BUTTERFLY FAVORITES: Kanak Jha’s 4th in a Row

Posted on October 6, 2020

(by Steve Hopkins)

This is a Butterfly Favorite. Kanak Jha has risen all the way to the Top 30 in the World Rankings. Along the way, he has dominated competition in the United States. This Butterfly Favorite is Kanak’s most recent US National Title. This win in 2019 was his fourth in a row. Enjoy watching the last part of his 4pete as US National Champion.

Kanak Jha uses a Timo Boll ALC Blade, Tenergy 05 Hard on the forehand, and Dignics 05 on the backhand. The Kanak Jha Pro-Line Racket is currently on sale at ButterflyOnline.

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