Site Products
Coach Andre Ho: Photo by Thorsten Gohl

Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84

Ask The Experts: Andre Ho, No. 84
Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer

Question: I’m pretty much an above average table tennis player. I use all parts of the table and most would term me as a tactical player than a smasher. I do smash the ball very often but I like to have a bit of control in my game as well. How ever I haven’t been playing with a professional racket yet. So I need advice on which one to buy and which rubbers to go along with it. My budget is pretty decent $220 at most $250.

Answer: Hi Kais,

Thank you for your interest in Butterfly! Since you will be buying your first professional racket, I will recommend a racket that has good speed but maintaining decent control. For the blade, I would highly recommend you to either try the Timo Boll ALC or the Viscaria. Both have carbon and that will make it lightweight. As for the rubbers, there are a couple of rubbers for you to consider. The Bryce Speed is a good rubber if you like to smash, and if you’d like to try the Tenergy series, you should try the Tenergy 64 or Tenergy 80. I believe these rubbers along with your blade will be a good combination for your style.

Good luck with your new racket and happy playing!

Andre Ho
Bridgeport Sports Club 

Latest News

US Nationals Recap

July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) The US National Table Tennis Championships is in the books.  One of America’s premiere events… Read More

United States Smash: Qualifiers are Finished and the Main Draw Begins Today

July 6, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins, photo USATT) Americans made waves in the qualifying rounds of the United States Smash, the… Read More

Shorten Your Swing

July 4, 2025
WAIT FUNCTION: Serve short backspin or side backspin to Forehand or Backhand, Robot plays long 1 backspin push… Read More

Bob Chen Attacking Backhand Flick: Butterfly Training Tips

July 4, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) Bob Chen Bob Chen Attacking Backhand Flick: Butterfly Training Tips https://youtu.be/RyFTvjLyHk4 Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly… Read More

Derek May Bowmar Sports Interview

July 3, 2025
(by: Bowmar Sports) In this Bowmar Sports Interview, Coach Taiwo Adeyinka interviews long time Sponsored player, Derek May.… Read More

Apolonia ZLC + Dignics 09C + Dignics 09C Racket Review

July 2, 2025
(by Bowmar Sports) In this video, Coach Brian Pace reviews and dives deep into one of Butterfly’s elite… Read More

Open Up Your Body

July 2, 2025
WAIT FUNCTION: Serve short backspin or side backspin to Backhand, Robot plays long backspin push to Backhand, Backhand… Read More

Kanak Jha and Sally Moyland are National Singles Champions

July 2, 2025
(by Steve Hopkins) Kanak Jha arrived in Ontario, California for the start of the US National Table Tennis… Read More
View All News

Get the latest from Butterfly

Stay “In The Loop” with Butterfly professional table tennis equipment, table tennis news, table tennis technology, tournament results, and We Are Butterfly players, coaches, clubs and more.