Butterfly Ilius B – Advanced Long Pips Rubber for Disruptive Defense and Controlled Offense
Butterfly Ilius B is an innovative long pips table tennis rubber designed for players seeking spin variation, ease of attack, and stability in defense. Featuring a hard topsheet, unique Absorber Sponge Drop sponge, and precise Japanese construction, Ilius B excels at short strokes near the table—such as chop-blocks—while enabling both offensive and defensive play with minimal spin. Made in Japan and ITTF-approved, this rubber is a top choice for players prioritizing versatility, durability, and disruptive effects, especially when playing with 40+ plastic balls.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Long Pips

• Speed: 6.75/10

• Spin: 4/10

• Stability: 6/10

• Variation: 7/10

• Sponge Hardness: 48° (hard)

• Sponge Thicknesses: 0.5 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.3 mm

• Colors: Red, Black

• Origin: Japan

• Approval: ITTF-approved

Advanced Construction for Modern Defense and Offensive Control:

• Sponge (48°): Utilizes Absorber Sponge Drop technology—Butterfly’s first of its kind in a long pips rubber. This hard sponge (48° on Butterfly’s scale, approx. 50–55° ESN scale) allows the pips to bend more, enhancing long pips effects like disruptive trajectories and strong backspin reversal. The sponge absorbs the opponent's energy for high stability, even under heavy attack. Compared to the Feint Long III (25°), Ilius B's sponge is significantly harder, offering more power and disruption, while maintaining control thanks to energy absorption.

• Hard Topsheet: The topsheet is hard, with thin and tall pips featuring the maximum length-to-diameter ratio allowed by ITTF regulations. This enhances pip flexibility and disruptive effects such as "wobbly knuckleballs" and inverted backspin. The topsheet is more than twice as durable as Feint Long III due to specialized chemical compounds that maintain performance over time. Compared to Feint Soft, Ilius B has a harder topsheet geared towards attacking and variation (variation: 7/10).

• Pip Geometry: Long, thin pips are densely spaced, optimized for spin variation (7/10) and stability (6/10). Their height and firmness allow for effective spin manipulation, turning opponent’s topspin into heavy backspin or delivering strokes with minimal spin. Compared to Feint Long II, Ilius B's pips are firmer, offering more attacking potential with slightly less disruption close to the table.

• No High Tension Technology: Ilius B does not use High Tension technology (unlike the Glayzer series), resulting in limited speed but a more natural feel focused on spin variation and control. The Absorber Sponge Drop compensates for the lower speed by offering enhanced stability and a solid power feel.

Available in 0.5 mm, 1.1 mm, and 1.3 mm sponge thicknesses:
• 0.5 mm – Best for maximum variation and table-side defense
• 1.1 mm – Balanced for both defense and controlled offense
• 1.3 mm – Suited for more aggressive shots

The rubber is lightweight (uncut ~55 g, cut ~35–40 g), comparable to TSP Curl P1R or Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker. Colors (red and black) comply with ITTF standards. Butterfly recommends using Free Chack glue or Chack Sheet for mounting.

Technical Specifications Optimized for Variation and Offensive Defense:

• Speed: 6.75/10.
  The rubber is slow enough for chop-blocks and short strokes but fast enough for controlled attacks. Compared to Feint Long III (speed 4.0/10), Ilius B is quicker and more attack-oriented for short-range play.

• Spin: 4/10.
  While it generates limited spin, the hard pips allow effective manipulation of the opponent’s spin, returning strong reversed backspin or low-spin strokes. Compared to Feint Soft (spin 5.5/10), Ilius B’s spin is lower, but this is offset by greater variation and attacking potential.

• Control:
  Although specific control rating is not listed, the Absorber Sponge Drop and hard topsheet provide high stability (6/10), especially in chop-blocks and short returns. Compared to Feint Long III (control 8.6/10), Ilius B is less controllable but delivers more power and disruptive capability.

Trajectory:
Low trajectory with strong disruptive effects—ideal for chop-blocks and minimal-spin shots. The disruption effect is notable (variation: 7/10), and the hard sponge + pips combo produces “wobbly knuckleballs” or heavy backspin, pressuring opponents into errors. Users highlight the rubber’s disruptive effect and stability, especially at the table.

Blade Pairing Suggestions:
Butterfly Ilius B is a light long pips rubber, pairing well with defensive and all-round blades:

• Butterfly Innerforce Layer ZLF – Maximizes feel and control for chopping.

• Butterfly Hadraw Shield – Boosts stability, ideal for classical defense.

• Butterfly Petr Korbel – Balanced for offense and defense, great for all-round play.

• Butterfly Gionis Carbon Allround – Adds power for offensive shots.

Also compatible with other defensive blades like Stiga Defensive Classic—the hard sponge and pips offset the blade’s softness, increasing disruption and power. Users recommend Ilius B on the backhand side with 0.5 mm sponge for max variation or 1.1 mm/1.3 mm for more attack potential. Optimized for plastic balls, the pips excel at manipulating spin.

Ideal for Players Focused on Spin Variation and Easy Attack:

• Advanced defenders looking for disruptive effects and stability near the table

• All-round players combining defense and offense, especially on the backhand

• Close-to-table play: chop-blocks, short strokes, low-spin shots

• Offensive strokes: flat hits, counter-attacks with low trajectory

• Defensive play: chops, reversed backspin, drop shots

Performance Highlights:
• Chop-blocks: 8.8/10 – High stability and strong disruption
• Attacking: 8.5/10 – Flat, low-spin hits that trouble opponents
• Chops: 8.3/10 – Generates heavy backspin from mid-distance
• Drop shots & short play: 8.2/10 – High precision

Compared to Feint Long III, Ilius B is more versatile and better suited for offensive use. Users praise its durability, disruptive nature, and attacking potential, while noting it requires good technique.

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