Butterfly Tenergy 25

Rubber description:

The Butterfly Tenergy 25 is a highly versatile and powerful table tennis rubber, renowned for its unique combination of speed, control, and spin capabilities. With a speed rating of 13 and a spin of 11, it allows players to execute aggressive and dynamic shots while maintaining precision. Differentiating itself from other models within the Tenergy series, the T25 features a larger pimple structure that enhances its ability to absorb and redirect incoming spins, making it an excellent choice for close-to-table play and mid-range rallies.

Tackiness is rated at 2.5, offering just enough grip to generate spin without excessively slowing down fast strokes. This feature, combined with its significant speed, allows experienced players to unleash powerful serves and devastating counters against opponents. The weight of this rubber sits at a medium level, approximately 6.8, which adds to its overall balance and makes it manageable on various blades. Its sponge hardness is rated at 6.7, providing a perfect blend of firmness for support while allowing some flexibility for spin generation.

Durability tends to be impressive, scoring around 8.2, and many users note that it retains its performance quality for an extended period, echoing the longevity seen in other Tenergy rubbers. For those seeking alternatives, the Butterfly Tenergy 05 and Tenergy 64 are worth considering. Each varies in throw angle and speed, catering to players’ refined preferences for specific styles of play. With its outstanding control score of 8.8, Tenergy 25 is an ideal companion for tactical players aiming to dominate both the short and mid-range game.

Recent Reviews

#1 — December 2022

I’ve written a review here in 2010 and got upset with table tennis and the plastic ball in 2014. But since I lost a lot of weight and my knee doesn’t hurt, I’m back in business and, after some trials, I got back to my old love: The T 25!

There is no other rubber like this. You may not like it, but if you do there’s no replacement. The best word to describe the feeling when you play it is chunky. It’s the only rubber I know in the field of true high-tech rubbers when it comes to versatility and control. It’s purely wonderful at everything, except maybe lifting underspin. But since that is one of my favorite shots, I don’t mind at all. That would actually be the only trait from the T 05 I would prefer.

I cannot recommend it as the FX Version though. That’s completely different. It is absolutely a must-try, because there’s nothing like it and if it’s only for the sake of the experience.

Last thing I want to say: A defensive player I know played it for two years and it still was putting tons of spin in the ball.

#2 — June 2022

First impressions: I think it has a better ball feel compared to T05 because of the different pimple structure. Feels like there’s a spring feel effect on the pimples, not only the sponge. Not good for carbon blades, as it has no control.

#3 — December 2020

This is the control version of Tenergry. While it is not as fast as the other versions, you get amazing control.

Spin is good. You get enough of it to finish a point. However, there are spinner rubbers out there, and the same with speed.

Control is perfect with Tenergry. Chops and blocks, or basically a modern defensive game with this rubber, is really good.

I think I’ll stick with the 25 for now as it suits my game.