Butterfly Hadraw 5 Chinese Penhold Blade

An all-wood, 5-ply Chinese penhold blade with no special materials, 5.9 mm thick

This Chinese penhold blade is made of 5 wood plies with no special materials. Its reaction property of 10.7 and vibration property (vibration frequency; a higher value tends to feel harder) of 9.3 are both on the low side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry. It suits intermediate and higher players who want to use an all-wood feel to add spin.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies with no special materials
• At 5.9 mm, the blade is built thinner than typical for a 5-ply blade
• Reaction property 10.7 and vibration property 9.3 are both on the low side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Average weight of 82 g, with a grip size of 82×24×32 mm
• Made in Japan, with an unfinished back — no paint or cork

Recommended for

• Players who want to sharpen their spin technique with an all-wood blade
• Intermediate and higher players who also want drive power from an all-wood blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Being thinner than typical for a 5-ply blade makes it easy to add spin
• Without special materials, it's easy to get an honest, wood-like feel
• Vibration property of 9.3 is on the low side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, indicating a softer feel on paper

Things to consider

• As it's aimed at intermediate and higher players, those just starting out may need time to get used to handling it
• Reaction property of 10.7 is modest among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, which may feel lacking for those who prioritize power above all
• If you use rubber on only one side, you'll need the extra step of applying a different-colored sheet to the back

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 is an all-wood blade?

A. It's a blade made entirely of wood, without special materials like carbon. This blade is 5 wood plies, with a blade thickness of 5.9 mm.

Q. What if I only want to put rubber on one side of a Chinese penhold blade?

A. If you only put rubber on one side, apply a racket sheet in a different color to the other side.

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.
• Rubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, 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.