Butterfly 401 Table Tennis Racket Set - 1 Ping Pong Paddle – 1 Ping Pong Paddle Case - ITTF Approved Table Tennis Paddle - Ships in Ping Pong Racket Gift Box, Multi, B401FL

This paddle is fantastic.About me: I'm a pretty serious player (ITTF ranked). I'm primarily a looper and blocker, but I have a pretty well-rounded game. I have a couple of pro-grade blades that I play with - a Timo Boll ALL+ with Yasaka Mark V rubber, and a Black Widow OFF+ with Bluefire M1 rubber.I got this paddle to play around with at work (Yeah, ping pong at work... Internet company... lucky me!). I also wanted to try to slow my game down a little and add some control, and see how that works for me.What I've found is that the speed of this is perfect for me. It's a little slower than the Timo Boll. I'd rate this an ALL- or DEF+. And despite the $30 price tag, it's a really well-built paddle.It's a 5-ply, has a large sweet-spot, and really consistent power throughout the blade. The rubber is sticky, and although the "gluey" feeling it has out of the package wears off, the rubber maintains a nice surface for months.The power is more than sufficient for a looping game, and will deliver a decently speedy block as well. But this paddle also allows a good amount of control and spin to allow consistent pushing with good control (can't do that with the Black Widow!)Cons....I'm not crazy about the handle. It's a little too rounded out for me, and makes it slightly more difficult to know what angle you're holding your paddle at. I prefer blockier handles. The size and flare are fine... just the cross-section is a problem for me. It's also pinkish in color... not a big deal for me, but if that may bug you, consider it.The case has some hilarious poorly-translated text on it. Also no big deal, but may get you laughed at. =)No other real cons. Cheers!

Great paddle for the price. I'm an old fashioned player (84 years old) and I really get some nice spin on my serves

I was considering the Nimatsu Spin Fighter prior to purchasing this paddle since I have used that one in the past. I decided to purchase this one due to the decent reviews and also the fact that the package included a cover for the paddle. I have only played once with the paddle, and here are my observations:- The weight is good, it feels slightly heavy at first, but I got used to it only after a few minutes- The rubber is very tacky and attracted a lot of dirt only after one day of play. However, the tacky rubber also helps impart a lot of spin on the ball. Having the free cover also helps.- The paddle has good control, so if you have a defensive style of play, it will suit you well- Speed: this is where the paddle lacks a little. I did not feel any oomph on my shots with hitting the ball reletively hard. If you like a lot of speed on your smashes, this is not the paddle for you, unless you are ready to put a lot of work behind your smashes.- Overall I liked the paddle and will keep it. I think the spin and control of this paddle do well to negate the lack of speed.- The handle will make your hand smell for hours after playing. I have read other reviews that it goes away after playing with it for a while.I would recommend this paddle to anyone looking for a decent recreational paddle, who is looking for good amount of spin and control, and does not mind putting in some effort to generate speed for their smashes.

this paddle looks and feels great. I have not played with it yet, and I plan to update this once I do. but it comes with a nice case and the rubber is super sticky. over all I am very happy and looking forward to playing with it.Edit:After playing with it I am leaving my five star review, it is a little faster than I anticipated and I have been having trouble adjusting. but the spin is pretty great and the paddle feels good in my hand. I am pretty sure my trouble adjusting is player error rather than a fault in the paddle. over all I am very happy with my paddle.Edit 2: ok so I still have this paddle. I mostly play in the break room at work so it only gets 30-45 min of play time per day but its still the best paddle in the room. I would give it 10 stars if they let me, simply because it is still in great playing condition over 1 year latter.Edit 3: It has been over 2 years, and I LOVE this paddle. its held up great, probably will buy same one if its still available whenever this finally breaks apart.

I love this paddle! It generates good spin, has amazing speed, and fairly decent control (once you get the hang of it)- especially for a pre-assembled racket. This paddle is perfect for beginner players with decently developed technique.Cons: it is kind of heavy compared to Killerspin Jet 200 and similar paddles. Also, if you don't have decent control before playing with this paddle, you will definitely need to work on that. It doesn't take a lot of effort for this paddle to launch the ball - which is great for speed, but rough on accuracy if you're not used to it.Pros: beautiful paddle, lots of speed and spin, very durable, comes with free carrying case, and amazingly low price for such a high quality product! Can't go wrong with this paddle.

Good Material..good pad

Butterfly has been around for years as I grew up playing with these. Good quality paddles which are fun and easy to use for the beginner to amateur. Value priced for a fun sport.