Butterfly Tackiness Drive – is a long-standing high-friction table tennis rubber with pimples-in, known for its versatility and balanced performance. With a tacky surface and medium-hard sponge, Tackiness Drive provides high spin and easy control, making it suitable for players of various levels – both attackers and defenders. This rubber is an excellent choice for those seeking controlled spin and stability, especially when transitioning to more modern rubbers but not yet ready to use High Tension technology. Made in Japan, ITTF approved, Tackiness Drive is an ideal solution for players who value versatility and reliability when playing with 40+ plastic balls.
Key features:

• Rubber type: High friction pimples-in

• Speed: 33/100

• Spin: 15/100

• Trajectory: 15/100

• Sponge hardness: 38° (medium-hard)

• Sponge thickness: 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Japan

• Approvals: ITTF approved

Butterfly Tackiness Drive stands out with a construction that balances spin, control, and versatility:

• Sponge (38°): Medium-hard sponge (38° on Butterfly scale, close to 35–40° on ESN scale) is elastic, providing stable rebound and linear response to stroke force. It prolongs ball contact (dwell time), facilitating spin generation and controlled strokes. Compared to Tackiness Chop II (41°), Tackiness Drive sponge is slightly softer, offering more forgiveness and easier control, suitable for beginners and versatile players.

• Tacky surface: The surface is high-friction (tacky), designed to generate strong spin. It efficiently grips the ball, allowing topspin and backspin strokes as well as controlled blocks and short shots. Compared to Sriver FX, Tackiness Drive surface is tackier, spin-oriented rather than speed-focused. The surface is durable but requires regular cleaning to maintain grip properties, especially when playing with plastic balls.

• Pimple geometry: The pimples inside are medium-length with dense arrangement, optimized for speed (33/100), spin (15/100), and trajectory (15/100). Their structure allows easy spin generation on topspin and backspin strokes, and ensures stability when blocking and performing short shots. Compared to Tackiness Chop (spin 16/100), Tackiness Drive pimples generate slightly less spin but are more versatile, suitable for both offense and defense.

• No High Tension technology: Unlike modern Butterfly rubbers such as Tenergy or Rozena, Tackiness Drive does not use High Tension technology, so its speed and elasticity depend on player technique and blade. This provides linear response, allowing precise control of stroke power and spin, making it a great transition option for players not yet ready for High Tension rubbers.

The rubber is available in sponge thicknesses 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, and 2.1 mm: 1.3 mm and 1.5 mm suit maximum control and defense, 1.7 mm for balanced play, and 1.9 mm and 2.1 mm for faster offensive strokes. The rubber is medium weight (uncut ~65 g, cut ~45–50 g), close to Yasaka Mark V or Nittaku Hammond. Colors – red and black – comply with ITTF standards. Butterfly recommends using Free Chack glue for mounting the rubber.

Butterfly Tackiness Drive features technical specifications tailored for versatile playing styles with controlled spin:

• Speed: 33/100. The rubber is medium speed, suitable for controlled topspin strokes, blocks, and pushes close to the table. Compared to Sriver (speed 38/100), Tackiness Drive is slightly slower but offers more spin potential and easier control, ideal for beginner attackers and defenders.

• Spin: 15/100. The rubber generates strong spin on topspin and backspin strokes, serves, and pushes due to the tacky surface. Compared to Tackiness Chop (spin 16/100), Tackiness Drive’s spin is slightly lower but more versatile, suitable for looping strokes and defensive chops.

• Control: Control rating is not specified, but the medium-hard sponge and tacky surface provide high control on blocks, short shots, and controlled offensive strokes. Compared to Sriver FX (control ~8.5/10), Tackiness Drive is slightly less forgiving due to tacky surface but offers more spin potential.

Trajectory: Low, straight (arc: 15/100), suitable for blocks, pushes, and controlled topspin strokes near the table. The trajectory is lower than Tackiness Chop II (41/100), ensuring accuracy but limiting aggressive looping strokes further from the table. Users emphasize the rubber’s “control,” “spin potential,” and “versatility,” especially when blocking and during rallies.

Butterfly Tackiness Drive is a versatile rubber suitable for various blades emphasizing control and spin:

• Butterfly Diode V: Maximizes control, suitable for defense and versatile players.

• Butterfly Petr Korbel: Balances speed and control, ideal for looping strokes.

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

• Butterfly Innershield Layer ZLF: Adds feel, suitable for technique development.

• Butterfly Primorac: Ensures control, suitable for beginners.

The rubber is also suitable for wooden blades such as Yasaka Sweden Extra, as the medium-hard sponge provides stability and tacky surface generates spin. Users recommend using Tackiness Drive on the backhand side with 1.7 mm or 1.9 mm sponge for maximum block control, or on the forehand side with 2.1 mm for more speed and spin. The rubber is effective for both offense and defense, especially with plastic balls.

Butterfly Tackiness Drive is designed for players seeking controlled spin and versatility:

• Beginners learning topspin strokes, blocking, and push techniques.

• Intermediate players looking for a rubber suitable for balanced play and rally control.

• Advanced players emphasizing controlled looping strokes, blocks, and backspin chops.

• Close-to-the-table play: Effective for blocking, short shots, controlled topspin strokes.

• Defensive play away from the table: Suitable for backspin chops and pushes.

• Serves and receive: Tacky surface allows precise serves with side spin and controlled receive.

The rubber is highly effective in blocking (8.8/10) due to high control and stability. In topspin strokes (8.5/10), it generates sufficient spin for rallies. In pushes and chops (8.4/10), the rubber offers accuracy and backspin potential. In short game (8.3/10) it ensures control and precision. Compared to Tackiness Chop, Tackiness Drive is faster and more versatile, suitable for a wider range of playing styles. Users praise the rubber’s “control,” “spin potential,” and “easy handling,” especially when starting and playing versatile styles.

Butterfly Tackiness Drive stands out as a versatile high-friction rubber:

• Speed (33/100), suitable for controlled strokes, blocks.

• Spin (15/100), effective in topspin and backspin strokes, serves.

• Control: High, suitable for beginners and versatile players.

• Medium-hard sponge: Balance between rebound and control.

• Tacky surface: Strong spin potential.

• Japanese quality: ITTF approved, durable.

Compared to Yasaka Mark V, Tackiness Drive offers more spin and versatility. Compared to Nittaku Hammond, it is slower but easier to control. Users emphasize the rubber’s “control,” “reliability,” and “versatility,” especially for beginners and balanced play.

Butterfly Tackiness Drive is ITTF approved, suitable for competitions of various levels, especially beginners and intermediate players who emphasize control and spin. Its high control allows effective blocking of opponent attacks, spin generation on topspin strokes, and precise ball returns during rallies. The medium-hard sponge and tacky surface provide reliability in fast rallies close to the table as well as stability in backspin chops further from the table. The rubber is popular among players seeking balanced rubbers for forehand or backhand and is a great choice when transitioning to more modern rubbers.

Butterfly Tackiness Drive – is a synthesis of spin, control, and versatility, created for various playing styles. The medium-hard sponge, tacky surface, and Japanese quality ensure stability, spin, and durability. An ideal choice for beginners, intermediate players, and those seeking controlled spin and reliability. Tackiness Drive – versatility, control, and Japanese craftsmanship!

Tackiness Drive

Tackiness Drive

Tackiness Drive