PaddleBuilder
Blade
OFF
Intermediate
★ Community favourite
Butterfly Petr Korbel
$69 · 1300–1900
An offensive blade suited to intermediate players (USATT 1300–1900). Community data rates it 81% positive across 150 r/tabletennis mentions. Classic 5-ply all-wood OFF blade with a versatile, consistent feel. Limba outer ply gives excellent dwell and touch. A go-to for attackers who want wood feel with real offensive power.
150Reddit mentions
81%positive sentiment
58%recommend it
1players use it (flair data)
Characteristics
Speed
8.0
Spin
8.0
Control
8.0
Consistency
8.0
Stiffness
5.5
What the community says
Based on 150 mentions across 14,000+ r/tabletennis discussions
"Solid beginner blade, versatile enough to upgrade rubbers later"
"Quality all-wood blade approved by thousands; better value than carbon premades"
"Versatile all-round blade that works with various rubber types"
Recommended by player level
Beginner
70%
Intermediate
62%
Advanced
58%
Playing style fit
62%
Attacking
71%
All-round
58%
Defensive
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Where to buy
Frequently asked
Is the Butterfly Petr Korbel good for beginners?
Not quite. The Butterfly Petr Korbel is aimed at intermediate players. Beginners may find it harder to control than entry-level gear, but players with some experience will get more out of it.
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