Weight
82g
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
VSG-4000
Butterfly VSG-4000 is an all-round table tennis blade crafted for a balanced blend of speed and control, excelling in close-to-mid-distance offensive play. Its signature VSG Handle System integrates a carbon tube and dampeners within a hollow handle to drastically reduce vibration, delivering a lively, responsive feel. This technology creates a lightweight blade that still packs significant power, making it a favorite for hitters who thrive on direct ball impact. With a hard feel and stiff construction, it offers precise feedback for aggressive shots while maintaining impressive control for all-round play.
VSG-4000 is a 5-ply blade featuring soft wood piles, a hard, very thin carbon layer, and a medium-hard outer ply. This hybrid combination enhances speed and stiffness while maintaining touch.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
VSG-4000 delivers offensive-level speed, rated around 8.0, making it effective for punishing the modern ball. It provides ample pace for aggressive play from close to mid-distance, allowing hitters to execute powerful drives and attacks with confidence.
Control is a standout feature, with the VSG Handle System allowing players to increase shot speed without sacrificing precision. It offers good control for all-round play and works well even with harder sponge rubbers, making it suitable for controlled offensive strategies.
VSG-4000 has a distinctly hard feel, providing direct response and crisp feedback. This benefits hitters and players who rely on immediate ball impact for power, though it may require adjustment for those preferring a softer touch.
Its offensive design and hard feel produce a medium to medium-high throw angle, ideal for executing fast, aggressive loops and driving shots with good trajectory.
The blade offers a medium to medium-high dwell time, providing sufficient ball contact for effective looping and spin generation when paired with appropriate rubbers.
With a stiff and hard character, VSG-4000 exhibits low to medium flexibility, offering a stable platform for powerful shots and fast rallies without excessive bend.
Engineered with the VSG Handle System, this blade significantly minimizes vibration, resulting in a clean, direct feel on impact that enhances consistency and reduces feedback.
Players report high build quality, citing solid construction, precise manufacturing, and effective vibration-dampening. The materials and craftsmanship result in a reliable, durable blade that performs consistently over time.
Technology
Butterfly VSG-4000 features the proprietary VSG Handle System, an innovative design that integrates a carbon tube and two rubber dampeners within a hollow handle. This construction aims to reduce vibration to near zero, even on off-center hits, providing a clean and direct feel. The blade's overall construction includes multiple wood plies and a thin carbon layer, contributing to its lightweight nature, enhanced power, and precise ball control.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Primorac
Some players have found VSG-4000 to be a great replacement for the Butterfly Primorac, suggesting similar all-round offensive characteristics. VSG-4000 offers a lighter feel and enhanced vibration dampening compared to the classic Primorac.