Butterfly Outerforce CAF Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese penhold blade with CA Fiber, a softer feel, and a good choice for your first blade

This Chinese penhold blade layers 2 plies of CA Fiber into 5 wood plies. Its reaction property of 11.3 is about in the middle among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, and its vibration property (vibration frequency; a higher value tends to feel harder) of 9.4 is a bit low. It also suits beginners choosing their first blade, or players switching over from an all-wood blade.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies + 2 CA Fiber plies
• Reaction property of 11.3 is about in the middle among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, and vibration property of 9.4 is a bit low
• Average weight of 83 g is on the lighter side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Blade thickness of 6.3 mm is on the thick side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Made in Japan, with a natural wood finish (no cork) on the back

Recommended for

• Players moving from an all-wood blade to a special-material blade for the first time
• Those just starting table tennis and looking for their first blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Even with CA Fiber, it's easy to get a feel close to an all-wood blade
• Vibration property of 9.4 is a bit low among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, indicating a softer feel on paper
• At an average weight of 83 g, it's on the lighter side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry

Things to consider

• Reaction property of 11.3 is about in the middle among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, which may feel lacking for those who want strong bounce
• At a thick 6.3 mm, players used to a thinner blade may notice a different feel in the grip
• Modifying the grip, such as by sanding it, may reduce the blade's intended performance

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. Can beginners use this?

A. Yes. The maker positions it for beginner to intermediate players and recommends it as a first blade for those starting table tennis.

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.