Butterfly Curl P4 Table Tennis Rubber Review
The Butterfly Curl P4 reads 4.5/13 spin and 4.5/10 speed on a 2.0mm sponge for $22-28.
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Butterfly Curl P4
Also known as: バタフライ Curl P4 · 버터플라이 Curl P4 · 蝴蝶 Curl P4
Typical price: $22–28
Specifications
| Weight | 36g |
| Surface Type | long pips |
| Rubber Type | inverted |
| Weight Per Sheet | 46g |
| Tensor Type | tensor |
What Type of Rubber Is the Butterfly Curl P4?
The Butterfly Curl P4 is a long pips rubber: thin pimples sit on a thin sponge or directly on the topsheet, with the pimple tips facing outward. On contact, the pips bend backward and snap forward, returning the ball with reversed spin. At $22-28, the Butterfly Curl P4 sits in the specialist defender tier where pip length and stiffness matter more than speed ratings.
The 9/10 control rating reflects the rubber’s behavior on chop returns: incoming topspin flips to backspin on the rebound, while incoming backspin flips to topspin. Defenders use that reversal to disrupt attackers who rely on consistent spin. The trade is offensive capability: long pips cannot loop or drive at competitive pace.
How Does the Butterfly Curl P4 Compare to Other Long Pips Rubbers?
Long pips rubbers compete on pip length, pip stiffness, and topsheet thickness rather than the speed-spin-control ratings used for inverted rubbers. The Butterfly Curl P4 sits in the long pips segment alongside Butterfly Feint Long, TSP Curl P3, and Dr Neubauer Killer. At $22-28, the Butterfly Curl P4 fills the short-pip-spacing role chosen by chopping defenders who want maximum spin reversal.
Players who already train on inverted rubbers gain little from comparison spec sheets between long pips brands. The actual decision hinges on practice court time with each option: defenders typically test 2-3 long pips rubbers across 8-12 weeks before settling on a primary.
Which Blade Pairs Best with the Butterfly Curl P4?
Long pips rubbers pair with defensive blades that absorb pace on chops. The Butterfly Andrzej Grubba at $40-55 with its 8.5/10 control and 77g weight enables fast racket repositioning between forehand drives and backhand chops. All-wood defensive blades like the Yasaka Sweden Extra at $35-50 also handle long pips cleanly.
Defensive players typically pair the Butterfly Curl P4 on the backhand with an inverted rubber on the forehand. That combination produces forehand offense and backhand disruption from the same paddle. Carbon-composite blades amplify any rubber’s response, including long pips, which over-disrupts the player’s own returns.
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The Butterfly Curl P4 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 Curl P4 match?
The Butterfly Curl P4 matches defensive choppers and combination racket players who use long pips on one side. Long pips reverse incoming spin on contact, disrupting attackers who rely on consistent topspin. Offensive looping is not viable with this rubber.
How long does the Butterfly Curl P4 last?
The Butterfly Curl P4 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.