Butterfly Ekrips

Review:

This rubber is suitable for beginners only. It may not be ideal for competitive or professional play.

Butterfly Slow Rubber

This rubber is indeed very slow, as is characteristic of many Butterfly rubbers. I can distinctly feel the ball hitting the blade upon impact. It is not particularly tacky but provides reasonable spin.

One potential drawback is that this rubber tends to lose its spin after about three months of consistent use.

Despite this limitation, it would be a suitable choice for beginners or those seeking a controlled defensive playstyle.

Review:

This rubber is well-suited for the all-round table tennis player. Its feel is comparable to classic rubbers like Mark V, offering a balanced combination of spin, speed, and control. While it doesn’t excel in any particular aspect, it also doesn’t exhibit any major weaknesses. This makes it a versatile choice for all-around play.

Butterfly Offensive Performance

According to Butterfly, this rubber was intended for close-table attacking in the Chinese style.

It’s a good rubber, but not exceptionally fast like a Bryce. Instead, it’s very quick. The ball doesn’t stay in the sponge but rebounds immediately. It may not feel fast because it doesn’t require the same complete-body motion as a handshake attack (when used correctly). The feeling is rather poor, but the control is acceptable.

This rubber is a mix of contradictions: it’s not fast but quick, it lacks feel but has okay control. It’s hard to say exactly what to make of it, and I don’t think Butterfly is entirely sure either.