Butterfly is proud to announce our first Uniaxial Light Carbon Chinese Penhold Blade, the Chinese ULC. This blade features a unique construction process where all the carbon fibers are pointing in the same direction. The result is a lightweight blade with a large sweet-spot and excellent control. The blade’s hard feel and great speed make it a perfect choice for the fast attacking style of play.

Speed: 9.6

Control: 7.5

Feel: Hard

Weight: 86g

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Great for the European looping style of play. The Timo Boll Spirit CS Penhold has a good balance of speed and control.

Speed: 8.3

Control: 7.9

Feel: Medium

Weight: 89g

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Chinese Real penhold blades are designed for Real quick attacks with Real good speed and control. The speed is produced by a unique combination of Real woods, including Ayous outer plies. Real comfortable conical handle.

Speed: 7.8

Control: 8.0

Feel: Medium

Weight: 84g

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Korean ace Yoo Nam Kyu, 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist has used the Cypress-S to garner many international gold medals. These penhold blades are made from the highest grade of Hinoki wood grown in the Kiso mountains of Japan. Popular for its lightness, soft feel, and power. Exceptional for drives from all distances. Plain wood backside.

Speed: 8.2

Control: 7.0

Feel: Soft

Weight: 85g

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The Kim Taek Soo penhold blade has a special 10.3 mm thickness made from the best grains of Japanese Hinoki wood that allows for tremendous loop drives. Plain wood backside.

Speed: 10

Control: 5.8

Feel: Medium

Weight: 94g

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