Butterfly Sriver FX

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Too dull for any proper form topspin. Very spin insensitive, the only nice thing I found is the chop block. It removes the pace like long pips.

5/10 not very good I.M.P.

Use this rubber on my backhand. Excellent rubber to block spin. For those who have problems with backhand block to the opponent’s spin because your return is too long, this rubber suits you. Simply good rubber for beginners to intermediate players. Spin is also okay, even if not as good as Tenergy 05. I would say this is a good defensive backhand rubber.

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Worst rubber I have ever used.

My impression of this rubber after using it for 9 months before changing to normal Sriver is that it has moderate speed and is very soft. In my opinion, I feel the FX version is too soft to have good control of the ball, at least for my backhand game. When opening the loop, you have to get a much more accurate adjustment than with normal Sriver, or the ball will go long off the table. I also feel that it is too springy for me to keep up in fast rallies and keep the ball low and aggressive. Maybe it is good for beginners who do not have a lot of power or for speed glue plays, but otherwise, I would stick with the normal version of Sriver.

Just slapped it on a T-6 & so far not thrilled. Needs a faster blade.

Toss it on my T-11+ & get back…subject to change.

Just a good rubber for starting players with a budget of around: €80.

Legend rubber in the speed glue era. It performs well on hard blades like Sardius or Gergely.

Nice rubber for control and spin. Ideal for beginners and intermediate players who prioritize these aspects.

I bought this as my first custom rubber for a cheap, 5-ply JOOLA blade.

Perfect for beginners:

• Not too fast
• Above-average spin, similar to JOOLA Brave
• Speed similar to 5Q Sound but a bit slower
• Average throw
• Soft and consistent, perfect for beginners
• Fantastic blocking: control and accuracy, and if taken early, often a counterspin-like shot

Pushing and chopping are great.
Lifting backspin isn’t too difficult because the rubber isn’t too tacky, so backspin on the ball doesn’t sit on the rubber. However, the rubber’s speed makes for a short trajectory on the shot.
Good smashing
Surprisingly good drives
Okay spin on serve

Great rubber for backhand.

Very good rubber for the first three months. It offers good spin, speed, and control. It’s great for pushing and placements and provides decent serves and excellent backhand shots. It’s not too fast.

However, after three months, it deteriorates rapidly. The grip is completely gone, making the rubber too bouncy due to its great elasticity. The ball flies over the table or into the net.

I experienced this five years ago when I only practiced two hours a week.

It’s not very durable, unlike most Chinese rubbers that tend to last longer.

I used it in max thickness on a Donic Persson Powerplay blade.

For many years, my backhand black 1.7 mm has been perfect for learning topspin technique. It is not very fast, but it offers control at the highest level.

My very first Japanese rubber was a 2.1, used on my forehand on a VSG 1000 and 2000. Back then, it suited my slow spinny loop style, and chops were high as the sky. Flicks were hard to do since it was bouncy. Speed was not the issue; you sacrifice it for spin.

This was a rubber made for speed glue, which of course is now banned. Its spin and speed are just okay; this rubber is now for control. It is average at best for spinny serves.

It’s great for a beginner looking to develop their shots; I am using it to work on my backhand, which is much weaker than my forehand. It allows you to develop the correct technique without worrying about missing. It is light and soft and completely non-tacky. It plays well close to the table, further back it requires some effort.

That being said, in max thickness it can produce some pretty fast backhand flicks. Not as fast as my Vega Europe, but still enough to win the point. It feels a little dead sometimes, but it gets the job done. Soon I’ll be able to ‘graduate’ from my Sriver FX once my technique is sorted. :)

Honestly, this rubber is really slow. It has amazing control. You can do all strokes with it easily. I use it as my backhand (sponge 2.1 mm).

This blade is quite good for those who are just starting to play table tennis. It has balanced speed, spin, and control, but I can say that the spin and control are better than the speed. Compared to the price, I really recommend this for beginners and experienced players.

This rubber is only suitable for those who lack confidence in their ability to put the ball away. A skilled player (exemplified by sound footwork and raw power) would effortlessly overpower an opponent who relies on looping with this rubber. For more control, I would recommend a thinner Sriver or Sriver EL.

