Butterfly Roundell
Rubber description:
Butterfly Roundell is a non-tensor, inverted rubber characterized by a medium-firm sponge that offers a balanced, all-around performance profile. It provides a moderate level of speed and spin, functioning effectively for close-to-table and mid-distance topspin play. Players often compare its feel to a softer, more controlled version of the classic Bryce, providing enough responsiveness to generate reliable power when hitting through the ball.
Performance Characteristics
- Spin and Grip: While experiences vary regarding the topsheet’s tackiness, the rubber is capable of producing significant spin, including sidespin loops, when the user provides sufficient input. It is generally noted for being less effective at lifting heavy backspin chops compared to more specialized offensive rubbers.
- Control and Feel: The rubber is prized for its placement accuracy and consistency in the short game. However, some users report a lack of feedback or a “dead” feel, which can lead to erratic behavior if the player does not maintain precise control.
- Speed: It is not categorized as a high-speed tensor rubber. It offers moderate, controllable power that performs most effectively when paired with faster, offensive blades.
- Consistency and Durability: Performance can feel inconsistent depending on the blade combination and the age of the sheet, with some users noting a change in sponge firmness after a break-in period. Durability is frequently cited as a potential area of concern for regular users.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — May 2013
I was not impressed with Rondell as it seems to have a “lost” quality among rubbers. Overpriced and not up to other BTY rubbers in terms of performance or durability, I tried it on my BH. Do yourself a favor and save your money on this rubber. Get a beautiful sheet of Mark V max instead.
#2 — March 2013
Played this rubber in FH on a Grubba ALL+ for 4 months, and I just couldn’t get used to it. Low throw, good speed, medium spin.
Control seems good, but as Kreanga05 said further up, it tends to get erratic in some situations, maybe due to poor feedback. It’s sometimes hard to feel what you are doing, so not a rubber for developing players in my opinion. Maybe the hard version works better.
Plays a little better on a Stiga AC.
#3 — June 2012
Review:
Updated June 12: I agree with the previous reviewer who stated that most people are far too critical. It is available for less than the price of most tensors and, while not as powerful, it is a solid rubber. Those who claim it lacks grip are mistaken; the topsheet is grippy. Compared to Rakza 7, it offers similar grip and spin production but with improved control. I can effortlessly execute extreme hooked sidespin loops with this rubber.
Its short game is superior to tensors (I’m unsure why TTDB categorizes it as a tensor, as it isn’t). The sponge is medium-firm and quite bouncy compared to traditional rubbers, but it differs from tensors. Speed and spin far exceed those of Sriver-Mark V. It produces a pleasing pop when struck hard.
I tested this rubber on the Tibhar Stratus Powerwood and M Maze. The weight is 43g when cut to 2.1mm thickness.
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