Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard – is the most advanced high-tension table tennis rubber with pimples-in, created by combining High Tension technology and a harder version of the Spring Sponge, providing even more power and precision. As the latest rubber in the Tenergy series, Tenergy 05 Hard inherits its name from the pimple code No. 05, known for exceptional spin potential. This rubber retains the original Tenergy 05’s spin characteristics, but its harder sponge enables more powerful strokes with a straighter trajectory, making it ideal for advanced players seeking precise, powerful, and spin-heavy shots. Made in Japan and ITTF approved, Tenergy 05 Hard is an excellent choice for professionals and technical players using 40+ plastic balls.

Key Features:

• Rubber type: High tension pimples-in

• Speed: 82/100

• Spin: 96/100

• Trajectory: 92/100

• Sponge hardness: 43° (hard)

• Sponge thickness: 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm

• Colors: Red, Black

• Country of origin: Japan

• Certification: ITTF approved

• Technologies: High Tension, Spring Sponge

Unique Construction Enhances Power and Spin:

• Sponge (43°): A hard sponge (43° on Butterfly scale, close to 50–55° on ESN scale), known as the harder Spring Sponge version, is bright orange and features exceptional elasticity. Its air-bubble structure absorbs strong impact energy and releases it as extra power, ensuring a direct rebound with minimal energy loss. Compared to Tenergy 05 (36°) and Tenergy 05 FX (32°), the Tenergy 05 Hard sponge is significantly harder, resisting strong impacts without “bottoming out,” allowing for powerful topspin strokes. This provides a straighter trajectory and higher speed but requires precise technique.

• Tacky Top Sheet: The surface is slightly tacky, identical to Tenergy 05 and Tenergy 05 FX, with maximum friction optimized for spin. It effectively grips the ball, eliminating slip risk and allowing strong topspin, backspin, and sidespin. Compared to Sriver FX, Tenergy 05 Hard’s top sheet is much tackier and more sensitive to incoming spin, while the harder sponge ensures direct energy transfer and increased shot power. The surface is durable and wear-resistant but requires regular cleaning to maintain grip.

• Pimple Geometry: The pimples marked No. 05 are medium-length, densely arranged, optimized for speed (82/100), spin (96/100), and trajectory (92/100). Their close arrangement (similar to Tenergy 05) increases ball contact, generating maximum spin, while the harder sponge boosts stroke power. The structure allows all types of topspin strokes— from opening loops to counter-topspins close to or far from the table, as well as blocks and backspin pushes. Compared to Tenergy 80, Tenergy 05 Hard’s pimples generate more spin but are harder and more sensitive to incoming spin.

• High Tension Technology: The surface is factory-tensioned, increasing elasticity and speed without additional boosters. Combined with the harder Spring Sponge, it creates a direct, linear feel, allowing precise control of stroke power and spin. This technology makes Tenergy 05 Hard a powerful rubber suitable for advanced players controlling strong strokes.

• Spring Sponge Technology: The unique sponge structure acts like a spring, absorbing energy and releasing it during impact. The harder Spring Sponge version enhances energy transfer, ensuring powerful rebounds and stability throughout the rubber’s life. This allows for enormous spin generation and precise strokes, especially during counterattacks.

Available sponge thicknesses: 1.9 mm (balanced play and backhand) and 2.1 mm (aggressive forehand attacks). The rubber weighs approximately 50 g (trimmed), slightly heavier than Tenergy 05 (~49 g) due to the harder sponge. The red and black colors comply with ITTF standards. Butterfly recommends using Free Chack II glue for mounting.

Technical Specifications for Aggressive, Spin-Focused Styles:

• Speed: 82/100. Very fast, suitable for powerful topspin strokes, counter-topspins, and third-ball attacks near or far from the table. Compared to Tenergy 05 (speed 83/100), Tenergy 05 Hard is slightly slower but the harder sponge provides more power on strong strokes. Compared to Sriver (speed 38/100), it is significantly faster and fit for professional rallies.

• Spin: 96/100. Generates exceptional spin in topspins, serves, and pushes thanks to the tacky top sheet and dense pimples. Compared to Tenergy 05 (spin 76/100), Tenergy 05 Hard offers even higher spin, enabling extremely spinny looping shots that are difficult to return. Compared to Tackiness Chop II (spin 30/100), spin is much greater, ideal for aggressive attackers.

• Control: Not officially rated, but the harder Spring Sponge and High Tension technology ensure precise control on looping strokes and blocks. However, the rubber is less forgiving than Tenergy 05 FX due to its hardness and sensitivity to incoming spin. Compared to Tenergy 05, Tenergy 05 Hard requires more precise technique but offers greater stability on powerful shots.

• Trajectory: High, linear arc (92/100), suitable for topspin strokes, counter-hits near the table, and powerful looping attacks farther away. The trajectory is straighter than Tenergy 05 FX (65/100), providing more accuracy and power while maintaining adequate net clearance. Users highlight the rubber’s “spin potential,” “power,” and “precision,” especially on topspin and counter-hits.

Ideal for hard blades emphasizing speed and power:

• Butterfly Innerforce Layer series: Provides feel and control, good for all-round attackers.

• Butterfly Viscaria: Balances speed and spin, ideal for aggressive looping.

• Butterfly Timo Boll ALC, ZLC, ZLF: Maximizes power, favored by professionals.

• Butterfly Mizutani series: Ensures precision, fits technical players.

• Butterfly Zhang Jike series: Provides extreme power, suitable for professional attackers.

The rubber also pairs well with carbon blades such as Nittaku Violin Carbon, as the harder Spring Sponge leverages the blade’s speed and High Tension boosts spin. Users recommend Tenergy 05 Hard for forehand with 2.1 mm sponge for maximum power and spin, or backhand with 1.9 mm for precise counterattacks.

Target Players:

• Advanced and professional attackers controlling topspin, counter-topspins, and third-ball attacks.

• Technical players seeking rubber suitable for powerful looping shots near and far from the table with straighter trajectory.

• Play near the table: Effective for opening topspin shots, counter-topspins, blocks.

• Play farther from table: Ideal for powerful looping and counterattacks.

• Serves and receive: The tacky top sheet allows very spinny serves but requires precise technique due to rubber’s sensitivity.

The rubber is highly effective for looping (9.8/10) due to exceptional spin and power, offers precision and stability on counter-topspins (9.5/10), stable blocks (8.3/10) though requires technique because of hardness, and strong spin serves (9.6/10). Compared to Tenergy 05, Tenergy 05 Hard is more powerful but less forgiving. Users praise its “power,” “spin potential,” and “precision,” especially among professionals.

Summary:

• Speed: 82/100 – very fast for powerful topspins

• Spin: 96/100 – exceptional topspin, backspin, and serves

• Control: Precise, suited for advanced players

• Harder Spring Sponge: Maximum power and stability on strong shots

• High Tension: Increased speed and elasticity

• Japanese quality: ITTF approved and durable

• Pimple code No. 05: Maximum spin

Compared to Tenergy 05, it offers more power and spin. Compared to Hurricane 3 NEO, it’s lighter and faster, fitting European play style. Users emphasize its “power,” “spin potential,” and “stability,” especially in aggressive play.

ITTF approved for top-level competition, especially suited to professionals and advanced players emphasizing power and spin. Its spin potential allows dominating rallies with spinny looping shots that are hard to return. The harder sponge and straighter trajectory ensure precision on counter-topspins and third-ball attacks.

Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard

Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard

Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard