed glue, it lacks speed.

#3 — December 2009

I started using this rubber on my forehand and am now using it on my backhand as well. It’s great for looping, serves, and smashing. I highly recommend it.

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