Butterfly Impartial XS – High Tension short pips rubber for maximum speed and spin
Butterfly Impartial XS is a High Tension short pips table tennis rubber designed for players seeking maximum speed and spin on powerful topspin shots. With a scientifically engineered pimple structure, a soft sponge, and High Tension technology, Impartial XS combines the speed of short pips with the spin potential of inverted rubbers, delivering dynamic play close to the table. Made in Japan and ITTF approved, this rubber is ideal for aggressive attackers looking to combine power hitting with topspin looping, especially when playing with 40+ plastic balls.

Key Features:

• Rubber type: High Tension short pips

• Speed: 70/100

• Spin: 70/100

• Trajectory: 70/100

• Sponge hardness: 30° (soft)

• Sponge thicknesses: 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm, 2.3 mm

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Japan

• Approval: ITTF approved

Butterfly Impartial XS stands out for its advanced construction that balances speed, spin, and control, tailored to modern short pips offensive play:

• Sponge (30°): The soft 30° sponge (Butterfly scale, ~25–30° ESN scale) offers excellent feel and high control. Its porous structure absorbs impact energy, supporting topspin strokes and controlled blocks while allowing easy power generation on attacks. Compared to the Impartial XB (also 30°), the XS uses the same softness but pairs it with a more aggressive pimple structure focused on spin and speed.

• Scientifically designed pimple topsheet: The topsheet features short pimples with a specially designed shape optimized for maximum spin and speed. The pimples are wider with a slightly higher profile than traditional short pips, allowing longer ball contact and strong topspin generation, close to the spin level of Sriver. The topsheet is durable, wear-resistant, and optimized for plastic balls. Compared to Bryce, Impartial XS offers more spin while maintaining high speed.

• Pimple geometry: The densely packed short pimples have scientifically optimized height and width to deliver high speed (70/100), spin (70/100), and trajectory (70/100). The structure allows for effective topspin looping, flat hits, and disruptive blocks, all while maintaining control. Compared to Impartial XB (spin: 47/100), Impartial XS features more aggressive pimples for maximum spin and speed, approaching the performance of inverted rubbers.

• High Tension technology: Impartial XS utilizes High Tension technology to stretch the topsheet, increasing elasticity and speed. This boosts the responsiveness of the pimples, allowing quicker attacks and effective topspin generation. Compared to the Tenergy series, the Impartial XS has a more balanced High Tension effect focused on spin and speed, while maintaining easy handling suitable for players of various skill levels.

Sponge thickness options:
Available in 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm, and 2.3 mm sponges:

• 1.7 mm – for controlled shots and backhand use

• 1.9 mm – for all-round balanced play

• 2.1 mm – for versatile offensive shots

• 2.3 mm – for maximum speed and spin

The rubber is lightweight (uncut ~60 g, cut ~40–45 g), similar to TSP Spectol Speed or Yasaka Rakza PO. Color options (red and black) meet ITTF standards. Butterfly recommends using Free Chack glue for assembly.

Technical performance tailored to aggressive offensive play:

• Speed: 70/100 – Among the fastest in the short pips category, suitable for flat hits, topspin looping, and close-to-the-table counterattacks. Compared to Impartial XB (speed: 58/100), the XS is significantly faster and close to Bryce in speed, aimed at direct attacking.

• Spin: 70/100 – Delivers strong spin on topspin shots, serves, and flicks, approaching the spin level of Sriver. Compared to Impartial XB (spin: 47/100), the XS generates much more spin, ideal for looping and disruptive play.

• Control: Not numerically rated, but the soft sponge and balanced pimple structure ensure high control, especially on topspin shots and blocks. Compared to Spectol Speed (control ~5/10), the XS offers better control, suitable for both offensive and all-round play.

• Trajectory: Medium-high arc (70/100), making it suitable for topspin looping and controlled flat hits. The trajectory is higher than that of traditional short pips, providing better net clearance while staying direct enough for fast strikes. Users highlight the rubber’s “spin potential” and “speed,” especially in looping scenarios.

Compatible blades for different playstyles:

• Butterfly Balsa Carbo X5 – Adds extra speed and power for topspin attacks, ideal for aggressive offensive players.

• Butterfly Timo Boll CAF – Balances speed and control, great for versatile strokes.

• Butterfly Sardius – Maximizes speed, suitable for direct attacks.

• Butterfly Primorac Carbon – Adds stability, ideal for looping and counterplay.

Also suitable for hard blades like Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon, as the soft sponge and High Tension tech offset blade hardness, adding more spin and control. Users recommend Impartial XS for forehand use with 2.1 mm or 2.3 mm for max speed/spin, or 1.9 mm on backhand for better blocking control. The rubber is optimized for plastic balls, with pimples that generate effective spin and speed.

Ideal for aggressive attackers seeking maximum performance:

• Advanced offensive players looking for a rubber suited for powerful topspin loops and flat hits

• All-round players combining fast close-to-table attacks with mid-distance looping

• Close-to-table play: Quick flat hits, flicks, and blocks

• Offensive strokes: Topspin loops, counterattacks, and spin-heavy hits

• Serves and receive: Enables spinny side serves and precise receives

Performance breakdown:

• Topspin looping: 8.8/10 – strong spin and high arc

• Flat hits: 8.7/10 – fast and disruptive

• Flicks & short game: 8.5/10 – responsive and precise

• Serving: 8.4/10 – allows heavy sidespin and backspin

Compared to Impartial XB, Impartial XS is more aggressive and aimed at attackers seeking peak performance. Users praise its "speed," "spin potential," and "versatility," especially in looping.

Butterfly Impartial XS stands out as a dynamic short pips rubber:

• Speed (70/100) – for flat hits and topspin looping

• Spin (70/100) – effective in loops and serves

• Control – high, allowing stable offense

• High Tension technology – enhanced speed and spin

• Soft sponge – great feel and forgiveness

Butterfly Impartial XS

Butterfly Impartial XS

Butterfly Impartial XS