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Butterfly Outerforce CAF Blade
A Butterfly offensive shakehand blade listed with 5-ply + 2 CAF construction, an 85 g average weight, 6.3 mm head thickness, and Outerfiber structure.
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What this record covers
- Product
- A Butterfly offensive shakehand blade listed with 5-ply + 2 CAF construction, an 85 g average weight, 6.3 mm head thickness, and Outerfiber structure.
- Published configuration
- The configuration named by the manufacturer source.
- Source basis
- This record uses the linked manufacturer source for published specifications. Editorial context explains those published details; it is not hands-on or laboratory testing.
Published specifications
- Playing style
- Offensive shakehand
- Plies
- 5-ply + 2 CAF
- Reaction
- 11.3
- Vibration
- 9.1
- Weight (average)
- 85 g
- Head size
- 157 x 150 mm
- Head thickness
- 6.3 mm
- Material
- CAF (CA Fiber)
- Special structure
- Outerfiber
- AN / FL handle dimensions
- 100 x 25 x 34 mm
- ST handle dimensions
- 100 x 23 x 28 mm
Overview
Butterfly lists the Outerforce CAF as an offensive shakehand blade with 5-ply + 2 CAF construction, 11.3 reaction, 9.1 vibration, an 85 g average weight, and a 157 x 150 mm head. The official product page identifies the model as an Outerfiber blade.
Construction and context
Butterfly expands CAF as CA Fiber in its specification chart and calls it Control Assist Fiber on the product page. These are manufacturer material and product-description labels; this directory does not independently assess their effect in play.
Who it may suit
A shopper can use this entry to compare Butterfly's published dimensions, average weight, handle dimensions, material label, ply count, and catalog property fields against other precise blade records. The comparison fields do not determine individual suitability.
Specifications in context
- 5-ply + 2 CAF and Outerfiber
- These are Butterfly's published construction and special-structure terms; they identify the catalogued build without establishing a measured performance result.
- 85 g average weight and 6.3 mm head thickness
- These manufacturer-published dimensions help distinguish this catalog entry, while the average-weight notation means individual blades need not match exactly.
Tradeoffs and caveats
- Butterfly lists 85 g as an average weight, and its blade specifications page notes that blade weight can differ with humidity and temperature.
- AN, FL, and ST are separate handle options with distinct published dimensions; verify the precise configuration before purchase.
- Reaction and vibration are Butterfly's own catalog property values, not independent review ratings or a promise of a particular playing outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What does CAF mean in Butterfly's specification chart?
Butterfly's chart labels the material CAF (CA Fiber), while the product page refers to Control Assist Fiber.
Is the listed average weight exact for every blade?
No. Butterfly calls it an average and notes that blade weight differs according to humidity and temperature.