Butterfly Nakama S‑5 – Carbon Fiber Speed with High Control

Part of the Nakama Series, the Butterfly Nakama S‑5 is designed for advanced players who want the speed and consistency of carbon fiber combined with high control. Its hybrid construction of 5 plies of wood and 2 plies of carbon fiber creates a lighter, stronger, and stiffer blade with a larger sweet spot than all‑wood models, ensuring reliable offensive play.

Equipped with Pan Asia rubber, the S‑5 emphasizes control while still offering enough speed and spin for versatile play. Widely used on recreational rackets, Pan Asia rubber is known for its reliability and balanced performance, making this racket a dependable choice for players who want speed with stability.

Product Highlights

• Hybrid construction: 5‑ply wood + 2‑ply carbon fiber
• Larger sweet spot for consistent offensive play
• Lightweight, strong, and stiff blade design
• Equipped with Butterfly Pan Asia rubber (2.1 mm sponge)
• Flared handle – concave center, most popular style
• Includes 2 ITTF‑approved 40+ poly balls
• Recommended for advanced players

Manufacturer Specifications

• Blade Construction: 5W + 2C (wood + carbon fiber)
• Handle: Flared (concave center)
• Rubber: Pan Asia, sponge thickness 2.1 mm
• Speed: 70.0
• Spin: 57.5
• Control: 83.0
• ITTF Approved: Yes
• Extras: Comes with 2 poly 40+ balls

The Butterfly Nakama S‑5 Offensive Racket combines carbon fiber reinforcement with Pan Asia rubber, delivering dependable speed and spin with high control for advanced players.