Butterfly Nakama-P3

Pros
  • Ratings: Control 39.5, Spin 79.5, Speed 99.5
  • Blade & Handle: Wooden Blade & Straight Penhold Grip
  • Rubber & Sponge: Sriver Rubber & 1.9mm Sponge
  • Price: $$$
  • ITTF Approved for Tournament Play
Cons
  • Lacks Control
  • Only for Penhold Style Players
  • Slightly Expensive

For you penhold grip players, I haven’t forgotten about you! Butterfly Nakama P-3 is a great choice even if it’s on the slightly expensive side; the quality and the improved game follow!

This racket is optimal if you love incredible speed and spin, which it can do. Sriver rubber and a 1.9mm sponge, make sure to add speed and spin to your strikes. The control isn’t so great on the con side, but as a penhold style player, you are probably already used to it.

The straight and comfortable penhold handles are surprisingly good in the hand, and you can feel confident holding the racket. It’s not surprising that a racket of this quality is also approved by tournament play by the ITTF.

Finally, what’s great about this penhold racket is that it has a much longer blade than a traditional shakehand which is what a proper penhold style paddle should have because it’s better for the user. In conclusion, this racket is a marvel for penhold players.