Petr Korbel (Butterfly)

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Blade named and used by one of the hottest young players on the international circuit. Also used by USA's young stars, Todd Sweeris and Brian Pace as well as 1996 Australian Open Champion. If you want to develop consistent offensive game, but are unsure which blade to use, you can't go wrong with Limba outer piled Petr Korbel blade that can do it all. Medium head-size.

Ply 5
Speed 80
Control 76
Weight 89

Average user rating from: 5 users


Overall rating		4.4
Speed (5 ratings)		3.9
Control (5 ratings)		4.5
Hardness (5 ratings)		3.7
Stiffness (2 ratings)		3.3
Weight (5 ratings)		3.1
Build quality (4 ratings)		4.5
Value for money (5 ratings)		4.3

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Written by Austin - Top 50 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.7
Speed		4.0
Control		4.5
Hardness		4.0
Stiffness		3.5
Weight		3.5
Build quality		5.0
Value for money		4.5

Alright i have recently found my new blade. for this review i will tell you bout my findings about it when it is paired with almana 2.0 on my forehand and sriver g2 1.7mm on my back hand.

First off this blade is beautiful right from the start, it is everything i had hoped for and more.The only thing that i have found to complain about is the handle which is too small for my hand but then again my hand is 8 inches long from the bottom of my hand to the top of my middle finger so you measure it...

alright back to the review the weight of the blade is more towards the head which i have balanced out with grip tape.
This blade to me is one of the all time greatest blades and also a benchmark blade which most other blades can be based upon. This blade is resonably fast and has great control when paired with rubbers that have a good arc. it is great for looping from mid distance and blocking as well. it has a standard sized head. The handle wood is a little delicate if grip tape that is extra sticky is put onto it which shouldnt be done lol(i learned the hard way) my petr korbel blade is about 4 or 5 years old and is in great condition. This blade is suitable for begginer- intermediate all the way up to the professional level. This blade has a medium throw on its own. So if your looking for a great blade that can take you all the way to the top the petr korbel is surely not going to fail you.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Wednesday, 02 June 2010

Written by AllezCho - Top 50 reviewer - View all my reviews


Overall rating		4.2
Speed		3.5
Control		4.0
Hardness		3.5
Stiffness		3.0
Weight		4.5
Build quality		4.5
Value for money		4.0

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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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Sunday, 20 December 2009

Written by Anonymous


Overall rating		5.0
Speed		4.0
Control		5.0
Hardness		3.5
Weight		3.0
Build quality		5.0
Value for money		5.0

First of all, $50 for a Butterfly blade used by many top players is a steal, so definitely a 5 on Value. The first rubbers I put on mine were 729-2 Leopard (with German sponge). I found these rubbers too slow, and not linear in response - when trying to play "touch" shots, the ball seemed to die on the rubber. I quickly replaced them with regular Sriver on FH and Sriver EL on backhand. This made a huge difference - I now had a set up that was strong for outright hitting, looping, and pushing (this was without speed glue, which I've never used). I'm totally sold on Sriver EL on the BH, but just replaced the FH with Nittaku Hammond, because I wanted more speed on my smashes. The performance of the blade is excellent in all departments, but especially looping. While fast enough to be classified OFF, the dwell time allows a lot of spin to be imparted with the right rubber. My one reservation is with the weight. I wish it were 5g or so lighter, but this is only a minor quibble (and I used a Tibhar Samsonov Alpha before getting the Korbel, so I was a bit spoiled regarding weight). Overall, a great blade, especially for the money, and as many have said, a looper's dream!

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