Butterfly Viscaria Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese-style penhold blade with Arylate Carbon and a strong reaction property of 11.8

This is a Chinese-style penhold blade combining 5 wood plies with 2 layers of Arylate Carbon. Its reaction property of 11.8 is on the high side among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry. It suits intermediate to advanced players who want powerful shots without giving up ease of handling.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies plus 2 layers of Arylate Carbon.
• Reaction property of 11.8 is on the high side even among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.
• Vibration property 10.6, blade thickness 5.8 mm, with a Round blade measuring 158×150 mm.
• Average weight 80 g, grip size 82×22×31.5 mm.
• Made in Japan; the back has a natural wood finish with no cork.

Recommended for

• Players who want powerful shots while still keeping control
• Players who want to add drive power with a high-reaction blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A high reaction property of 11.8 makes powerful shots easier to aim for.
• Arylate Carbon gives it a supple bounce.
• Average weight of 80 g is light among our Chinese-style penhold blades, making it easy to handle.

Things to consider

• Because reaction property of 11.8 is high, beginners may find the ball tends to float.
• Vibration property of 10.6 is a little above the median for our Chinese-style penhold blades, indicating a somewhat firmer feel on paper.
• Because the bounce is strong, fine touches such as short balls close to the table may take some getting used to.

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 reaction property and vibration property?

A. Reaction property is a guide to how much bounce the blade has. Vibration property is a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel and the less vibration transmitted to the hand. This blade's reaction property of 11.8 is on the high side among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry, and its vibration property of 10.6 is somewhat high.

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.