Butterfly Ilius B introduces a completely new long pips top sheet paired with the innovative Absorber Sponge Drop. Typically, long pips rubber with a hard sponge allows for greater effect as the pimples bend more. However, harder sponges often lead to faster ball speeds and decreased control. Absorber Sponge Drop effectively absorbs energy even on impact, ensuring high stability while maximizing the long pimpled effect. The top sheet features relatively firm pimples with the highest aspect ratio permitted, enhancing the rubber's performance characteristics.
This combination of the top sheet and Absorber Sponge Drop excels in short strokes over the table, such as chop blocks, and enables innovative attacking and defensive play. It leverages the unique attributes of long pimples, including low-spin penetrating backhands. Moreover, the top sheet's durability surpasses that of similar long pips rubbers like Feint Long III, thanks to advanced compound materials designed to maintain both durability and performance.