Butterfly Solcion

Average spin and speed make this rubber easy to control. It is very linear. However, shots from this rubber can easily be returned by your opponent. We advise you to avoid this rubber. If you are looking for control, try Sriver EL or FX instead.

It provides me with the most speed I can handle, and a lot of spin. I chose it after trying out half a dozen Butterfly rubbers on either side to compare speed versus spin. I put it on all my “guest” rackets and everyone liked it. I’ve paired it with the Stiga Offensive Classic Carbon.

All-Round Rubber Review

This soft, grippy rubber provides excellent control for all-around play. It features a light sponge with some kick, and its top sheet generates good spin. Despite its softness, it lacks tackiness.

Spin

Close to the table, the rubber delivers impressive spin. It easily deforms the sponge, allowing for effective openers and spinny loops. However, at longer distances, the ball penetrates too much, resulting in reduced spin.

Speed

The rubber’s speed is adequate for normal distances (1-2m). Openers can be very fast with sufficient swing. However, at greater distances, the speed noticeably drops. The rubber also produces a loud sound during harder swings.

Recommendation

This rubber is recommended for control players at all levels. It excels in outlasting opponents but may not suit physical players. The price may be a concern as there are similar rubbers available at a lower cost.

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I have used this rubber at a 2.1 thickness on the Stiga All Round Classic blade. It offers great overall performance, with excellent control due to its softness, but lacks power. It is almost impossible to make a mistake with this rubber if you are using the correct strokes. However, it comes at a high price for a rubber that is easy to play with and great for beginners. If the price were lower, I would recommend every beginner to use it.

The rubber lacks power for attacks but performs well for chopping, blocking, and lobbing. It is recommended for defensive players on the forehand. It should work better on a fast and hard blade to compensate for the lack of speed.

Very nice rubber feel. Certainly forgiving.

Due to the high dwell time, I get crazy underspins which my opponents were not able to loop. Great for close to the table and mid-distance.

I did not try it from a far distance as I thought it would not be as good due to the rubber being too soft. It’s not very good for smashes, but I only smash maybe once or twice in a game, so if you are not a smasher, this will be a great pick.

This one is good for backhand. It has amazing control…

@jmluat, this rubber is not a tensor. It’s just a high-tension rubber.

Wow, this is Butterfly’s highest-rated Tensor rubber in the control category. And for good reason, placement with this rubber is spot on. The speed seems a little bit lacking and is probably about as fast or slightly faster than the original Sriver. The softness of the sponge makes for a really nice clicking sound when looping and counter looping.

The only downside to this rubber is that it is quite delicate, so try to take care of it the best you can by properly cleaning and storing it when not in use. It seems to last okay, even after using it during robot drills, multiball training, coaching, and club play.

I have gone from using Sriver and Sriver EL to DHS Hurricane 2 and 3 to Tenergy 05 and have found a good controllable rubber that is not too fast and not too slow. If your game is tuned to winning points through the rally, then Solcion may be right for you. I wouldn’t recommend using it for close to the table play.

Very good control and less bouncy than the Tenergy 05.

Throw angle is high, which is good for countering underspin.

Good for attacking and very good in defending.

I prefer this to T05.

My playing style is modern defensive. I chop on backhand and loop/chop on forehand.

I tried this rubber for a few weeks. I had it in 1.7 thickness.

Pros:

• Lightweight
• Easy to loop with close to the table
• Opening loop against backspin is easy

Cons:

• Too soft, bottoms out on long distance
• Feels mushy for short game pushes and chops
• Hard to get good spin on serves
• Long distance chops were not good
• Blocking was only average

Yes, this is a good rubber, but I feel like the Tenergy 64 outdoes it in almost every aspect except weight.

If you do get this, I would recommend the maximum thickness due to the soft sponge.
I can see a double wing looper liking this on their backhand possibly.

Also, someone might like this on a harder blade. Keep in mind that I tried this on a soft flexible defensive blade (Matsushita Pro).

Review:

Very good rubber! Its linear feel and high control make it a great choice for players of all levels.

Compared to Donic Jo Silver, Solcion stands out with its soft touch and exceptional placement. This rubber allows for precise ball placement, making it an effective tool in offensive gameplay.

For optimal performance, it is recommended to combine Solcion with an offensive carbon blade. This combination provides a wide range of gears, catering to various playing styles and situations.

This is a high-tension rubber from Butterfly that provides good control due to its slow speed. However, cutting the rubber can be challenging because of its soft surface, which can result in an uneven border. It is recommended for use on the backhand.

Very soft for good control.

It’s supposed to be slightly faster and spinnier than Sriver and the softest and easiest to control of all the Butterfly High Tension rubbers. It is supposed to be good for all shots – from chopping and blocking to smashing and looping.

I haven’t had it for very long, so I will update my review as I use it.

Solcion is a very linear rubber, providing consistent performance based on your input. It produces a satisfying click when looping. As the name suggests, it is well-suited for looping and blocking techniques. However, it may not be the best choice for powerful smashes. The sponge is soft, effectively absorbing the ball and granting ample dwell time. The topsheet is also soft, contributing to an effective short game. I personally prefer using this rubber on the forehand side.

I like this rubber for several reasons: it is durable, fast, and offers lots of spin and speed. I use it for my backhand on my Timo Boll Spirit, which has helped me to improve my backhand a lot. It is 2.1 mm.

While it is good for blocking, lobbing, or serving, it is especially good for attacking. I wouldn’t use it for my forehand, as I like Tenergy 64 or Tenergy 05 for forehand.

I think Solcion is one of the best rubbers made by Butterfly, even though the price is a bit high. But if you really want to improve your backhand, then go for this rubber.

A buttery soft sponge provides great dwell time on every ball. The spin is surprising, and the topsheet offers a very good grip. Speed is not its strength, but I wouldn’t call it slow.

This rubber is very forgiving. It produces a nice clicking sound, and the glue effect is minimal. However, the rubber is very linear, so you get out what you put in. This differs from other soft-sponged Butterfly offerings, such as the Sriver FX.

After much deliberation, I decided to switch from EL, a cheap and good quality rubber. I was not disappointed. This rubber is excellent for controlled attack and defense. It has great spin and produces a satisfying “crack” when striking the ball.

My backhand (BH) has gained a new dimension with better control and spin. The soft sponge aids in rebounding the ball on counter loops and blocks while providing fantastic control for precise placement. The rubber also performs well in short games, unlike other glue effect rubbers.

I might consider using this rubber on my forehand (FH) in 2.1mm thickness. While the 1.9mm version provides spin and speed, 2.1mm would offer that extra power I need for FH smashing.

Butterfly’s description of this rubber is accurate. It is slightly expensive, but it is worth every penny. I am currently using 1.9mm on the BH of my Jonyer H.

Solcion feels like a lightly glued Sriver FX. Its soft sponge and high throw make looping and controlled blocking easy. Serves and pushes are also very spinny. The high tension gives it pretty good speed on loops as well.

I use it unglued on a Darker 5P-2A, and it’s great for close-to-the-table or mid-distance all-around looping games. The only drawbacks are in flat hitting and play far from the table. People looking to stop gluing and don’t need the speed or power of Bryce Speed may want to try this, especially on the BH.