Butterfly Tenergy 64 FX – is a high-tension table tennis rubber with pimples-in, designed for fast but controlled attacking strokes from mid-distance. Combining High Tension technology and a softer Spring Sponge version, Tenergy 64 FX is distinguished by a pimples structure marked with code No. 64, which ensures explosive speed and controlled spin. This rubber is the fastest attack in the Tenergy series, ideal for players who dominate with fast strokes from mid-distance but also effective for short pushes and blocks at the table. Made in Japan, ITTF approved, Tenergy 64 FX is an excellent choice for players seeking a synthesis of speed and control when playing with 40+ plastic balls.

Key features:

• Rubber type: High-tension pimples-in

• Speed: 85/100

• Spin: 58/100

• Trajectory: 61/100

• Sponge hardness: 32° (soft)

• Sponge thickness: 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Japan

• Certifications: ITTF approved

• Technologies: High Tension, Spring Sponge

Butterfly Tenergy 64 FX features advanced construction balancing speed, spin, and control:

• Sponge (32°): Soft sponge (32° on Butterfly scale, close to 40–45° on ESN scale), known as the lighter Spring Sponge version, is intense orange in color and features unique elasticity. Its structure absorbs incoming ball energy and releases it as additional power, prolonging ball contact (dwell time). Compared to Tenergy 64 (36°), the Tenergy 64 FX sponge is softer, offering more forgiveness, easier spin generation, and greater control. This ensures stable rebound, suitable for controlled topspin strokes and short pushes.

• Tacky surface: The surface is slightly tacky, with high friction optimized for spin. It effectively grips the ball, eliminating ball slippage risk, and allows generating strong topspin, backspin, and sidespin. Compared to Sriver FX, the Tenergy 64 FX surface is much tackier, but the softer sponge reduces sensitivity to incoming spin compared to Tenergy 64, making the rubber more forgiving. The surface is durable but requires regular cleaning to maintain tackiness.

• Pimples geometry: Pimples marked with code No. 64 are spaced wider than those of Tenergy 05 or Tenergy 80, optimized for speed (85/100), spin (58/100), and trajectory (61/100). This structure, selected from Butterfly’s patented "spin and speed enhancing shapes" after testing over 200 pimple shapes, creates the fastest Tenergy series rubber with a softer sponge. The wider pimples reduce spin sensitivity, providing a softer feel and explosive speed, ideal for flat strokes, blocks, and topspin strokes from mid-distance. Compared to Tenergy 64, Tenergy 64 FX is more controllable and suitable for a wider range of players.

• High Tension technology: The surface is factory-tensioned, increasing elasticity and speed without additional boosters. Together with the softer Spring Sponge, this creates a lively but controlled feel, allowing the player to precisely regulate stroke power and spin. Tenergy 64 FX maintains Tenergy 64’s speed characteristics but offers more control due to the softer sponge.

• Spring Sponge technology: Introduced in 2008, Spring Sponge technology acts like a spring, absorbing energy and releasing it during impact. The softer Spring Sponge version enhances the “ball holding” feeling, allows generating controlled spin, and ensures stable rebound, especially effective when performing topspin strokes and short pushes.

The rubber is available in 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, and 2.1 mm sponge thicknesses: 1.7 mm suits maximum control and backhand side, 1.9 mm for balanced play, and 2.1 mm for aggressive attacking forehand strokes. The rubber weighs ~47 g (trimmed), similar in weight to Tenergy 64 (~47 g) and lighter than Hurricane 3 NEO (~53 g). Colors – red and black – meet ITTF standards. Butterfly recommends using Free Chack II glue when mounting the rubber.

Butterfly Tenergy 64 FX features technical parameters suited for fast, controlled attack:

• Speed: 85/100. The rubber is very fast, suitable for flat strokes, counter-topspins, strokes, and topspin strokes from mid-distance. Compared to Tenergy 64 (speed 87/100), Tenergy 64 FX is slightly slower but offers more control and forgiveness. Compared to Sriver (speed 38/100), Tenergy 64 FX is significantly faster, suitable for aggressive rallies.

