(by Logan Rietz) The first CNF blade hit the market at the strangest time possible.  As a result, I believe CNF blades have never been given the chance, or praise, they deserve.  Right as the world started shutting down in March of 2020, Butterfly released a remarkable new blade on the market, the Revoldia CNF.  CNF, which is […]

(by Coach Di Yu) Apex, North Carolina. Carolina International Table Tennis Academy hosted the 2026 Butterfly CITTA Fall Championship on October 25, welcoming 52 players for 180 matches across three divisions. The U-2300 event was fully booked with 24 players, while U-1700 welcomed 26 players and Open Singles had 24 players. With some players competing […]

(by Logan Rietz) Super ZLC blades are known for being fast and crisp, but their biggest claim to fame is their enormous sweet spots.  This is accomplished by creating a ply 1.8x more densely woven than a regular ZL Fiber/carbon ply.  But what does all this mean? It means you get an incredibly consistent reaction from your […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert, Butterfly Equipment Specialist Logan Rietz breaks down the characteristics of ZL Carbon (ZLC), explaining how it compares to ALC in terms of speed, vibration, and feel. Watch the full episode to learn more about ZLC and the different blade options! Follow us on our Platforms: […]

(by Logan Rietz) Many times, when customers order a new blade or paddle, we get requests to find a blade in a particular weight range.  While we are happy to accommodate our wonderful customers, blades aren’t the only thing to consider when trying to keep your paddle around a certain weight. Other factors include: Rubber, […]

(By Butterfly Americas) A Final You Can’t Miss! Sora Matsushima vs. Lin Yun-Ju at China Smash 2026 What a week for Sora Matsushima. Earlier this week, Matsushima was announced as the new World No. 1, and he capped off an incredible week in style by claiming the China Smash 2026 Men’s Singles title in Beijing! […]

(by Coach Maggie Tian) Congratulations to Team USA’s U11 and U13 athletes for an incredible performance at the Pan American Championships! This tournament was not only a test of their technical skills and daily training, but also an invaluable international competitive experience. As a coach, I was deeply proud to see our young players stand […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz discussed Super ALC technology, breaking down the feel, speed, and performance of Butterfly Super ALC blades and what makes this technology unique. Watch the full episode to learn more about Super ALC and the different blade options! Which Butterfly Super ALC blade […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz breaks down short pips, how they react to incoming spin, how they differ from inverted rubber and long pips, and what players should consider when choosing the right option for their game. Logan also takes a closer look at several Butterfly short […]

(by Bowmar Sports) In this episode of Ask The Expert Live, Logan Rietz breaks down what makes up an ALC blade and explores the different ALC blade options available from Butterfly helping you better understand their characteristics and which one might be the right fit for your game. 👉 Watch Episode 18 of Ask The […]