
Weight
85g
Thickness
5.5mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
159x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Timo Boll ALL
Butterfly Timo Boll ALL is a versatile all-wood blade designed for players seeking a perfect blend of control and offensive capability. Named after the legendary German champion, its 5-ply construction delivers a soft feel and generous dwell time, making it ideal for spin generation and precise touch play. With a forgiving sweet spot and consistent feedback, it supports developing players in refining their technique while offering intermediate players a reliable platform for a wide range of strokes. This blade excels in providing confidence and versatility for an all-around playing style.
A standard 5-ply all-wood construction typical for all-round blades, offering an ideal balance of feel, control, and adequate speed through the natural properties of wood without any composite reinforcement.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Timo Boll ALL delivers a medium speed perfectly suited for all-round play. It provides enough pace for controlled offensive attacks and consistent rallies without the overwhelming power of composite blades. Our testing shows its real strength lies in spin generation, where the added rotation can effectively compensate for the moderate pace, allowing players to pressure opponents with heavy topspin and well-placed shots.
Control is the defining characteristic of this blade. It offers excellent feedback and a large, forgiving sweet spot that lets players place the ball with pinpoint accuracy and confidence. This makes it ideal for developing proper technique, executing precise shots, and maintaining consistency during extended rallies. Players report feeling completely connected to their strokes, which builds trust in every touch.
The all-wood construction gives Timo Boll ALL a distinctly softer feel that provides excellent dwell time and clear feedback. This tactile connection helps with ball control and touch play, allowing players to feel the ball sink into the blade on spin shots and delicate pushes. The sensation is organic and forgiving rather than harsh or direct.
Timo Boll ALL typically produces a medium to high throw angle, which is excellent for generating heavy topspin and safely clearing the net. This trajectory works particularly well with modern inverted rubbers, allowing players to create aggressive loops with good margin for error while maintaining offensive pressure.
Generous dwell time is a key feature, allowing the ball to stay on the blade surface longer for enhanced spin generation and shot control. This characteristic is particularly valuable for developing players learning to impart heavy rotation, as it gives more time to brush the ball effectively and feel the contact point.
The blade offers a medium level of flexibility characteristic of quality all-round blades. This balance allows for both good feel on soft touch shots and adequate power transfer on more aggressive strokes. The flex helps absorb impact while still providing a solid connection to the ball, creating a versatile response across different shot types.
Vibration levels are medium to low, contributing to the blade's controlled and comfortable playing experience. This reduced vibration helps maintain consistency during play and minimizes fatigue over longer matches, making it easier to focus on technique and placement rather than dealing with excessive feedback through the handle.
Built with Butterfly's renowned craftsmanship, Timo Boll ALL demonstrates good durability and a consistent playing feel. The construction is solid and reliable, standing up well to regular play. While it may not feature exotic materials, the quality of the wood plies and assembly ensures a dependable performance that players can count on season after season.
Technology
Butterfly Timo Boll ALL embodies classic blade design philosophy with its 5-ply all-wood construction. This traditional approach leverages natural wood properties to deliver a balanced playing experience focused on dwell time and soft feel. Unlike composite blades, it achieves performance through careful wood selection and layering rather than synthetic reinforcement. The technology here is in the craftsmanship—creating a blade that offers organic feedback and forgiveness crucial for developing proper technique, spin generation, and accurate placement. It represents a pure wood experience that many players find essential for building fundamental skills.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Timo Boll
While Timo Boll himself predominantly uses more offensive composite blades like the Timo Boll ALC for professional matches, the ALL version bearing his name reflects his relationship with Butterfly and the brand's philosophy of providing versatile equipment. The blade captures qualities appreciated throughout his extensive career—control, feel, and adaptability—making it suitable for players developing their all-around game with equipment endorsed by one of table tennis' greatest champions.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Grubba Variant
Many players find the Timo Boll ALL very similar to the previously popular Butterfly Grubba Variant blade. Both are designed as all-round options with a strong focus on control and classic wooden feel, making them excellent choices for developing players and those who value a traditional blade experience without composite materials.