SK7 Classic

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Speed and Spin are excellent.
SK7 Classic

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.78 / 10
  • Number of review: 87
    • Speed: 8.8
    • Spin: 8.01
    • Control: 7.99
    Reprint model of old classics "SK7"

    Jun wood seven plywood racket royal road there is a use track record of top players, appeared in a new guise. And the power of seven plywood, will not have the pure wood racket peculiar delicate sense. It is recommended for players who seek a dynamic and delicate play.

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    Specifications

    Price
    6,800 Yen(Include tax 7,480 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    36881,36884
    Speed
    11.1
    Touch
    9.3
    Size
    157 × 150mm
    Weight
    91g g
    Material
    Wood, 7 ply wood
    Thickness
    6.8mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This 7-ply blade receives high praise as a high-power racket, offering speed and power comparable to special material rackets while maintaining the feel of wood. However, the substantial weight requires adequate muscle strength and precise form to handle effectively.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • 7-ply construction with heavy, stiff, thick design delivering exceptional speed
    • Excellent ball feel and stable control characteristic of wood rackets
    • Superior drive rotation and power, ideal for intermediate-advanced attacking players
    • Heavy weight demands proper form and full-body swing technique
    • Cost-effective pure wood racket with versatile rubber compatibility
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveDespite being a wood racket, the ball speed is incredible with a solid feel that gives complete control feedback. The balance of speed, stability, and ball feel is excellent, making it genuinely enjoyable for attacking players.
    ▽ CriticalThe excessive weight makes spin difficult to apply, and the fast ball release causes rotation to dissipate before grip. Loop drives are especially challenging, making this an advanced player's racket.

    User reviews

    • visitor

      Passing-by Table Tennis Player (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Player reviews

      A blade with an al dente feel — when you hit the sweet spot, it really brings out the best in the rubber.
      This blade shows its true value for players who like to let the ball sink into the sponge and swing through it, or who want more control.

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      2020/02/22
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) NEO HURRICANE 3

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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    • Yakitori-kun

      Yakitori-kun (Experience: 11〜20 years) An old-school classic that still holds up

      Player reviews

      A blade that made a comeback at a higher price.

      This is the quintessential thick 7-ply plywood blade - the feel is on the hard side, and I think it's best suited for power-drive players and short-pips players.

      It goes against the current trend for flexible, thin special-material blades, but I think there's a reason Butterfly went out of its way to keep it in production.
      It's often treated as a benchmark among pure-wood 7-ply blades, so I think it's worth trying once and using it as a reference point when looking for a blade you like.
      As for the weight, like everyone says, I think this is a blade whose characteristics can really be brought out by someone who has the strength to swing this much weight through. If you don't think you can swing something this heavy, then a thick pure-wood 7-ply probably just isn't suited to your game in the first place.

      Compared to the Clipper Wood, which also often gets treated as a benchmark, this one flexes even less and has more of a dry, woody feel on contact.
      I guess that comes down to personal preference.

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      2020/01/16
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      5
      Control
      7
      Touch
      8
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) HEXER PIPS FORCE

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    • visitor

      Rasanter R53 (Experience: 2〜3 years) A bit heavy but easy to use

      Player reviews

      I used to use the Fortius FT5 before, and switching to the SK7 Classic from that, my first impression was that it's on the hard side.
      For drives, you get pretty heavy balls landing in.
      Pushes and things like that are a bit tricky.
      But everything else is great!

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      2019/11/18
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) RASANTER R53

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1

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    • LOVERUBBER

      LOVERUBBER (Experience: 11〜20 years) A classic 7-ply with great flex

      Player reviews

      Compared to the 7-ply Swat, this one bounces more, but the feel and the flex are both better on this one. A lot of reviews describe it as quite hard, but to me it has a good amount of flex and a really satisfying sound on contact - a super blade. The ball leaving the blade doesn't feel especially fast either. On the forehand, it also puts way more spin on the ball than carbon-reinforced blades (inner or outer). Since it averages over 90g, if you're worried about weight or can't swing all the way through, I'd steer clear. If you go and pick a lighter unit of this kind of heavyweight blade, you end up with a kind of hollow feel and never get the blade's real characteristics, so don't do that. If someone using a carbon blade tries this, they should really feel how much easier it is to put spin on the ball and to control shots, blocks included. With its moderate bounce, I think it also works well with short pips on the backhand.

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      2019/11/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Moristo SP

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    • A Takuto who admires China

      A Takuto who admires China (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Player reviews

      The feel is on the hard side. The bounce is moderate.
      When I used to put V15 (thick) on both sides, it went over 190 grams, so I think a lighter rubber is better with this. I think it's a good fit as maybe a second blade for someone already using a 7-ply.

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      2019/11/14
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      9
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>01 Stiff

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Bryce High Speed

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    • visitor

      Table tennis lover Good except for the weight

      Player reviews

      As expected of a 7-ply, it does have weight to it.
      But overall, techniques are easy to pull off, and when you catch the ball on the sweet spot, the feel is really nice.
      If you're running short pips on the backhand, I felt like you could get away with a harder rubber on the forehand and still be able to swing through.
      That said, with my current amount of practice, keeping up the swings through a lot of matches was tough, so I gave up on it.
      The SK Carbon suited me better.

      But personally, if you're going to use a 7-ply, this is the one I'd recommend.

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      2019/10/29
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard
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    • visitor

      yonder (Experience: Less than a year) Hard to get used to

      Player reviews

      I bought this as my second blade. The feel is really nice and it generates good speed. Since I have Rozena on both sides, backspin techniques and serves in particular worked really well for me. But until you get used to it, drives and smashes can sometimes fly too far, so I think it's best to start by practicing the basics first.

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      2019/10/22
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) ROZENA

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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