Butterfly SK7 Classic Offensive Shakehand Blade

A simple offensive blade made entirely from 7 wood plies.

This offensive shakehand blade is made entirely from 7 wood plies, with no special materials. At 6.8 mm, the blade thickness is among the thickest of the offensive shakehand blades we carry, while its reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) of 11.1 is standard. It suits players who want to play an attacking game with an all-wood racket.

Features

• A simple construction of 7 wood plies only, with no special materials.
• At 6.8 mm, the blade thickness is among the thicker offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• Among our offensive shakehand blades, reaction property 11.1 is standard and vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 9.3 is on the low side.
• The average weight of 87 g matches the median for the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• You can choose between an FL (Flared) or ST (Straight) grip.

Recommended for

• Players who want the feel of all-wood construction with no special materials
• Those who want to hit solidly with a thicker blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Made entirely from 7 wood plies, for a construction that brings out the feel of wood.
• At 6.8 mm, the blade has solid thickness.
• The average weight of 87 g is standard among our offensive shakehand blades.

Things to consider

• Reaction property 11.1 is standard, which may leave players wanting more bounce feeling it falls short.
• At 6.8 mm, the blade is on the thick side, and players used to thinner blades may find it feels unfamiliar.
• As a wood blade, there is some natural variation in weight and dimensions from piece to piece.

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. Does it contain any special materials?

A. No, it does not. This racket is built entirely from 7 wood plies.

Q. What grips are available?

A. There are 2: FL (Flared) and ST (Straight).

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.