It is one of the greatest rubbers in the history of Butterfly. It is great for the players that do not control the backhand (like me). You can loop chops easily and continue attacking with no problems.

1.9mm Sriver FX

Paired this with an OFF bat and currently use this on my forehand (FH). I replaced my Yasaka Mark V MAX on forehand with this and I’m very pleased with my decision. I also love the softness of the sponge.

Control is very good. Loops and chops are consistent. On smashing depth, you should put a lot of power into it. Definitely a very good rubber.

Hahaha. I just tried it speed glued and it was so cool. At first, it’s a little bouncy, but after that, you start to feel the power and the high control that comes from another dimension. Now I realize that this rubber is almost unusable unglued.

The first time I glued it, it felt like I had about + 30% power and spin. After about 4-5 reglues, I guess it will have no mercy. “This dog’ll hunt!”

I borrowed this rubber during a practice match on a Primorac Carbon blade. Here are my thoughts:

Speed: Not as fast as I expected, but good for a beginner and suitable for backhand play.

Spin: Also sufficient for a beginner, but lacks the extra spin needed for serves and brush loops.

Control: Excellent, comparable to a Mark V. Could be even better if used with a hard all-wood blade like the original Primorac.

Overall: A decent rubber for beginners, but not suitable for advanced players.

Note: If you plan to purchase this rubber, consider buying the Mark V (original) or Mark V XS instead.

The rubber is pretty good for backhand but not quite fast enough for forehand. Overall, it’s a decent product.

I haven’t tested it with speed glue, but I believe it might be a good option for forehand if used with glue.

The rubber has the ideal balance of speed, spin, control, and softness for a beginner, especially for a child starting out with a coach.

Very good rubber for forehand and backhand.

I play with Sriver FX on forehand and backhand, 1.7 mm. It’s very spinny and the control is very high, but it is a little bit slow. Good for an all-around player on backhand.

This rubber is a good choice for offensive players. It has a slightly tacky surface which provides good grip for looping. The rubber is also quite durable and provides good control.

Good for beginners with a hard racket.

When I moved away from Flextra, I started using Sriver FX on my FH. Oh boy, I was amazed! I had previously used Sriver on my BH and I must say I loved the combination.

Even though some users say this is a better BH rubber, I have always found the combination to work well for me. I looped well with the FX, and it delivered the goods much like Sriver. However, I felt it had more kick to it. It’s another favorite of mine. It also lasts a lifetime.

I love playing with FX farther from the table, and the tomahawk serves with FX are just killer (not much difference from Tenergy 05, so you can be the judge).

Overall, I’d say this is a great rubber for beginners to advanced players. Another classic!

Non-speed glued, this rubber lacks a lot of speed and spin. It is not recommended for close-to-the-table loopers.

Entry level rubber for beginners like me. It’s a classic Euro/Jap rubber with no tack at all, so to get lots of spin the ball really has to sink into the sponge, which is very soft.

Very durable, plays like 90% new after more than 2 months. So not much serve spin from it. I’ve found I’m much more suitable for cheaper Chinese rubbers.

Good rubber for almost any style of allround to offensive play except for hard-hitting. I think this is a great option for controlled loopers, but at the same time, this one may be a bit too soft for other very aggressive players. Sriver EL may be a better option for most people looking for a softer version of Sriver.

Then again, if you aren’t a very hard hitter, this one might not be a bad choice either. This version of Sriver might just be the best considering defensive play alongside offensive play. I think this one is the best for chopping and giving feedback.

The Sriver family’s baby brother. Built for speed gluers, this rubber is not a very good forehand option because its strength has been sacrificed for the soft sponge. However, it performs very differently when glued, offering very good control.

This is another winner from Butterfly. It’s definitely a soft rubber that is exceptional for looping. However, it may be too soft if paired with a soft blade. It has a high degree of control and better mechanical spin than the regular Sriver and El. I recommend using it in 2.1 so that the hitting game does not suffer.

This rubber is excellent. It’s very well-rounded, but excels in the looping/blocking department. A great rubber for hard blades. I recommend it to beginners and loopers who like soft, spinny, and fast rubbers.

This is a good backhand rubber, but beware; it is made to be speed glued, and the sponge is extremely soft. It is relatively bouncy, so I use it on the backhand of my backup paddle.