Butterfly SK7 Classic Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese-style penhold blade of 7 wood plies only, 6.8 mm thick

This is a Chinese-style penhold blade made of 7 wood plies, with no special material such as carbon. Its blade thickness of 6.8 mm is on the thick side among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry. It suits players who want both the bounce of a 7-ply construction and the feel of an all-wood blade.

Features

• Blade composition is 7 wood plies, with no special material.
• Blade thickness of 6.8 mm is on the thick side even among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.
• Reaction property of 11.1 is around the middle among our Chinese-style penhold blades, and vibration property of 9.3 is low.
• Average weight 86 g, grip size 82×24×32 mm.
• Made in Japan; the back has neither lacquer nor cork.

Recommended for

• Players who value the feel unique to an all-wood blade
• Players who want to try both the bounce and control of a 7-ply construction

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• With 7 plies and a 6.8 mm thickness, it's easy to generate power even with an all-wood build.
• Vibration property of 9.3 is low among our Chinese-style penhold blades, indicating a softer feel on paper.
• Without a special material, it has the straightforward bounce typical of an all-wood blade.

Things to consider

• Because the blade is a thick 6.8 mm, players used to a thinner blade may find the grip feel changes.
• Reaction property of 11.1 is around the middle among our Chinese-style penhold blades, which may feel lacking to players who want strong bounce.
• If you use only one side, you'll need to apply 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 of wood only, with no special material such as carbon. This one has a 7-ply construction with a blade thickness of 6.8 mm.

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.