Customer review for Butterfly Petr Korbel

External Review for Butterfly Petr Korbel on June 2, 2010

The good old classic, the benchmark of blades, the Butterfly Korbel OFF. Construction: Limba-Limba-Ayous-Limba-Limba It is an excellent offensive blade with very good speed and touch. It is average in almost all aspects, which is the reason why I recommend it to newer players, as well as to all-around and offensive styles. First, the build quality is fantastic, like many other premium Japanese made BTY blades. In terms of playability, the blade has medium speed and a high level of control. It is also slightly stiff, and has a medium feel (between soft and hard). The weight is on the heavy side, usually in the range of 90-to-95-grams, and the balance is shifted towards the head. The blade also has a solid wood feel. Some complain about the slim handle of the Korbel, although I find it easy to adjust to; the aesthetics of the handle have a very traditional look, truly artful and beautiful in my opinion. Rubbers: for beginners, classic rubbers will suffice, and for advanced players, tensors and new generation rubbers work well on this versatile blade. However, I personally hated Tenergy 05 on this blade, because 5-ply wood is not stable enough (not enough stiffness nor hardness). The price has increased for this blade, but I still recommend it to everyone to try. The Korbel OFF can do it all; suitable for all levels...beginner, amateur, and pros alike!

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