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I have been playing with Rozena on a 5 ply blade recently in an attempt to slow down my game and improve technique. I wanted to try Glayzer as an alternative to Rozena that might offer a bit more speed and spin without compromising control.

I have been playing it both sides on a Korbut SK7, which is a little faster than my Xion off-s (but not much) me so far I like it very much. I would say it is a little lower throw than T05 or Rozena and spin is somewhere between the two. Speed requires more effort than Rozena but that suits my needs right now and encourages me to hit full strokes (nowhere near as much effort however as a D09C or Tibhar K3 etc)

Glayzer doesn’t feel too hard but certainly harder than T05 / Rozena - a nice balance IMO.

At this price point I’d say that I consider it a very good rubber for those, like me, looking for a step up from Rozena but not yet ready for full use of T or D05.

an easy to handle Dignics09c

I have a flared handle blade weighing 94g and it feels well balanced and comfortable in hand. I have tried it with a few rubbers but mostly T05/T05FX and it plays nicely - not too fast but responds well to harder swings with a nice kick of speed. Good short game and relatively easy to control. The jury is out for me on this blade as it lacks a little character without doing anything wrong - at the price it is not great value I don't feel. I have kept it and will try it again at some point I am sure..

I was really surprised just how much I liked this blade, and still do. I tried it in comparison to a Butterfly Falcima and a Nittaku Violin (both much more expensive) and ultimately enjoyed using the Off S more.

It has a great balance in hand (88g) to me and I enjoy the slightly wider and flatter flared handle. With Rozena on both sides, and as a set up to develop my strokes, it fitted the bill perfectly.

G09C is excellent value for money, especially when talking about Butterfly rubbers.
Priced at about £44 & €44 (uk price and Butterfly eu store price, may be more expensive in other countries?) compared to Tenergy Series which is £59/€59 & Dignics Series £79/€79.

So it sits above Rozena (which has had a price cut in some countries according to the grape vine) and below Tenergy, but performance wise, all in all its not that far behind D09C,

Speed - is the biggest gap, for readily available speed anyway, when you use full swing, weight transfer etc good technique speed is there but more effort needed. Away from the table looping is where the slower G09C will be noticeable along with blocking at closer range.

Spin - less than D09C, but not by much. In general play it has high spin capability.
I noticed during serve practice that it was harder for me to get very high spin ghost serves, especially when compared to Rakza Z EH, R48, Barracuda and it’s brother regular Glazer. I got the high spin ghost serves less often. It seemed that very precise contact was needed.

Controllability - Easier to control because the overall speed is less, the spring sponge x doesn’t kick in at lower impacts when pushing. More or fuller active block is need for more speed, but the feeling is good and secure.

Looping / Topspin Drives- for me, feels nicer or better than when I tried D09C.
G09C feels harder than Rakza Z EH when looping. Regarding shape of MY loops, arc is high, but not as high as Rakza Z and Z EH.
Felt like I was more in control.
Open ups v backspin were good, good spin, not as spinny as D09C Rakza Z / Z EH
Didn’t notice any balls ‘slipping‘ off the rubber, but you must check the rubber surface regularly for dust, attracts / picks up dust easily.

Flatter hits - these were good, better than Rakza Z / Z EH, on par or better for overall quality of placement than D09C, which is a little harder to control but crisper / faster.

Durability - too early to say for sure, but with Butterflies track record it should be good, hence 8.5 score.

As with all equipment reviews, take mine with a pinch of salt!! Everyone’s different.!!!
Don’t forget, its as forgiving as you allow, if you play the wrong shot in the wrong position with poor timing, that ball is going in the net or off!!

The real thing with G09C and Glazer is it’s strategic pricing, performance and what market share Butterfly are aiming for.

Aibiss is an over priced H3. why spend twice as much for one sheet of Aibiss compared to the ’real thing’?? Perhaps BTY got that wrong!!
D09C an overpriced hybrid, compared to many out there.
G09C enters at a price where it competes directly with the likes of Rakza Z, Dragon grip, Golden Tango etc I would say this time BTY is bang on regarding competing with other manufacturers

The market share is geared towards intermediate level players, a rubber that is easier to use than D09C, with a drop in performance, but really this drop in performance will be noticeable more by high level players who need max this or max that and can ’see’ this.
If you are Butterfly ‘person’ and wanted to try a ‘Hybrid’ rubber, D09C was really Butterflies only offering, so now you have the option to try their cheaper hybrid option and upgrade later!!!

