Controllable speed with a nice soft touch for ball placement. Very explosive and violent when powering the ball. Outstanding when blocking. Good at pushing, flicking & opening up. Using medium hard rubbers and the blade performs very well. Weight leaning a little toward the head of the blade. Good at looping, smashing, drop shots & kill shots. Best Butterfly blade I"ve used in a long time and it is designed for the modern game with a good amount of weight and size (keep in mind that flared handle blades weigh a tad more than straight handle blades). Weight equals more power. Flared handle fits in your hand and feels very comfortable (not to big or not to small but just right). Blade is very nice looking and well designed with top craftsmanship. Need good skills and technique to handle it (not for beginners). Give it a try and you won"t be disappointed.