Genunie Butterfly (Japanese) Highest End TBC703 Pen Hold (short handle) Table Tennis Racket with Case for Ping Pong Over the last 40 years, Butterfly has established a reputation of providing the best in table tennis equipment. Butterfly is the most prestige table tennis equipment manufacturer based in Japan. International table tennis tournaments are all using Butterfly tables and balls. This Butterfly TBC703 shake hand racket comes in an attractively designed gift box that is heavy duty and closes with magnetic tabs. This is a factory-made racket, ready to play. Fully assembled with top rated Butterfly Flextra (red, forehand) and Wakaba (black/backhand) rubbers (Made in Japan). This is currently the highest end (7 series) pre-assembled model offered by Butterfly. There are cheaper 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 series. The higher the number, the better the racket. It is even better than most of the rackets that you have to glue and cut yourselves. Why mess around with all the assembly works and even pay much more money? You can pay as much as $200 to buy the blade and the rubber to glue it yourselves. The top rated Flextra and Wakaba rubbers are very tacky offering significant spin and speed. The wooden blade is using top quality wood for best performance. This racket is built for all around good control with good spin and speed from beginner to professional level. The 2.0 mm sponge layer will offer great spin and speed. Comes with a free racket cover This is an advanced all around racket for everyone from beginner to professional. Rating - Control: 9.5, Spin: 9, Speed: 8.5. If you are Ping Pong novice using a cheap racket, this Butterfly TBC703 would sure to improve your game a great deal with all around superior handling, spin, and control. It is easier to learn spin and slash with this racket.