Spring Sponge X in grey is NICE !!!

It has great spin, a bit similar to DNA Dragon Grip, comfortable in blocking and looping close to table. Great for flicking, blocking and countering near the table. Speed is about 7/10 vs D09c

Stiga Cybershape CC Carbon
I am actually someone who is accustomed to ALC composite structure, so not really a fan of a stiff carbon blade. Although I have used a few stiff carbon blades like Donic OCS and Schlager Carbon, nothing feels like this cybershape one.
Im aware that the previous blades i used were 5 layers and hinoki outer, which made them very direct and stiff yet fast - this blade is no exception. For a pure carbon composite blade, this blade is more than decent for looping. But that is not the greatest aspect of this blade. This blade is especially manufactured for those who play counter attack and smashes from mid distance. Do not expect a woody feel like other inner composite blades - this blade feels more direct and bouncy than of those.
So if you are looking for a true carbon blade that can give you an exceptional blocking skill - yet still gives you room to play spinny loops, then this will do.
But then if you are a beginner or an intermediate level player who still need to improve on your technique and feel, then this is not for you.

I ordered this blade directly from Butterfly shortly after it was released and specified 90g and a flared handle in order to compare it to my regular Viscaria and my LGY, both a similar weight.

The blade was exactly as specified and came in about 2 weeks. Well presented and with the quality I have come to expect from Butterfly I glued it up with a few different rubbers, including T05/05FX and Tibhar K3 / R7 as these were all rubbers I had used regularly and so knew what to expect.

The handle is very similar to the Viscaria and LGY in dimension and feel and the blade balance also felt very similar.

In short, I would have a hard time separating this blade from either the Viscaria or LGY - very similar in speed and response. If I was pushed I might rank the FZD as slightly slower than the other two, but in a blind test I doubt I’d be able to differentiate. I had previously owned and played with a TB ALC and would say that whilst the FZD is clearly from the same stable, the Boll is slightly harder feeling and slightly faster (I also had a straight handle Boll that I didn’t really get on with)

So, for anyone looking for a Butterfly outer blade I would certainly recommend the FZD. Ultimately I sold mine and went back to my trusty Viscaria’s as I just enjoyed the feel of these a little more, but I could have kept any of them and been happy.

Hey guys! In this video we’re joined with the European Team Champion and World Number 40 Joao Geraldo who loves to test equipment!

So the World Number 1 and 2022 World Champion Fan Zhendong has his own signature ALC blade out now with Butterfly. We tested the blade to see how it stacks up to other blades we have tested including the Viscaria which this blade is based on. I used Tenergy 05 on my forehand and Dignics 05 on my backhand, Joao used the Dignics 05 on both his forehand and and backhand.

For those who need a good rubber for block and flat hits, a little less sensitive to incoming spin, Rakza 9 is the rubber for them. The rubber is quite difficult to control in the short game and it doesn't create that much spin, but if your game is based on blocks and flat shots, it's definitely worth trying the Rakza 9.

For a more detailed analysis, see my video review...

Rakza X does not excel anywhere in particular, but in no segment of the game will it disappoint, that's why it's a top all-round rubber. Rakza X is the best buy for players who need an all-round rubber or players who are not sure which segment of their game the rubber needs to cover the best.
For a more detailed analysis, see my video review...

My first professional backhand rubber was the Tenergy 19. The forehand was the Tenergy 05. The best table tennis-related decision I've made was the put the 19 on my forehand too.

Speed; The speed is just about the same as T05's speed (only around 5% less). You can pretty easily make the killer shots (smashes, flat hits, volleys, counterattacks) like with the T05.

Spin; The spin is slightly, but not unsignificantly higher than the T05's spin. This is thanks to the greater dwell-time the sponge provides you. Though the sponge hardness for both T19 and T05 are the same, but the T19 feels a little bit softer. Topspins, underspins and sidespins are pure quality with this rubber. The grippy topsheet does all the work for you (some at least).

