Butterfly Tenergy 25 FX

Rubber description:

The Butterfly Tenergy 25 FX is a highly regarded table tennis rubber known for its impressive blend of speed, spin, and control. Often preferred by players looking for a rubber that excels in offensive play, the Tenergy 25 FX stands out for its bouncy topsheet and responsive sponge. With a speed rating of 9.1 and a spin rating of 9.2, this rubber facilitates aggressive strokes while offering a certain degree of control, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

Tackiness is moderate at 2.7, providing players with considerable grip for generating spin, although it’s not as tacky as some other options, which may affect sharp spin shots. The weight of Tenergy 25 FX is categorized as medium at 4.4, allowing comfortable maneuverability without feeling cumbersome during gameplay. The durability of this rubber is rated at 8.4, ensuring it holds up well against the rigors of competitive play, making it a long-lasting investment.

For those considering an alternative, the Butterfly Tenergy 05 offers a different feel with a higher tackiness, making it a go-to option for generating even more spin. Some players also suggest the Andro Rasanter series as comparable substitutes, particularly for those who lean towards a more economical choice without sacrificing performance. Ultimately, Tenergy 25 FX excels in delivering an enhanced offensive experience, making it a favorite among aggressive players while requiring an adjustment period to fully harness its capabilities. Finding the right blade to pair this rubber with can significantly enhance your overall performance.

Recent Reviews

#1 — March 2022

The best backhand rubber for me. It has good grip, speed, and control.

#2 — August 2020

Review

This rubber enables a wide range of spins on serves. It’s particularly effective for short-table cut shots, making it challenging for opponents to return. However, it can be slightly difficult to perform spins due to its high speed, often causing the ball to go wide. To mitigate this issue, simply step back and perform the spins about a meter from the table.

Overall, the rubber closely resembles the Andro Rasanter 47 but outperforms it in every aspect.

#3 — October 2016

This could be the fastest among all Tenergy series, but you cannot have both sides fit with the same T25 FX as it really means for attacking game so you really need to have the stamina to play that kind of game.

I found it too hard to produce spin, so every time, you have to hit hard in order to generate more spins. In other words, if you are not playing attacking game then you should not choose T25 FX instead where you should consider to use T05 and T80. T64 is fine too if you would like to play a safer game where you put control as your priority.

Some players always thought that they can kill their opponent with just one “hard hit” stroke, so every time they hit very hard, unfortunately, it was not always the case where no matter how hard you hit the ball, as long as it is reachable by the opponent, you will be surprised that your opponent may return the ball with more spins and speed. Therefore, you can see that no many top players were using T25 series for championship games. The most common used was T05, T64, and T80.

If you still attempt to master your table tennis skills, I suggest you should consider T05 or T05 FX instead. In conclusion, T25 FX is meant for attacking game.

Most Chinese players won’t use Tenergy series for the forehand because Tenergy was not tacky enough and not good enough to produce “killing” spins. Most top Chinese players were still using DHS Hurricane for forehand and Tenergy for backhand. Please don’t get me wrong; those Hurricanes you can’t get it from the retail shop, however, the Provincial version with blue sponge (make sure you buy a genuine version) is more than enough for an amateur. This combination gives you the advantage to play attacking game where you still can have control in mind.