Butterfly Diode Pro Defensive Shakehand Blade

A Semi-Large, 5-ply cut-type racket with a wide hitting surface.

The Diode Pro is a defensive (cut) shakehand blade made entirely from 5 wood plies. The blade is a Semi-Large size, giving it a generous hitting surface. It suits cut-style players who want to build their game around cuts while mixing in some attacking play.

Features

• A cut-type (defensive) shakehand blade made entirely from 5 wood plies.
• The Semi-Large 165×156 mm blade size gives it a generous hitting surface.
• Reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) 9.6 and vibration property (a guide to how firm the feel is) 7 are both on the low side among all the shakehand blades we carry.
• The average weight of 91 g is on the heavier side among all the shakehand blades we carry.
• Only the ST (Straight) grip is available.

Recommended for

• Cut-style players who want stable cuts while also mixing in attacking play
• Those looking for a Semi-Large racket with a generous hitting surface

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The Semi-Large 165×156 mm blade size gives it a generous hitting surface.
• Reaction property 9.6 and vibration property 7 are both on the low side, which tends to make cuts easier to stabilize.
• A simple construction of 5 wood plies only.

Things to consider

• The average weight of 91 g is on the heavier side among all the shakehand blades we carry, and may take some getting used to when swinging through the ball.
• Because the reaction property is modest, players who want to rely heavily on powerful attacks may find it lacking.
• Only the ST (Straight) grip is available; there is no FL (Flared) option.

Specifications

Figures are the manufacturer's published values. Speed, spin, arc, sponge hardness, reaction property and vibration property are Butterfly's own indices.

FAQ

Q. What kind of racket is a cut-type racket?

A. It is a racket for the cut-style (a defensive style that mainly returns the ball with backspin). The Diode Pro has a reaction property of 9.6 and a vibration property of 7, both on the low side among the shakehand blades we carry.

Q. Is ST the only grip available?

A. Yes. The Diode Pro we carry is only available with the ST (Straight) grip, which is straight and easy to reposition your hand on.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• Rubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, glue and edge tape.
• The average weight is a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.