Control; The control is higher than the T05's control. The T19's greater dwell-time provides you higher safety and margin for error when it comes to handling incoming spins. There is no extreme catapult effect, thus it gives you a better chance to direct the ball wherever you want to. It is spin-sensitive (because it is spinny), but not that spin-sensitive like the T05.

Anything else; This rubber has tons of feel, it is a pleasure to play with it. If you were or have been playing with T05, you'll easily adapt to the T19. It is much easier to use and utilize than T05. It is durable, it can last until 3-6 months if used properly. Only thing you should look out for is to clean it regularly and properly (only water or wet wipes, no cleaners).

An excellent rubber for all round players who like a linear feel.
It's perfect for returning players who learned to play without catapult effect.
Allows for both controlled light touches and powerful offensive shots all with excellent control.
Because the power is linear, speed is directly proportional to effort, so you do need to put power in to hit winners. But when you do they are very good. This may make it unsuitable for those who have high level control but not much power and would benefit from more assistance.
It's quite a spinny rubber, yet at the same time is not overly spin sensitive, if you put a tiny bit of your own spin it tends to dampen any incoming spin nicely.

The Donic Waldner Senso Carbon is a very good allround blade. It is classed as OFF- but I would surely put it as ALL+, if not ALL, maybe because I am used to using fast blades. If you want to get good speed and make it feel like an offensive blade, pair it with tenergy or Donic bluefre rubbers. For more control, you can use slower rubbers like the Donic Baracuda or the Butterfly Rozena. Very good blade for allround players, but I am a very offensive player so I think it needed more speed, and felt like it wasn't good enough.

The Donic Baracuda is one of the greatest rubbers I've ever tried. It can generate very good amounts of rotation, but it lacks a little bit of speed. It is a very bouncy rubber with a high throw angle.

The Donic Ovtcharov No.1 is a very fast blade. It has good control, it's more controllable than a Timo Boll ALC in my opinion but for me, it still lacks control. I use it with a Donic bluefire M1 on the forehand, and Donic bluefire JP03 on the backhand. Overall great blade. It has a nice feeling but my coach wants me to change it because he thinks it has too much vibration. He is right, but I like feeling the ball so I have no problem with vibration.

Blades i have used before: Timo Boll ALC, Innerforce ZLC, Rosewood NCT V, Infinty VPS and a bunch of Stiga blades.I found that this blade sutit my playstyle the most. Very similar to Timo Boll ALC but is better with backhand punches, cheaper and in my opinion better looking.

The grip and the throw angle is way too low despite being a semi-tacky rubber. I tried this rubber on my backhand and it was an absolute nightmare at the beginning. Coming from a European rubber on backhand, the throw angle is simply way too low. The speed was incredible slow as well, I had to put a lot of effort into my strokes to get it over the net (especially on backspin balls) I would simply not recommend this rubber to anyone. Don't buy it.

Donic Acuda S2 is a excellent rubber for the all-round game. The top sheet is very grippy, which gives you a lot of spin on your shots. However, the sponge is quite hard, so you don't get a lot of power on your shots. The control is excellent, and the spin potential is very good. This rubber is great for players who want a lot of control and spin on their shots, but don't need a lot of power. Overall, the Donic Acuda S2 is a great rubber for the all-round game.

Rakza Z has a slightly harder sponge, 51 degrees. What makes it heavier, cut to 157x150mm weighs 52g. According to what it's like to play with it, I'd say it's closer to ESN tensor rubbers than to Chinese sticky rubbers, but it's that stickiness that gives it extra spin, so it's actually a real hybrid rubber and, in my opinion, one of the best hybrid rubbers on the market. With counter topspin and flicks, it is not necessary to pay so much attention to the angle of the racket. I have noticed that if I misjudge the amount of opponent rotation, with the Rakza Z I can put the ball back on the table pretty easy. When I started playing with Rakza Z I noticed that I attack the opponents serve much more. Also, during the game I decide to counterspin more, because the rubber gives me more security, so I decide to attack more often. See my more detailed analysis in the video review below.