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The Butterfly Tackifire Special-Soft is an exceptional rubber known for its versatile performance, making it a favorite among various playing styles. With a smooth blend of speed, spin, and control, it stands out for players who appreciate a balanced approach to their game. This rubber thrives especially on the forehand, delivering an impressive speed rating of 9.5 and a spin rating of 9.8, allowing players to both execute powerful smashes and engage effectively in looping techniques. The Tackifire Special-Soft’s unique composition strikes a harmonious balance, ensuring players can generate significant spin without sacrificing control, rated at an impressive 9.1.
Tackiness is a notable feature of this rubber. With a tackiness rating of 3.4, it allows players to grip the ball effectively, enhancing spin generation. While the Tackifire Special-Soft’s tackiness is not as pronounced as some Chinese rubbers, it delivers a satisfying feel that players appreciate, especially during spin-heavy strokes. Weighing in at a medium level of 5.9, this rubber provides a stable yet responsive feel on the paddle, although some players have noted a slight heaviness in comparisons to lighter options.
Durability is another strong point, with an impressive durability rating of 8.7, ensuring that players can enjoy consistent performance over extended periods without a noticeable drop in quality. For those seeking alternatives, the Tackifire Special-Soft competes well with other all-round rubbers, although players might also consider sticking with less tacky options like the Flextra for a lighter and faster experience. Ultimately, the Butterfly Tackifire Special-Soft is a well-rounded choice that appeals to both intermediate and advanced players looking for a reliable rubber that adapts well to various playing styles.
A nice rubber that is a perfect trade-off between speed and control+spin. I use this on my forehand (FH), and Flextra on my backhand (BH) on Joola Rosskopf emotion carbon. It has pretty good control, though smashes are returned by opponents. Looping is a breeze (although I rely mostly on smashes and started learning looping with this rubber).
I still need to perfect my loops as the balls are returned by opponents, but usually as a lob. So it takes mostly two strokes to finish. It is slightly heavier than Flextra, so sometimes I feel more drag on the FH. It would be really good if BTY could make this as light as Flextra. The heaviness is the reason why I went for Flextra on the BH. Otherwise, I would have gone with Tackifire Soft itself. Thanks to BTY.
This rubber is suitable for chopping with sufficient speed for counterattacks.
I use this rubber for my forehand and I must say it’s a very controllable rubber with good spin. It’s not the fastest rubber, but it’s fast enough to finish points. It’s worth the price. Also, you should pair it with a harder blade.
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