Butterfly 8252 Derek May Table Tennis Racket

Butterfly 8252 Derek May Table Tennis Racket | Excellent

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	Butterfly 8252 Derek May Table Tennis Racket Martin Kilpatrick Martin Kilpatrick, 2005 average customer review:based on 11 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Designed for the control player who uses a variety of backspin and topspin shots in their game, the Butterfly Derek May Table Tennis Racket is constructed of a high-end Pan-Asia rubber and 1.5-millimeter sponge that gives you a great combination of spin, speed, and control. Lightweight and well-balanced, the Derek May racket is constructed of five-ply Basswood and has an anatomic pro-style handle. This racket is approved by the USATT and ITTF.

Derek Rules

The Derek May racket is ideal for defensive players who like putting the ball back in play and not making any mistakes. With the acquisition of this racket, you'll notice a great improvement in control play, as Derek guides your shots precisely all around the table. Derek leads to clean and high - quality play, and is one of the best defensive rackets out there. Points will be extended and offensive players will have to hit some brilliant shots before winning a point. The spin is also not bad at all, despite it saying that it's only 45. The speed is good, superior to Derek's bretheren racket Kassam, which is only a piece of plywood.
If you're an offensive player who likes heavy topsin and attacking play, then, unfortunately, Derek is not for you. And remember: Defense Wins Championships!

Control: 100
Spin: 45
Speed: 50

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Excellent

For $25 I thought this was a very nice paddle. I am an amateur player, I didn't want to spend too much, so I was hesitant about buying it. But after I got it, I was glad I got it. The sponge is pretty thick, and the rubber is awesome, a lot of spin!!! Which is what I expect in a paddle. So, buy this it's a very nice paddle.

Great Step Up From Beginner Play

If you're ready to step up from the simple paddles you got with your table or in a set with a net, this is the paddle to get. The "Derek May" type of Butterfly paddle is thick and squishy. The paddle takes a lot of speed off of the ball so you are able to put the ball where you want on the table. It has nice spin on it too. The paddle teaches you to be a bit more gentel with your shots and more percise with your placement. When switching from this paddle to a more "powerfull" paddle, I noticed that I was able to place the ball on the table easier. It's a great paddle by a great company.

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Pretty good for the money

it was 20 dollars for my and it has a lot of control for me. I am not a pro by any-means and it works for me.

Good upgrade from hard paddle

If you have been playing with a cheap hard paddle and want to switch to a soft paddle, I recommend trying this paddle. It offers great control but the sponge is a little too thin to produce an adequate amount of spin. The anatomic style handle is a bit uncomfortable to hold after using a straight handle for so long. If you've never played with a paddle with an anatomic handle, I would suggest you find a friend that has one and try it before buying this paddle. Overall it is a decent paddle and has improved my game.

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