Butterfly Senshu Table Tennis Racket

by Butterfly

Product Features

• Tournament-quality table tennis racket
• 100 speed rating, 100 spin rating, 75 control rating
• Uses foam-core technology for increased power
• Flared handle with 2mm sponge layer for greater control
• Red/Black surface meets standard tournament requirements

Product Description

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The Butterfly Senshu Table Tennis Racket is a lightweight, tournament-quality racket. Most suitable for the offensive player using a variety of heavy spin and power shots, he racket has a speed rating of 100, a spin rating of 100, and a control rating of 75. It features Butterfly's foam-core technology which reduces racket vibrations at impact and provides greater power. The flared handle along with the twomm sponge layer gives the player more control over the ball. The Butterfly Senshu racket meets standard tournament requirements and is perfect for the amateur table tennis player.

Product Description

Butterfly Senshu Table Tennis Racket

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009AJGE2
• Item model number: 8282
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,413 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent racket, March 15, 2008

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H. Roland Theodore (Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Butterfly Senshu Table Tennis Racket (Sports)

I've been using my Senshu racket for about a month now. It took a little getting used to at first but once I got accustomed to it, I find it hard to play with any other racket. I can say that because of it my game has improved tremendously in all aspects: control, smash and speed. I can reach for balls that I never would have gone after before, my smashes are harder to return and my services carry a spin that is dificult to control by my opponents who feel that I've become a player not to take for granted. This being my first Butterfly paddle, not knowing if it's a tradition with them, I find the handle to feel smaller than the Stiga or Sportcraft I had been using before. (This too, takes some getting used to).
One point to be careful about is that the rubber is very fragile. I can tell how many times I have hit the paddle against the table because it carries the marks. Also, I play outside and as the game proceeds, the rubber gets dirty and its performance suffers. I clean it after every session. For this, I just use a soft sponge and minimal water. Sometimes, I add a little soap being careful not to wet the wood and then I remove the soap with a clean wet sponge again, letting it dry by waving it. I also clean the balls since dust and dirt affects their performance also.
The Senshu is an excellent racket that I recommend to anyone starting to take table tennis seriously and not wanting to invest in the time, money and skills it takes to assemble separate blades and rubbers.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, But can be hurtful, October 15, 2008

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A. Dawson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Butterfly Senshu Table Tennis Racket (Sports)

This is a great paddle for some one who knows what they are doing. If you haven't developed your style yet and don't have the control for spin and power, this isn't the paddle for you. The smashes are fast and the spin is great, but I noticed that without spin it is very hard to keep it on the table because of the speed. It can be used defensively, which I am suprised at because it is an offensive paddle. This paddle is not for beginners, or even players who are just starting spin. Work on ball placement before getting this paddle or you won't be able to keep it on the table.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Racket, Good Price, January 22, 2008

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Steven C. King "Jago" (Iraq) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Butterfly Senshu Table Tennis Racket (Sports)

I received this racket yesterday in the mail, and I immediately fell in love with it. It's interesting that the first reviewer found this to be a lighter racket compared to the Carlos Chiu, for I found the Senshu to be heavier. In any event, I consider this racket to be the big brother to the Chiu. It's definitely for the offensive player, for it's wicked fast that produces killer slams. Getting use to it for defensive play will take some time, but once you do, you have one terrific racket and a very good price. Offensive players, give this racket a test run.