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Since you are looking at an item that contains 72 balls, I am going to assume you are a serious player who wants to improve your game and intend to use these balls for multi-ball drill or for tournament/league play. I would strongly advise you to stay away from this item. Here are the reasons why: 1. These are not ITTF approved as the original Butterfly balls are. The label says USATT approved, which does not translate to quality. 2. I found each ball are off different weights. 3. Many of them are so unbalanced because of the seam and uneven weight distribution of the two parts. If side spin is applied, the ball will display a vibrating motion as it would if one side is heavier than the other. I seriously doubt that this is a genuine Butterfly product. My guess is that MK(Martin Kilpatrick) is branding these balls as butterfly and selling it for cheap price. I have been using butterfly balls for a long time and never ever I have seen such low quality.

Great buy light weight even bounce...should last for around 10 hrs each ball based on my first few, much lighter and less bouncy than the ITTF balls but for a practice ball can't complain and I am an intermediate level medallist here at Singapore. These balls a great buy even for Asian/costs and standards...

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3D0LZ78Z5D5TE I have to make a response this time!!! This is actually my first time to "write" review for Amazon.com. Please excuse my English and everything else. I want to let everyone knows what product they're actually buying. ONE THING THAT MAY NOT MAKE SENSE IN THE VIDEO IS THAT: I said I returned them immediately after I received them, and I am actually showing the balls on the video because after I returned them, my club needed ping pong balls right away and the price went down to $24.99 so I bought another one immediately. (and same thing happened). Is it leagal to have the product different than advertised??? My conclusion for this product is that "it's your money, to me, I won't buy them again" So make your decision, and good luck (you can return them to amazon anyways, but again, I won't do it) Welcome to comment on anything, or ask more about this product (I will receive e-mail when customers comment on the review).

The image of the balls display these balls are approved by I.T.T.F. In fact, the balls I received are approved by U.S.A.T.T. With the different approved, the balls have different qualities. I feel I was cheated!

Very happy with the purchase. The Butterfly 3-star balls are well made, not like the ones you would purchase from Wal-mart or Sears. The pricing is reasonable so we bought two buckets. These are sold by Amazon so there were no worries. These balls are great for practice with the Robopong.

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This racket is a steal for $15. Pros: I was very pleased with the distribution of the weight in the paddle. My serves were exceptionally accurate and I could get some strong spin on the ball. Well constructed Cons: It was quite heavy and the wood was pretty cheap feeling. The heaviness of the racket hurt my accuracy but I will adapt to it the more I play with it. Overall: I could not expect more for the price I paid for this and I am very pleased with it. I will want to upgrade in the next few months though.

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Very nice racket as advertised. I love the curved handle grip. The rubber is excellent and seems to grab the ball with its tackiness. Cleaning with a little dish detergent and water after each use restores the tacky feel of the rubber surface. My game improved immensely with this racket and I have continued to dominate players that I was on an even level with previously. Highly recommended.

Okay first things first if you're used to crappy Walmart paddles like I am it'll definately take some time getting used to this paddle. You barely have to touch the ball for it to go zooming at your opponent. Other than the awesome spin and control, the only flaw with these high end paddles is YOU MUST MAINTAIN THEM. I cannot tell you how important maintenance is on high end rubber. I did not even think paddles needed maintenance until after 3 months of using this paddle, the rubber started feeling like the Walmart rubber because the rubber absorbed all the dust, and other particles from my hand and in the air. Make sure after every use that you either use the air from your breath technique to clean it or get a sponge and clean with small amount of water or else your paddle will be ruined like mine is now.

In February me and my siblings bought a ping pong table for my Dads 50'th, he apparently used to be really good when he was in the air force, which we later discovered he was very good. After buying some stiga paddles (4 for $32) it became obvious that I was becoming alot better. I was spinning and slamming and played on offense alot, so after a ton of begging my Dad finally decided to get me this paddle. Boy what a difference, compared to the stiga and this its a night and day difference. I find my spins more effective and easier to see, my serves and returns are harder to hit back and faster. But the highlight is the slamming capabilities of this beast. My slams are a zillion times faster then they were with my stiga! Though I'm still getting used to the handle I'm looking forward to when I can really tame this beast and use its power. In my view this is a great upgrade paddle for a intermediate player.

I have used this racket for about 1 week now, so kinda getting the hang of things. Well I quit playing table tennis for about 6 years and now I am trying to get back on track. I am an intermediate level player and so wanted something before I could go and buy rubbers and blades and glue it myself. As for the racket it has good speed and might I add a nice sound when you go for those drives. The racket is very light which is great. I was surprised at the ease at which I was able to loop the ball given the fact it has been a while since I played. Even the smashes seemed to be going right most of the time. I would say that the only gripe I had was controlling the ball (maybe it might just be me). I was finding it hard returning a spin/chop and even chopping was becoming difficult. In all fairness if you plan on staying at the beginner/basement level player level it is a great racket but if you want to move up and know your playing style ask around and find the rubber to suit your style of play (eg. Sriver or Bryce for speed, Tackiness or Tackfire for spin and a decent blade to go with it). I would say you might end up spending about $30 more but at least you wont regret the racket you are playing with. I plan on getting the new Tenergy 64 rubber and back it up with the Boll Tricarbon Blade (both from butterfly). If you need something to suit a lower budget try the Friendship/729 series.

As relatively novice players, we had been using inexpensive Panda KillShot paddles, and we were amazed at the difference these Kenji rackets made. Not only is the surface very grippy, the ball shoots off the thing at incredible speed. We wanted to make sure the difference was real, so we compared dropping a ball on this and the Panda racket from the same height. It wasn't even close. The curved handle takes some getting used to. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. It took a few hours of play before we felt comfortable with these rackets. We haven't tried any of the other $50 range rackets, so maybe they are all this good. (We got ours during the T-day sale, so they were much cheaper then...) But we were definitely impressed. It's definitely a huge step up for the beginning player...

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The idea of paying less than twenty bucks for a table tennis racket, well, most of us occasionally serious players really wouldn't want to experiment with it. I mean, the more money one spends, the better his game should be, right? So why buy a $19 racket when you can buy one for a hundred bucks or more? I wanted to see what this could do. The one thing I noticed about this paddle is the control. Much better than any other racket I own. I like to spin the ball. A lot! But I do give up control by purchasing and using those rackets. This one spins but still, I have far more control over where I want to put the ball. Even more control on returning slams. I am impressed and will be using this a lot.

Good solid intermediate TT racket for both defensive and offensive play. Racket is light enough for quick response. Rubber produces enough spin for good control without excessive effort. Racket construction absorbs energy making return shots more predictable.

This was a promotion from standard issue rackets that came with the ping pong table. Ever since I have had this, the quality of my serves, shots and rally's have improved significantly. The amount of spin I get is phenomenal. Also it helps me have better control over where my shots and returns are placed especially with high top-spins. Overall it has motivated me to play the game more often that I have done before.

This racket is only good for beginners, that is, children starting to play table tennis, and adults playing for fun. If you wish to start playing table tennis on a slightly more advanced level, then the purchase of this racket should be skipped.

I bought the Naifu for my son who is beginning to play the sport and not to borrow racket from the gym. I like the feel of the flared handle. This is good racket to begin with becuase it has good control and consistency. Lets you work with your hitting form and power - therefore not depending much on the speed of the rubber but swing of the user. Great for beginners.

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Excellent top quality ball (a best buy). I like these better than Joola Super 3-Star (very poor durability), Donic 3-Star Balls, and Stiga T0641 3-Star Table Tennis Balls, 6-Pack (Orange) (best of these three) being faster and more durable (and durability has become a big issue today). But, as tomthree points out - these are not as good as the even faster and more durable Nittaku Premium 3-Star Balls (the standard for players at my local tournaments). Note: TSP (hard to find anywhere), DHS Athens, and Double Fish 3-star balls (not currently available at Amazon) are also very good. Now, the Butterfly is a fairly soft ball... softer than the all of the others mentioned (and so, they don't bounce quite as well but they do allow for greater control). However, again as tomthree points out, the butterfly's are cheaper with the Nittaku Premium 6-pack normally going for $13.50 (plus shipping). Your level of play (and budget) as well as bounce and control preference will determine whether Stiga, Butterfly, or Nittaku Premiums (the harder to find TSP, DHS, and Double Fish not withstanding) are best for you; I'm currently a Butterfly player.

The three star rating is easily noticed immediately! These Butterfly balls seem more durable than others I have played with, and slightly heavier. Surface texture is just right for spin control, and the seamless construction adds light years to the aerodynamics of my trick shots. I'm never going back to another ball again!

I recently bought both the orange and white butterflies. I prefer the orange. They seem a bit heavier (more solid) and I prefer these. They have an exceptional life and offer consistent play. I also like the stiga 3 star but these are my favorite.

than any of the ping pong balls at most retail outlets. They are larger and a bit heavier. Our table is outside and the game is much less wind-affected with these.

These balls are superior to other 3-star brands I have bought locally. They are very solid, ie. strong against the slams. A very consistant bounce, and good reaction to spin. Very happy with purchase.