Butterfly SK Carbon Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese-style penhold blade notably thin at 5.2 mm and light at 76 g

This is a Chinese-style penhold blade combining 3 wood plies with 2 layers of carbon. Its blade thickness of 5.2 mm and average weight of 76 g are both on the thin and light side among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry. It's an easy next step for players used to an all-wood blade.

Features

• Blade composition: 3 wood plies plus 2 layers of carbon.
• Blade thickness of 5.2 mm is especially thin even among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.
• Average weight of 76 g is especially light even among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.
• Reaction property is 10.5, and vibration property of 10.5 is somewhat high among our Chinese-style penhold blades.
• Made in Japan; the back has neither lacquer nor cork.

Recommended for

• Players who value maneuverability with a thin, light blade
• Players trying a carbon blade for the first time

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Thin at 5.2 mm and light at 76 g average weight, making it easy to handle.
• With 2 layers of carbon, the construction makes attacking shots easier to aim for.
• A 3-ply construction with carbon added, an easy choice for a first special-material blade.

Things to consider

• Because it's thin and light, generating power takes some adjustment in your swing.
• Vibration property of 10.5 is a little above the median for our Chinese-style penhold blades, indicating a somewhat firmer feel on paper.
• Reaction property of 10.5 is modest among our Chinese-style penhold blades, which may feel lacking to players who want strong bounce.

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 characteristics of the SK Carbon?

A. It combines 3 wood plies with 2 layers of carbon. Blade thickness of 5.2 mm and average weight of 76 g make it thin and light even among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.

Q. What if I want to apply rubber to only one side of a Chinese-style penhold?

A. If you apply rubber to only one side, you use a different-colored racket sheet on the back.

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.