Butterfly Farushima Offensive Shakehand Blade

A light, 82 g offensive racket made from 5 wood plies.

The Farushima is an offensive shakehand blade made entirely from 5 wood plies. Its average weight of 82 g is on the light side among our offensive shakehand blades, with reaction and vibration properties both in the middle range. It suits beginner to intermediate players looking for a lighter racket.

Features

• Made entirely from 5 wood plies, with no special materials such as carbon.
• The average weight of 82 g is on the light side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• Reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) 10.9 and vibration property (a guide to how firm the feel is) 9.7 are both in the middle range.
• The blade thickness is 6.0 mm, and the blade size is a Regular 157×150 mm.
• Only the FL (Flared) grip is available.

Recommended for

• Players who want easy swinging with a lighter racket
• Beginner to intermediate players seeking easy handling and balance with an all-wood racket

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The average weight of 82 g is on the light side among our offensive shakehand blades, making it easy to swing through.
• A simple construction of 5 wood plies only, with no special materials such as carbon.
• Both bounce and firmness of feel are in the middle range, with no strong bias in either direction.

Things to consider

• Reaction property 10.9 is slightly below the median, which may leave players who prioritize power above all wanting more.
• Only the FL (Flared) grip is available; there is no ST (Straight) option.
• Because it does not use special materials such as carbon, it is not designed to generate as much power as higher-reaction models.

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 are the benefits of a lighter racket?

A. A lighter racket tends to be easier to swing through. This blade's average weight of 82 g is on the light side among our offensive shakehand blades (69–95 g). Note that, as a wood product, weight varies somewhat from piece to piece.

Q. Is FL the only grip available?

A. Yes. The Farushima is only available with the FL (Flared) grip, which widens toward the end.

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.