Butterfly Spin Art

Rubber description:

Butterfly’s Spin Art rubber has garnered attention for its unique blend of speed, spin, and control, making it a favorite among intermediate to advanced players. This rubber features a hard sponge, which provides excellent feedback on the ball while delivering a solid performance across various strokes. Players describe it as a hybrid between the popular Tenergy series and Chinese counterparts like DHS Hurricane, offering a distinctive playing experience for those who prefer a firmer touch.

The tackiness of Spin Art is rated at 6 out of 10, which allows for a decent grip on the ball, although it does not reach the extremes of some highly tacky Chinese rubbers. This balance enhances its versatility, particularly for serve returns and short-game techniques where precision is crucial. When it comes to weight, Spin Art sits at a medium level, making it manageable for players who prefer a bit more heft in their paddle setup. Many users note the durability of this rubber as impressive, with a rating of 8.4, allowing it to withstand rigorous play without losing its performance characteristics.

For those exploring alternatives, rubber options include the Tenergy series, which is softer and may feel more forgiving for those transitioning from softer tensors. However, players who are comfortable with harder sponges and are keen on generating spin with improved control may find that Spin Art significantly enhances their game. Overall, it remains a strong consideration for players seeking a high-performing rubber that supports aggressive tactics while maintaining refined control.

Recent Reviews

#1 — January 2019

I use Spin Art 1.7 on my backhand for control and for killing third balls near the net. On my forehand, I use Tenergy 05 Hard. I used to play with Tenergys on my backhand, but they were too sensitive for incoming spin and weird serves. I switched to Shrivers Original, which helped a lot, but I missed the spin. I am now using Spin Art.

You have to get used to Spin Art because you need to brush the ball. You need to have good technique; if you don’t, do not try this rubber. Forehand strokes and backhand strokes differ from each other. This is my strategy with the modern ball. Hard rubbers are the way to go; forget about soft rubbers.

#2 — March 2018

Very problematic rubber. It’s speedy, but nowhere near the level of Chinese rubbers. It’s very uncontrollable compared to Hurricane 3 or Tenergy 64 on Butterfly Joo Se Hyuk blade.

Very few gears. There’s absolutely nothing it does better than H3, and it has almost no good characteristics borrowed from Tenergy. Neither loops nor chops are satisfactory. Only blocks were slightly acceptable, but still with very little control and mostly only a long trajectory.

Balls are easy to receive by the opponent. It’s like the rubber is absorbing all the useful power you generate, and you’re left with just a fast, pretty simple ball without any room for variations. Footwork makes sense, but only up to the moment you place the ball on the table.

Trying to increase the power results in lots of misses, regardless of the quality of the stroke preparation. In other words, the effort is not worth it.

Maybe it doesn’t play well on the JSH, but it’s still one of the worst rubbers I have ever used. I also tried it on the Butterfly Korbel SK7 (and played against it), but it didn’t show any significant improvement over the JSH. Moreover, its price makes the overall impression even worse.

#3 — December 2014

COMBINATION OF Tenergy 05 + DHS Neo Hurricane 3:

It has a tremendous amount of power.
Deadly Attacker, suitable for hard hitters.
Attacks like a Super Croc!