 balanced & aggressive |
| Date Of Review: December 6, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: Suong Nguyen, San Jose, CA |
I bought the Shikata ping-pong paddle to use for an intermediate ping-pong class and it functioned quite well as referenced by Amazon reviews here. The wooden handle has a nice aesthetic touch to it because of the unique Shikata design and head is a standard size which fits my manly hands perfectly. The paddle itself is not too heavy and not too light which provided an even balance for me and allowed me access to a higher level of maneuverability at the table with an equal amount of power when I instantly will it.
Hits: My top-spin heavy shots were more precise and aggressive to a point where I could achieve these shots naturally and at ease. How profound! Slices were very easy to control as well. Side spin serves were absolutely amazing and my serves were noticeably improved on a large scale. I wouldn't say this is particularly an improvement paddle because that would do it no justice. The paddle is actually very capable and can be quite aggressive for competitive games.
Minor Gripe? I have one and it's clean your paddle with the cleaner solution or your shots will go out more frequently. Nonetheless, this applies to all Butterfly rubber-paddles. The Shikata is easy to clean.
My friend had a Butterfly Asassim paddle with a much thicker amount of rubber layer. I think it belongs in the pro's paddle category but I found it unnecessarily heavy although the execution of loop shots were amazing. It was also much more expensive which I didn't prefer. The Shikata however, fitted all of my preference & budget so after a day of reviewing other Butterfly paddles I went with the Shikata.
The Shikata is a great paddle for intermediate and advanced level players and is well worth the $45 spent!
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Shikata - Fine Paddle
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| Date Of Review: November 13, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: R. Caguioa, NC |
It been 24 years since I last played, I may say I am an intermediate back then. I was using paddles provided by the sports house then and now. A friend convinced me to get me a paddle to grow with the sport. I like the review of Naifu, Kyoshi, Shikata and Shensu. Budget wise Naifu would be good but to grow Shensu is the paddle. I like to grow on a a budget so I chose Kyoshi but was out of stock so Shikata for a litte bit more. Also bought Naifu for my son who i am teaching now.
Shikata is a very good racket. I can return and hit balls at will. Blocks pretty well too. After a week with the paddle i think i need to create my own paddle.
One thing i did not like is that the Shikata that was sent to my was an old stock. Comparing it to the Naifu I got my son, his Naifu is shiny and the Shikata is dry, no glow at all. When i put back my son's Naifu original protective plastic covering it sticked to the paddle, when i put the Shikata's original protective plastic covering it did not stick at all. That is why i give it 4 stars, someone said to put lamp oil.
Overall Shikata is a fine pre-assembled racket. |
Shikata Ping Pong Paddle
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| Date Of Review: November 5, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: Kevin, |
| This is a very good paddle for someone who wants to move up from the cheap sportscraft "contender" models. It is very good at all distances and gives you a good idea of whether you want to be an aggressive or defensive player. It is also a very sturdy paddle. If you keep it clean and try not to cut it into the table the rubber will last a good length of time. I have been playing with it for over a month now and still all the rubber is completely sealed around the edges. Overall, its a really good paddle and if you are just starting to play more on the competitive side this would be a good choice. |
Great
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| Date Of Review: May 29, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: Dave G, |
| This paddle is great for anyone who wants to step up there table tennis skill level, and doesn't want to go through the whole 'build your own' paddle scenario. Highly Recommend it! |
Shikata sh-rocks.
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| Date Of Review: March 11, 2009 |
| Reviewed by: R. Jozwiak, Chicago |
| This paddle was a great addition to my ping pong family. A little on the high side for pricing, this paddle is not for anyone who doesn't incorporate a large amount of spin into their play. My loops have never been more effective. Definitely a racket worth looking at. |
Decent Product
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| Date Of Review: September 7, 2008 |
| Reviewed by: A. Hammoud, |
Bought this as an upgrade to a $4 paddle. I'm no expert, but been using it for months and nothing to complain about.
Decent all-rounder at an affordable price. |
Very good
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| Date Of Review: May 14, 2008 |
| Reviewed by: Butterfly User, Boston, MA USA |
| I've used 2 other butterfly rackets (Yuki-FL and Brian Pace). The Shikata is, in my opinion, better than both. It is lighter than the Yuki and has a much better 'crisp' feel when hitting the ball than the brian pace, which feels and sounds 'hollow'. The anatomic handle is very comfortable, although there is not much difference when compared to the flared handle. Overall an amazing racket. |
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