Butterfly TB5 Alpha Offensive Shakehand Blade

A thick offensive blade made entirely from 5 wood plies.

This entry-level offensive shakehand blade is made entirely from 5 wood plies. Despite being an entry-level model, it emphasizes good bounce, with a thick blade thickness of 6.4 mm. It suits players who are starting table tennis and want to develop an actively attacking style.

Features

• A blade made entirely from 5 wood plies, with no special materials.
• At 6.4 mm, the blade thickness is among the thicker offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) of 11 is standard among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 9.5 is slightly low among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The average weight is 88 g, and only the FL (Flared) grip is available.

Recommended for

• Players who want to get used to a racket with the simple feel of all wood
• Those who want to attack actively with an entry-level racket that still has good bounce

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Despite being an entry-level model, it is designed to emphasize good bounce.
• The average weight of 88 g is standard among our offensive shakehand blades.
• Vibration property 9.5 is slightly low among our offensive shakehand blades, indicating a softer feel on paper.

Things to consider

• Reaction property 11 is standard, which may leave players wanting stronger bounce feeling it falls short.
• Only the FL grip is available, so no other shape can be chosen.
• 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. It is a simple construction of 5 wood plies only.

Q. Can I choose the grip?

A. Only FL (Flared) is available. It widens toward the end of the grip and measures 100 mm long, 26 mm thick, and 33 mm across the end.

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 Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• 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.