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Butterfly

RDJ S5 Butterfly

Table Tennis· RDJ

GoodUpdated on 10/06/2026
Version · 7 optionsRDJ S5Change

The Butterfly RDJ S5 is a pre-assembled table tennis racket, with a 5-ply wood blade and a flared handle, concave in the center, the most popular shape. Both faces have Lagnus rubber with a 2.1 mm sponge, a hard sponge that gives more power to hits. It is approved by the International Table Tennis Federation and recommended for beginner players learning the basic strokes. The rubbers come permanently glued.

Key specs

Full specs
Composition
5 wood plies
Blades
5
Handle
Concave (FL)
Rubber
Lagnus
Sponge thickness
2.1 mm
ITTF approved
Yes

LevelsBeginner

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Lagnus rubber with a 2.1 mm sponge: good power for beginners
  • Concave flared handle, the most popular and comfortable shape
  • Approved by the international federation (ITTF)
  • Pre-assembled: ready to play

Cons

  • Permanently glued rubbers: cannot be replaced
  • Wood-only blade, without carbon: limited speed
  • Aimed at beginners: those who improve tend to want another model
Ideal for
Beginner players learning the basic strokes.
Levels
Beginner

Specs

Construction
Blades5Medium confidence
Composition5 wood pliesMedium confidence
RubberLagnusMedium confidence
Sponge thickness2.1 mmMedium confidence
HandleConcave (FL)Medium confidence
ITTF approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
WeightNo dataMedium confidence
Profile
LevelIntermediateMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%71
Approval from players35%65

The RR Score is not yet a precise figure. It summarizes the data we have today (specs and reviews) and changes as more information comes in. A low score does not mean the racquet is bad and does not reflect its technical quality: often it is just missing data or reviews. The specs combine several sources and may have discrepancies: check the manufacturer's website and the store where you buy.

Recommended for beginners only: the RR Score for this category goes up to 75. It may be great for what it is designed for, but it does not rank among the best in the sport.

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