my third review after extensive league play and this is for advanced beginners and players whose skill level is either transitioning to intermediate level or are intermediate level players
This rubber again is amazing at backhand 09c/dig 05 in one. crazy spin i have not seen with any other rubber and control in short game is very very good, this rubber gets ball on table and is forgiving as well. 2.5 definitely better for back hand
Blade wise after testing on outer alc, zlc, cnf and caf i personally enjoyed it most with cnf and caf blades perhaps due to my own shortcoming and lower skill level so if you are early intermediate like me who can play strokes but struggles with consistency i highly suggest using this rubber with cnf or caf blade or stiff 7 ply wood blade and you will feel so confident and enjoy playing, this rubber definitely has improved my win percentage and given a lot more confidence to my back hand game
hope it helps! happy thanksgiving to all
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→ High Spin Rubber → Butterfly Zyre-03
→ Butterfly Rubber → Butterfly Zyre-03
Butterfly Zyre-03
by Butterfly
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Butterfly Zyre-03 Detailed Review
Redefine the Shape of Strength
• Developed with a low-profile, high-density pimple structure
• Composed of “Ricosheet” - a top sheet with dense, low pimples, and an extremely thick sponge
• A top sheet compound with strengthened resistance to abrasion
• Excellent feeling of holding the ball
• Recommended for players who wish to dominate rallies with powerful, spin-heavy shots
Developed from an unprecedented perspective, with a low-profile, high-density pimple structure. The result of this bold innovation - spin like never before.
Lifting the trajectory higher, driving it deeper, elevating the quality of both finishing shots and rally control. Shots transform, new tactics emerge, the path of growth expands.
This is where strength takes a new shape.
The Zyre rubber is composed of “Ricosheet”, a top sheet with dense, low pimples, and an extremely thick sponge. In addition to this distinctive structure, this rubber has a top sheet compound with strengthened resistance to abrasion, an excellent feeling of holding the ball, and a harder Spring Sponge X. Adopting pimple code No. 303 which draws out power with spin, Zyre-03 enables shots that penetrate deep into the opponent’s side of the table with a dramatic arced trajectory. This is recommended for players who wish to dominate rallies with powerful, spin-heavy shots.
Surface: High Tension pimples-in [Spring Sponge X, Ricosheet]
Speed: 88
Spin: 100
Arc: 96
Sponge hardness: 44
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Reviews of Butterfly Zyre-03 (10)
This rubber is a game changer - every forehand seems to just go on as you imagine it. Its max speed is incredible, but it still has incredible control. The only problem I have had with it is not getting a clean contact when doing a reverse pendulum serve - this is probably because I learnt this serve using Tenergy 05 Hard where every ball flies off the rubber more. Everything else feels perfect!
my second review after trying on viscaria, harimoto inner alc, timoboll alc and outerforce caf
its the best and perfect backhand rubber 2.7 or 2.5
flicks and counter loops are piece of cake
short game touch is great
active and reactive blocks are almost automatic and this rubber makes backhand game loads of fun!
forehand is different story
if you are brushing technique chinese style player i wont recommend for forehand, difficult to alter arc and speed in forehand its too fast and spinny and controlling it becomes very difficult unless you are very advanced or a pro
its the best and perfect backhand rubber 2.7 or 2.5
flicks and counter loops are piece of cake
short game touch is great
active and reactive blocks are almost automatic and this rubber makes backhand game loads of fun!
forehand is different story
if you are brushing technique chinese style player i wont recommend for forehand, difficult to alter arc and speed in forehand its too fast and spinny and controlling it becomes very difficult unless you are very advanced or a pro
Blade : Harimoto SALC (inner) (90g) + Z03 2.7red + D05 2.1b; this a great setup. Fast, spinny, high arc. D09C was slow on FH (not boosted). Z03 is light, and has a super grip in BH for chikita, opening spin, good feeling and good control for counter or block. It works also on FH for sharp drive and mid distance. Throw angle is like T05 but felling is like D05 with higher arc, and lands on the table like D80 with the amount of spin of D09C. The amount of backspin for serve or push, is amazing. Amount of spin causes troubles to blockers.
I tried Z03 on Donic ZJ Original carbon (outer), Viscaria SALC (outer) and Amultart (hinoki-ZLC) but trajectory goes too long. The price is expensive but the quality is top level, and the weight is around 47~48g for 2.7mm = standard 2.1mm
I tried Z03 on Donic ZJ Original carbon (outer), Viscaria SALC (outer) and Amultart (hinoki-ZLC) but trajectory goes too long. The price is expensive but the quality is top level, and the weight is around 47~48g for 2.7mm = standard 2.1mm
First of all Theres a review that says this rubber is medium soft that not true at all this rubber is very hard . I think the reason they wrote this was maybe because it has a butterfly hardness of 44 degrees which on the ESN rubber hardness scale is about medium. However butterfly have their own scale like double happiness. After use I can confirm that this rubber is very hard. I personally think this rubber has to be boosted to get the most out of it otherwise its a pointless rubber to buy. The reason is you cant fully activate the sponge without booster because the sponge is so hard . Its actually around the 55 degrees hardness on the ESN scale which to give context G1 fast arc is around 47.5 degree so the Zyre 03 is much harder. Its not overly fast in my opinion I used it on a 7 ply all wood blade (septear by Nittaku) which isnt that slow of a blade. I used the 2.5mm on forehand (black) and its very spinning unboosted . I havent yet played with it boosted but I can imagine the spins going to be insane . Pushing with this rubber is trash because its too hard (another reason it should be boosted) serving was ok but again it was too hard to generate lots of spin , the only time you can gets lots of spin with this rubber is when a good amount of force is used to activate the sponge .
In conclusion if you dont want to use booster dont buy this rubber youll be underwhelmed by it just buy a tensor ESN rubber instead like G1, Rakza9, vega pro or platinum DNA medium. Its not worth 90 unless you unlock its true potential with booster like dignics 09c or hurricane 3 neo (all versions) lastly dont use this on a hard blade its pointless. I have since boosted it but Im yet to play with it boosted !!
In conclusion if you dont want to use booster dont buy this rubber youll be underwhelmed by it just buy a tensor ESN rubber instead like G1, Rakza9, vega pro or platinum DNA medium. Its not worth 90 unless you unlock its true potential with booster like dignics 09c or hurricane 3 neo (all versions) lastly dont use this on a hard blade its pointless. I have since boosted it but Im yet to play with it boosted !!
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