Butterfly Anti Power Table Tennis Rubber Review
The Butterfly Anti Power reads 3/13 spin and 4/10 speed on a 2.0mm sponge for $20-25.
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Butterfly Anti Power
Also known as: バタフライ Anti Power · 버터플라이 Anti Power · 蝴蝶 Anti Power
Typical price: $20–25
Specifications
| Weight | 35g |
| Surface Type | anti-spin |
| Rubber Type | anti-spin |
| Weight Per Sheet | 46g |
| Tensor Type | tensor |
What Type of Rubber Is the Butterfly Anti Power?
The Butterfly Anti Power is an anti-spin rubber: the topsheet has a slick, low-friction surface that does not grip the ball on contact. Incoming spin slides off without transferring rotation back to the ball, neutralizing the attacker’s advantage. At $20-25, the Butterfly Anti Power fills the defensive disruption role used by twiddlers and combination racket players.
The 9/10 control rating describes the predictability of the return: balls leave the rubber on the same trajectory regardless of incoming spin. Players use anti-spin on one side and inverted rubber on the other, twisting the racket between strokes to confuse the opponent. The rubber returns shots at low pace, demanding the player generate offense from the inverted side.
How Does the Butterfly Anti Power Compare to Other Anti-Spin Options?
Anti-spin rubbers compete on the smoothness of the topsheet and the speed of the underlying sponge. The Butterfly Anti Power sits in the specialist anti-spin segment alongside Butterfly Phantom and Yasaka Anti Power. At $20-25, the Butterfly Anti Power fills the disruption role chosen by combination racket players.
Spin-spec comparisons matter less for anti-spin than for inverted rubbers because the topsheet’s design intent is to neutralize spin rather than generate it. Players choose anti-spin based on the trajectory and pace of returns, which depends on the sponge under the slick topsheet.
Which Blade Pairs Best with the Butterfly Anti Power?
Anti-spin rubbers pair with allround blades that keep returns slow and controlled. The Butterfly Korbel at $69 with its 8.5/10 control rating supports anti-spin’s neutralizing role without adding pace that would defeat the purpose. Defensive blades like the Yasaka Sweden Extra at $35-50 also pair cleanly.
Combination racket players use anti-spin on one side and inverted rubber on the other, twisting the racket between strokes to confuse opponents about which side will return the ball. That tactic depends on the rubber colors meeting ITTF requirements: one black side, one red side.
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The Butterfly Anti Power is a specialist rubber not suited for beginners. Players need 12-24 months of inverted-rubber experience before specialist surfaces produce useful results. Beginners benefit from the [Yasaka Mark V](/products/yasaka-mark-v/) inverted rubber while developing fundamental stroke mechanics.
What playing style does the Butterfly Anti Power match?
The Butterfly Anti Power matches combination racket players who use anti-spin on one side and inverted rubber on the other. Anti-spin neutralizes incoming spin, returning balls without rotation regardless of the opponent's stroke.
How long does the Butterfly Anti Power last?
The Butterfly Anti Power maintains peak performance for 50-80 hours of competitive play, which translates to 2-4 months for players who train 3-5 sessions per week. Recreational players who play once weekly can expect 6-12 months before noticing reduced grip on the topsheet.