Butterfly Hadraw 5 Offensive Shakehand Blade

A 5-ply all-wood offensive blade with a low vibration property of 9.3

The Hadraw 5 is an offensive shakehand blade built entirely of 5 wood plies. Its vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) is on the low side among our offensive shakehand blades. It suits intermediate and higher-level players who want to hone a spin-focused game with an all-wood blade.

Features

• Made entirely of 5 wood plies, with no special material such as carbon.
• The vibration property of 9.3 is on the low side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The reaction property of 10.7 is a little below the median within the category.
• Blade thickness of 5.9 mm and average weight of 86 g are both within a standard range for the category.
• We carry only the FL (Flared) grip for this blade.

Recommended for

• Players who want to build their game around spin-heavy drives with an all-wood blade
• Those looking for an all-wood blade with a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The vibration property of 9.3 is on the low side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry, indicating a softer feel on paper.
• A simple construction of 5 wood plies only.
• Blade thickness of 5.9 mm and average weight of 86 g are both standard.

Things to consider

• The reaction property of 10.7 is a little below the median, which may feel lacking to players who prioritize power above all.
• We carry only the FL (Flared) grip for this blade; ST is not available.
• Blade thickness of 5.9 mm and average weight of 86 g fall in a standard range, so it doesn't handle as nimbly as a lighter-weight model.

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. How is this different from a blade with a special material?

A. This blade is made entirely of 5 wood plies and uses no special material such as carbon. The reaction property of 10.7 is a little below the median for our offensive shakehand blades, and the vibration property of 9.3 is on the low side, indicating a softer feel on paper.

Q. Is the FL grip the only option?

A. Yes. We carry only FL (Flared), a grip shape that 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.