Butterfly Hadraw JPV-S Japanese Penhold Blade

A 5-ply, all-wood Square-blade Japanese penhold built for drive-oriented play

This is a Square-blade Japanese penhold, built for drive-oriented play. Made of 5 wood plies, its reaction property of 11.4 is around the middle among the penhold blades we carry, and its vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 10.7 is somewhat high. It suits players who want to attack from mid-distance, just back from the table.

Features

• A Japanese penhold built for drive-oriented play, with a Square blade measuring 163×135 mm.
• Blade composition is 5 wood plies only, with no special material.
• Blade thickness of 7.1 mm is on the thick side even among the penhold blades we carry.
• Average weight of 78 g is on the light side among the penhold blades we carry.
• Made in Japan; the back is finished in black lacquer.

Recommended for

• Players who want powerful drives even from mid-distance
• Beginner to intermediate players who want to learn drives that make use of an all-wood blade's bounce

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property of 11.4 gives it bounce, making powerful shots easier to aim for.
• An all-wood, 5-ply construction with no special material suits players who want a straightforward feel.
• A light average weight of 78 g makes it easy to swing through the ball.

Things to consider

• Because the blade is a thick 7.1 mm, players used to a thinner blade may find the grip feel changes.
• Vibration property of 10.7 is a little above the median for our penhold blades, indicating a somewhat firmer feel on paper.
• Because it's designed for drive-oriented play, players focused mainly on close-to-table speed attacks may want to compare it with the speed-oriented JPV-R.

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 blade is a Japanese penhold?

A. It's a blade held the way you'd hold a pen. This one has a Square blade (163×135 mm) built for drive-oriented play, a grip length of 92 mm, and a back finished in black lacquer.

Q. Can this be used in large-ball competition?

A. Yes. The manufacturer states that it can also be used in large-ball competition.

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.