Butterfly Diode V Defensive Shakehand Blade

A Semi-Large, 5-ply blade for cut-style players who also attack.

This cut-type shakehand blade is made entirely from 5 wood plies. Its reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) is 10.6, designed to bounce more than earlier cut blades. It suits players who want to attack with drives in addition to cuts.

Features

• A cut-type blade made entirely from 5 wood plies, with no special materials.
• The blade size is a Semi-Large 165×156 mm.
• The average weight of 96 g is the heaviest among the shakehand blades we carry.
• The vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 7.9 is on the low side among our shakehand blades.
• The grip is ST (Straight), measuring 100 mm long, 23 mm thick, and 28 mm across the end.

Recommended for

• Players who build their game around cuts but attack with drives when the chance arises
• Those who want to use a Semi-Large blade with a larger hitting surface

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Despite being a cut-type blade, it has bounce and is designed to make attacking with drives easier.
• The Semi-Large 165×156 mm blade size gives it a larger hitting surface.
• Vibration property 7.9 is on the low side among our shakehand blades, indicating a softer feel on paper.

Things to consider

• At 96 g, it is heavy, so care is needed to avoid being late on your swing.
• Because the blade is larger, quick switches may take some getting used to.
• Because it bounces more than earlier cut blades, it may not suit players who want a cut blade with less bounce.

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 grips are available?

A. Only ST (Straight) is available. It is straight and measures 100 mm long, 23 mm thick, and 28 mm across the end.

Q. How is this different from an offensive racket?

A. The blade size is a larger Semi-Large 165×156 mm, and the average weight of 96 g is on the heavy side. It is designed to suit cut-style play.

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.