Weight
95.5g
Thickness
10mm
Plies
1-ply
Head Size
163x135
Handles
FL
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
Cypress V-Max
Butterfly Cypress V-MAX is a premium Japanese penhold blade crafted from a single, 10mm thick piece of high-grade Kiso Hinoki cypress wood. It delivers exceptional power and speed, designed for offensive players who thrive on aggressive topspin attacks from close to mid-distance. The dense Hinoki construction provides a direct, hard-hitting feel with rapid ball separation, enabling powerful drives and loops. While its performance is outstanding for intermediate to advanced players seeking maximum offense, its fast nature requires good technique to control effectively.
The construction is a single ply of 10mm thick Kiso Hinoki cypress wood. This monolithic design is chosen for its power, stiffness, and the direct feel it provides, hallmarks of classic offensive Japanese penhold blades.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Cypress V-MAX is renowned for its high speed, a direct result of the dense Kiso Hinoki wood and substantial 10mm thickness. This construction allows for extremely fast ball-off, enabling powerful drives and aggressive shots that are ideal for players looking to overwhelm opponents with pace from close to mid-distance.
Control is rated as moderate. While the blade is powerful, its fast ball separation and hard, direct feel can make precise placement challenging, especially for players not accustomed to the unique feedback of a thick, single-ply Hinoki construction. It rewards confident, committed strokes.
Cypress V-MAX delivers a distinctly hard hitting feel. The thick, monolithic Kiso Hinoki construction provides a direct and powerful sensation upon ball contact, offering minimal cushioning and a very solid feedback.
The blade produces a medium-low throw angle. The fast ball separation tends to create a flatter, more direct arc, which is excellent for driving through the ball and quick kills. Players need to adjust their stroke to generate higher, more spin-heavy loops.
Dwell time is medium. The fast ball separation characteristic of thick Hinoki blades limits extended contact, but skilled players can still effectively manipulate the ball for spin with proper brushing techniques and timing.
Flexibility is very low. The 10mm thick Kiso Hinoki makes for an extremely stiff blade with minimal flex. This stiffness is a key contributor to its speed and direct power transfer, sacrificing the natural elasticity found in thinner or more pliable constructions.
The blade exhibits a medium-high level of vibration, which is typical for powerful, single-ply wooden constructions. This vibration provides clear tactile feedback on shot quality, though some players may find it less dampened compared to multi-ply or composite blades.
Built with Butterfly's renowned craftsmanship, the Cypress V-MAX features select Kiso Hinoki wood and is made in Japan. The build quality is excellent, with a luxurious feel and durable construction that justifies its premium positioning, ensuring consistent performance over time.
Technology
Butterfly Cypress V-MAX employs a classic single-ply construction, a signature of traditional Japanese penhold blades. Its core technology is the selection and precise machining of high-grade Kiso Hinoki cypress into a substantial 10mm thick sole layer. This specific wood is prized for its natural hardness, density, and acoustic properties, which collectively generate exceptional power, speed, and a distinct resonant feel. The monolithic design ensures a direct and consistent response, optimized for offensive topspin play. The handle often features a cork inlay for comfort, and the blade is typically finished with a black paint on the back.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Cypress V-MAX Pro-Line
The Pro-Line version is a complete racket featuring the same Cypress V-MAX blade pre-assembled with Tenergy 05 rubber. This package is optimized and recommended for aspiring professional players seeking a ready-made setup for aggressive topspin play.
Butterfly Ryu Seung Min MAX
TTSensei experts note that the Cypress V-MAX shares very similar characteristics with the Ryu Seung Min MAX. Both are single-ply Hinoki blades known for their hard feel, high speed, and offensive nature, often favored by players seeking maximum power from a traditional construction.