• Spin: 58/100. The rubber generates sufficient spin on topspin strokes, serves, and pushes due to the tacky surface and No. 64 pimples. Compared to Tenergy 64 (spin 70/100), Tenergy 64 FX’s spin is lower but easier to control, suitable for players seeking speed with greater error tolerance. Compared to Tackiness Chop II (spin 30/100), spin is significantly higher, effective for attack.

• Control: Control measurement is not specified, but the softer Spring Sponge and lower spin sensitivity ensure high control on blocks, short pushes, and topspin strokes. Compared to Tenergy 64, Tenergy 64 FX is more forgiving and less sensitive to incoming spin, suitable for a wider range of players.

Trajectory: Low, straighter (arc: 61/100), suitable for flat strokes, blocks, and topspin strokes from mid-distance. The trajectory is lower than Tenergy 64 (75/100), requiring precise brush motion for looping strokes but ideal for short pushes and blocks at the table. Users highlight the rubber’s “speed potential,” “control on blocks,” and “accuracy,” especially in mid-distance rallies.

Butterfly Tenergy 64 FX suits various blades, especially those emphasizing speed and control:

• Butterfly Hadraw VK: Balances speed and feel, ideal for topspin strokes.

• Butterfly Mizutani Jun Super ZLC: Maximizes speed, suitable for attackers.

• Butterfly Timo Boll CAF: Provides stability, suitable for counter-topspins.

• Butterfly Viscaria: Ensures versatility, suitable for backhand side.

• Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC: Offers feel, suitable for controlled strokes.

The rubber also pairs well with wooden blades like Nittaku Acoustic, as the softer Spring Sponge provides forgiveness and High Tension technology utilizes blade elasticity. Users recommend using Tenergy 64 FX on forehand side with 2.1 mm sponge for maximum speed or on backhand side with 1.7 mm or 1.9 mm for more control and short pushes.

Butterfly Tenergy 64 FX is designed for players seeking speed and control:

• Intermediate and advanced attackers mastering topspin strokes, counter-topspins, blocks, and strokes from mid-distance.

• Versatile players looking for rubber suitable for fast strokes on forehand or backhand sides, with more control than Tenergy 64.

• Players dominating mid-distance but effective in short pushes and blocks at the table.

• Mid-distance play: Effective on topspin strokes, counter-topspins, and strokes.

• Play at the table: Suitable for short pushes, blocks, and banana flicks.

• Serves and reception: Tack surface allows generating strong spin serves, and softer sponge eases control of short serves. Reception is effective for active strokes but passive reception requires precision due to speed.

The rubber is highly effective in topspin strokes (8.9/10) due to speed and control. On blocks (9.0/10), it offers stability and accuracy. On short pushes (8.8/10), it is controllable and suitable for spin strokes. On serves (8.6/10), it generates strong spin, especially in short serves. Compared to Tenergy 64, Tenergy 64 FX is more controllable, suitable for a wider player base. Users praise the rubber’s “control,” “speed potential,” and “versatility,” especially in mid-distance play.

Butterfly Tenergy 64 FX stands out as the fastest Tenergy series rubber with a softer sponge:

• Speed (85/100), very fast, suitable for topspin strokes, counterattacks.

• Spin (58/100), sufficient for topspin, backspin, and serves.

• Control: High, forgiving, suitable for blocking and short pushes.

• Softer Spring Sponge: Easier handling, controlled trajectory.

• High Tension: Maximum speed and elasticity.

• Pimples code No. 64: Explosive speed, soft feel.

• Japanese quality: ITTF approved, durable.

Compared to Tenergy 64, Tenergy 64 FX offers more control and forgiveness. Compared to Tibhar Evolution EL-P, it has a more unique speed and feel. Users emphasize the rubber’s “control,” “speed potential,” and “accuracy,” especially for mid-level players.

Butterfly Tenergy 64 FX is ITTF-approved and suitable for players of various levels, especially intermediate and advanced players who emphasize speed and control. Its speed potential allows dominance in rallies from mid-distance, while its controlled trajectory and forgiveness provide confidence to players who value technique and precision. This rubber is an excellent choice for players looking to improve their offensive game while maintaining an active but controlled style of play.

Tenergy 64 FX

Tenergy 64 FX

Tenergy 64 FX