Butterfly Tackiness Chop II is an advanced high-friction table tennis rubber with pimples-in (smooth surface), designed for defensive players who seek strong backspin and the ability to quickly switch to controlled attacking shots. As an improved version of Tackiness Chop, Tackiness Chop II features a tacky (sticky) topsheet and a harder sponge, providing greater spin and speed while maintaining high control. This rubber is perfect for combination blades paired with anti-spin or long pips on the other side, making it an ideal choice for defenders wanting variety and strategic advantage. Made in Japan and ITTF approved, Tackiness Chop II suits players who rely on defense but want more attacking options, especially when playing with 40+ plastic balls.

Key Features:

• Rubber type: High-friction pimples-in

• Speed: 16/100

• Spin: 30/100

• Trajectory: 41/100

• Sponge hardness: 41° (hard)

• Sponge thickness: 1.1 mm, 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm

• Colors: Red, Black

• Country of origin: Japan

• Approval: ITTF approved

Construction and Performance:

• Sponge (41°): The hard sponge (41° on Butterfly’s scale, close to 40–45° on ESN scale) is elastic, offering more bounce and speed compared to the Tackiness Chop (32°). It provides stability when blocking and allows quick transitions to attacking strokes like topspins or flat hits. Compared to Sriver (38°), Tackiness Chop II’s sponge is harder, offering more power but less forgiveness, requiring more precise technique.

• Tacky topsheet: The surface is very sticky, designed to generate maximum spin. It grips the ball effectively, enabling strong backspin strokes, as well as side spin and controlled topspins. Compared to Tackiness Chop, Tackiness Chop II’s topsheet is similar but combined with a harder sponge, giving more speed and spin potential. The topsheet is durable but requires regular cleaning to maintain tackiness.

• Pimple geometry: The pimples inside are medium length and densely packed, optimized for speed (16/100), spin (30/100), and trajectory (41/100). Their structure allows easy generation of strong backspin, blocking, chopping, and controlled topspins. Compared to Tackiness Chop (spin 16/100), Tackiness Chop II produces significantly more spin, suitable for both defense and offense.

• No High Tension technology: Tackiness Chop II does not use High Tension technology, so its characteristics depend on the player’s technique and blade. The tacky topsheet and hard sponge provide a linear response, enabling precise control of spin and trajectory.

Available Sponge Thicknesses:

• 1.1 mm and 1.3 mm for maximum spin and defense

• 1.5 mm for balanced play

• 1.7 mm and 1.9 mm for more aggressive chopping and attacking

The rubber is medium weight (uncut approx. 65 g, cut approx. 45–50 g), similar to Yasaka Shining Dragon or Nittaku Moristo SP. Colors red and black comply with ITTF standards. Butterfly recommends using Free Chack glue for mounting the rubber.

Technical Ratings for Defensive Play with Offensive Options:

• Speed: 16/100
  Very slow, focusing on controlled strokes and backspin generation. The harder sponge provides more power on attack compared to Tackiness Chop (speed 16/100). Compared to Sriver FX (38/100) or Rozena (83/100), Tackiness Chop II is minimal speed, allowing returns of slow balls that force errors from opponents.

• Spin: 30/100
  Generates strong spin, especially on backspin strokes, serves, and chops, thanks to the tacky surface and hard sponge. Compared to Tackiness Chop (spin 16/100), Tackiness Chop II’s spin is significantly higher, approaching modern rubbers like Roundell Soft (37/100). This helps neutralize opponent topspins and generate controlled topspins.

• Control: Not explicitly rated, but the tacky topsheet and hard sponge ensure high control on blocks, chops, and short strokes, although the harder sponge requires more precise technique compared to Tackiness Chop. Compared to Super Anti (control 5.7/10), Tackiness Chop II is easier to control while generating spin.

• Trajectory: Medium-high, arched (41/100), suitable for backspin strokes, blocks, and controlled topspins. The trajectory is higher than Tackiness Chop (27/100), offering more safety over the net and easier attacking shots. Users highlight the rubber’s “spin potential,” “control,” and “attack capabilities,” especially for chopping and blocking.

Recommended for Combination Blades Paired with Anti-Spin or Long Pips on the Other Side:

• Butterfly Diode V: Maximizes control, good for defense.

• Butterfly Petr Korbel: Balanced speed and control, ideal for all-around defenders.

• Butterfly Hadraw Shield: Provides stability, suited for backspin strokes.

• Butterfly Hadraw SK: Adds speed, suitable for attacking shots.

Suitable for defensive and all-around blades like Nittaku Septear, as the hard sponge offers power while the tacky topsheet generates spin. Users recommend Tackiness Chop II on the backhand side with 1.5 mm or 1.7 mm sponge for maximum backspin and control, combined with aggressive rubbers like Tenergy 05 on the forehand side.

Target Players:

• Beginner and intermediate defenders learning chops, blocks, and backspin generation.

• Advanced defenders seeking a rubber suitable for spin manipulation and controlled attacking shots.

• Defensive play close to and away from the table: effective chops, blocks, serve returns, and strong backspin generation.

• Attacking shots: controlled topspins, flat hits, and counterattacks.

• Serves and returns: tacky surface enables strong backspin serves and precise returns.

Performance Ratings:

• Chop (9.0/10): very effective due to strong backspin generation.

• Blocking (8.7/10): offers stability and control.

• Controlled topspins (8.5/10): allows spin generation in rallies.

• Serve returns (8.6/10): neutralizes spin and returns balls precisely.

Compared to Tackiness Chop, Tackiness Chop II is faster and spinnier, suitable for players who want more attacking options. Users praise its “spin potential,” “control,” and “attack capabilities,” especially for chopping and rallies.

Summary:

Butterfly Tackiness Chop II stands out as a defensive high-friction rubber with attacking potential:

• Speed (16/100), slow and suitable for control and backspin generation.

• Spin (30/100), strong for backspin, topspin, and serves.

• Control: high, suitable for defense and offense.

• Hard sponge: more power and stability on attacks.

• Tacky topsheet: maximum spin potential.

• Japanese quality: ITTF approved, durable.

Compared to Yasaka Shining Dragon, Tackiness Chop II offers more spin and attacking options. Compared to Nittaku Moristo DF, it is faster and more stable on attack. Users emphasize the rubber’s “spin potential,” “control,” and “versatility,” especially on combination blades.

Butterfly Tackiness Chop II is ITTF approved and competition-ready, especially for defensive players using combination rackets. Its strong backspin neutralizes opponent topspins, and the hard sponge allows counterattacking. The tacky topsheet and hard sponge ensure reliability in long rallies, especially for chops, blocks, and topspins. It is popular among players who pair it with anti-spin or long pips like Feint Long III and use strategic play to destabilize opponents.

Butterfly Tackiness Chop II is a synthesis of spin, control, and attack, designed for defensive players seeking more power. The hard sponge, tacky topsheet, and Japanese craftsmanship ensure stability, spin, and durability. An ideal choice for defenders aiming for strong backspin and controlled attacking shots. Tackiness Chop II — defense, offense, and Japanese mastery!

Tackiness Chop II

Tackiness Chop II

Tackiness Chop II