Designed for upmost control type of game, the Butterfly Adrien Mattenet AMX2 table tennis bat is excellent for beginners seeking a comfortable way to learn the game at faster pace. It's a 5-ply blade bat fitted with a flared shaped handle offering a good combination of manoeuvrability & control over the ping pong ball, & the blade is covered with a 1.7mm Addoy ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) sponge. The bat is designed to last, offers decent spin & speed potential, yet shines mostly when it comes to control, & in addition it features a protective edging tape to prevent damage caused by impacts.