Butterfly Feint Long II – High-Quality Long Pips Rubber for Maximum Disruption and Spin Variation
Butterfly Feint Long II is a high-quality long pips table tennis rubber designed for defensive players seeking maximum deception and spin variation. With ultra-long, thin pips, a soft sponge, and precise Japanese construction, Feint Long II delivers disruptive trajectories, strong backspin, and solid stability. Made in Japan and ITTF-approved, this rubber is a popular choice among defenders, including ITTF World Tour player Panagiotis Gionis, and is ideally suited for the modern defensive game with 40+ plastic balls.

Butterfly Feint Long II stands out with a unique construction that pushes ITTF regulation limits for maximum disruption and performance:

• Soft sponge (38°): The sponge is soft (38° on Butterfly’s scale, roughly equivalent to 40–45° on the ESN scale), offering excellent ball feel and high control. Its lightweight, porous structure absorbs the energy of opponent attacks, easing defensive strokes like chops and chop-blocks. Compared to Butterfly Feint AG (28°), the Feint Long II sponge is slightly firmer, providing more stability and fewer offensive possibilities, while maintaining high deception.

• Long pips surface: The top sheet features ultra-long, thin pips that are close to the ITTF’s maximum allowed aspect ratio (length to diameter). These pips bend easily upon contact, producing a maximum disruptive effect, including a “wobbly knuckleball” trajectory and strong reversal. The top sheet is wear-resistant, durable, and optimized for plastic balls. Compared to Feint Long III, the Feint Long II has thinner and more flexible pips for greater spin variation.

• Pip geometry: The long, thin pips are arranged to maximize spin variation (variation: 5/10) and stability (stability: 5/10). Their flexibility allows easy manipulation of ball trajectory, generating strong backspin, “flat” no-spin shots, or unpredictable knuckleballs. Compared to TSP Curl P1R, the Feint Long II pips are more aggressive and disruption-focused.

• No High Tension technology: Unlike Feint AG, Feint Long II does not use High Tension technology, resulting in a slower speed and a more natural feel, focused on control and deception. This allows better control in chop and chop-blocking, but requires technique for attacking.

Available sponge thicknesses: 0.5 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.3 mm, and OX (no sponge):
• OX for maximum deception and spin variation
• 0.5 mm for pure defense
• 1.1 mm and 1.3 mm for balanced defense with some attacking options
This rubber is extremely lightweight (~50 g uncut, ~30–35 g cut in OX, ~35–40 g with sponge), comparable to Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker or TSP Curl P4. Colors – red and black – comply with ITTF standards. Butterfly recommends using Free Chack glue or Chack Sheet for mounting.

Butterfly Feint Long II is engineered with technical characteristics tailored for disruptive defensive play:

• Speed: 62.5/100. Slow, as typical for long pips rubbers, suitable for chop strokes, chop-blocks, and controlled blocks. Compared to Feint AG (speed 70/100), Feint Long II is slower and more defensively oriented.
• Spin: 35/100. Generates limited spin itself, but the pip structure effectively manipulates opponent spin, producing strong backspin and disruptive effects. Compared to Feint Long III (~40/100 spin), Feint Long II has slightly less spin but compensates with greater variation and knuckleball effects.
• Control: No official rating listed, but the soft sponge and flexible pips provide high control in defensive strokes, especially chops and chop-blocks. Compared to TSP Curl P1R, Feint Long II offers similar control but greater deception.

Trajectory: Low and unpredictable, with strong disruptive effect (variation: 5/10). The pips generate a “wobbly knuckleball” flight path or strong backspin, forcing errors from opponents. Users highlight its “disruptive effect” and “stability,” especially during long-distance chops.

Butterfly Feint Long II pairs excellently with defensive and all-round blades:

• Butterfly Innershield Layer ZLF: Maximizes feel and control for chop play.
• Butterfly Hadraw Shield: Enhances deception and stability, ideal for classic defense.
• Butterfly Petr Korbel: Balances defense and attack, as used by Panagiotis Gionis.
• Butterfly Gionis Carbon Allround: Adds stability and moderate speed to defensive strokes.

It also works well with other defensive blades like Stiga Defensive Pro, as the thin pips and soft sponge compensate for the blade’s hardness, boosting deception. Users recommend Feint Long II for the backhand side in OX or 0.5 mm for maximum disruption, or 1.1 mm/1.3 mm for added attack potential. Optimized for plastic balls, the flexible pips manipulate spin efficiently.

Butterfly Feint Long II is crafted for classical defensive players emphasizing deception and spin variation:

• For high-level defenders like Panagiotis Gionis who master long pips technique and want a wide range of spin effects.
• For advanced players seeking a rubber that maximizes disruption and stability.
• For long-distance defense: Chops, chop-blocks, backspin returns.
• For disruptive returns near the table: Wobbly knuckleball blocks, short punches.

This rubber is highly effective in chop strokes (8.8/10) due to its strong spin reversal and stability. In blocking (8.6/10), it creates disruptive trajectories, especially against topspin. In serving (8.0/10), the pips allow deceptive effects. In counter-attacks (7.5/10), it’s limited but usable for occasional attacks. Compared to Feint AG, Feint Long II is more defense-focused, with greater deception but fewer attacking options. Users praise its “disruption” and “reliability,” while noting it requires technique to unlock its full potential.

Butterfly Feint Long II stands out as a deceptive long pips rubber:

• Speed (62.5/100): Ideal for chop-blocks and controlled strokes
• Spin (32.5/100): Creates strong reversal and disruptive effects
• Control: Excellent for defensive strokes, especially chops and chop-blocks
• Thin pips: Maximum deception and wobbly knuckleball effects
• Soft sponge: Provides stability and touch
• Japanese quality: ITTF-approved, made with Butterfly craftsmanship

Compared to TSP Curl P1R, Feint Long II is more stable and versatile, with thinner pips. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker, it offers more spin variation but less aggressiveness. Users emphasize the rubber’s “deception” and “reliability,” especially at long distances.

Butterfly Feint Long II is ITTF-approved and suitable for high-level competitions, especially for classic defenders. Its disruptive properties and stability allow players to control rallies effectively, especially with chop strokes and chop-blocks. The thin pips generate strong backspin and disturb opponents’ rhythm.

Feint Long II

Feint Long II

Feint Long II