this is a great starting paddleFebruary 13, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this is probably one of the best table tennis beginner bats there is. its alittle heavy but not enough to slow you down. the spin is ok and so is the speed. if you play close to the table then this paddle isnt good for you but if you play mid-distance then it should be a good one. the speed is ok too, the control is the best part. even if you arent that skilled ,you can still put the ball anywhere on the table you want easyily.
Good Starter PaddleDecember 26, 2007 I agree entirely with the previous review. It is a good starter paddle but as you progress in your game, you will need a stronger paddle.
A racket of limited capabalitiesMarch 20, 2006 37 out of 37 found this review helpful
I have always held Butterfly rackets in high esteem. Returning to table tennis after a gap of a decade, I decided to try this paddle to relearn the game. But I found my old form pretty soon and found this racket lacking in firepower.
This would be a good racket to start with if you are only just learning the ropes of table tennis. However, it falls short of expectations if you are a fairly advanced casual player. For my kind of game play (a mix of aggression and defense), it is quite hard to get good smashes or drives with this paddle. It is quite good on control though (as the manufacturers claim). Spin is not quite as good.
For fast paced game play I would recommend a paddle with 2.0 mm sponge from my experience with this and other paddles.
