Weight
80g
Thickness
6.6mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Redox
Butterfly Redox combines classic 5-ply all-wood construction with modern precision for players who value feel and control. Its soft touch provides excellent ball feedback, making it ideal for spin-based attacks, counter-topspins, and delicate short game play. The rigidly bonded layers minimize vibration for comfortable, fatigue-free matches. With balanced speed and a medium-high throw angle, it delivers versatile performance suitable for intermediate to advanced players seeking a reliable all-around blade with traditional wood character.
Redox features a standard 5-ply all-wood construction with symmetrical layering. While specific wood types aren't detailed by the manufacturer, this traditional construction is known for providing softer feel, good dwell time, and excellent vibration dampening through carefully selected and bonded wood layers.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Butterfly Redox offers medium speed that supports all-around play effectively. While not designed for maximum velocity, it provides enough pace for offensive shots and aggressive rallies. Players find it particularly responsive when combined with faster rubbers, creating a balanced setup that doesn't overwhelm control while maintaining offensive capability.
Redox excels in control thanks to its soft feel and 5-ply all-wood construction. This combination delivers excellent ball feedback that enables precise placement and manipulation. Players can execute delicate shots with confidence and maintain consistent rallies, making it particularly effective for technical play and strategic point construction.
Redox delivers a distinctly soft feel characteristic of quality all-wood construction. This provides players with excellent ball feedback and a comfortable, natural touch that enhances sensitivity during strokes and ball contact.
The combination of soft feel, medium flexibility, and good dwell time creates a medium-high throw angle. This characteristic helps players generate steep attacking shots and effective serves with good arc and clearance.
The soft feel and all-wood construction create excellent dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the racket surface. This characteristic facilitates brushing motions for spin generation and enhances control throughout the stroke.
Redox offers medium flexibility that balances ball pocketing with structural stability. This allows for good dwell time while maintaining enough stiffness for powerful shots when needed, creating a versatile response across different stroke types.
Rigidly bonded layers provide very low vibration during ball contact, creating a dampened feel that enhances comfort. This reduction in vibration helps minimize hand fatigue during extended play sessions.
Our testing shows the Redox maintains Butterfly's reputation for durable, well-crafted equipment. The rigid bonding between layers contributes to its longevity and consistent performance over time. Players report solid construction that withstands regular play while maintaining its playing characteristics.
Technology
Butterfly Redox represents traditional blade craftsmanship through its 5-ply all-wood construction, maximizing natural wood properties to achieve harmonious balance between speed, control, and feel. The key technological aspect lies in its rigidly bonded layers—a manufacturing technique ensuring consistent performance while minimizing unwanted vibrations. This method enhances the blade's ability to hold the ball, providing superior dwell time and a distinctively soft touch crucial for developing spin and executing precise shots. While avoiding modern composite materials, Redox's construction represents an enduring design philosophy prioritizing player feedback and versatile performance through meticulous wood selection and bonding techniques.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Primorac
Butterfly Primorac serves as a compelling alternative with similar 5-ply all-wood construction focused on control and feel. While sharing the traditional wood character, Primorac tends toward slightly slower speed and may appeal more to players developing their all-around game. Both blades offer excellent feedback and are suitable for players appreciating classic wood performance with modern precision.