- Butterfly 8252 Derek May Table Tennis Racket

If you're ready to step up from the simple paddles you got with your table or in a set with a net, this is the paddle to get. The "Derek May" type of Butterfly paddle is thick and squishy. The paddle takes a lot of speed off of the ball so you are able to put the ball where you want on the table. It has nice spin on it too. The paddle teaches you to be a bit more gentel with your shots and more percise with your placement. When switching from this paddle to a more "powerfull" paddle, I noticed that I was able to place the ball on the table easier. It's a great paddle by a great company.