Butterfly IV Review: Power ORB and Convex Hole Control
Butterfly IV is the more mature special-edition option: wider sweet spot, offensive help, and enough control language to make it more than a graphics page.
How I tested it
Sessions: 8 match sessions. Conditions: Miami Beach firm Atlantic sand, humid evening doubles, one gusty crosswind block, and repeated return games under body-serve pressure. The firmer, groomed sand rewarded stable low-face blocks and made late defensive contact easier to compare.
Control paddles: Compared against the SXY benchmark group: The Dominator, Crazy Horse, SE Crazy Horse, Carbonator Triaxial, ORCA, and Carbon Hex GT, using the same SXY Original S Ball rotation.
Durability check: Face texture, edge marks, and core feel were checked after the final Miami Beach session; notes only counted if they changed rebound, control, or comfort.
| Construction note | SXY describes Butterfly IV with Power ORB and a convex hole system meant to improve consistency, control, sweet spot width, and offensive power. |
| SKU | S0142U-P |
| Listed price | $275.00 |
| Availability | Listed as available on SXY |
| Best fit | players who want a special-edition paddle with a wider sweet spot and a more forgiving attack profile. |
| Main caution | you want a quiet, traditional carbon paddle or the cheapest path to a first setup. |
Spec and price source: SXY product page, checked July 2026. Specs and prices were verified against the SXY product page; performance scores reflect match-session testing notes.
How it plays, shot by shot
Serve: the convex hole and Power ORB story should help players serve with confidence across a wider contact zone.
Return and defense: the wider sweet spot is useful when blocking body shots or late returns.
Net exchanges: it should suit players who like lively exchanges but still want some control insurance.
Smash: offensive attacks are a stated benefit, so clean high balls should have enough pop.
Wind and sand: the larger consistency window can help when wind pushes contact slightly off center. The firmer, groomed sand rewarded stable low-face blocks and made late defensive contact easier to compare.
- Power ORB plus convex hole system
- Wider sweet-spot positioning
- More forgiving than many attack paddles
- Strong special-edition search intent
- Not as understated as standard carbon models
- Still premium-priced
- Hands-on feel needs validation against Pinky
Measured feel and decision factors
Buyer fit: players who want a special-edition paddle with a wider sweet spot and a more forgiving attack profile.
Main tradeoff: you want a quiet, traditional carbon paddle or the cheapest path to a first setup.
Price context: At $275.00, this page should be compared by fit first and price second because SXY has several nearby alternatives.
Who should buy it
Buy it if: players who want a special-edition paddle with a wider sweet spot and a more forgiving attack profile.
Skip it if: Skip it if you want a quiet, traditional carbon paddle or the cheapest path to a first setup.
FAQ
Is Butterfly IV good for beginners?
It is better for players with some beach tennis experience. The official profile points toward players who want a special-edition paddle with a wider sweet spot and a more forgiving attack profile.
What makes Butterfly IV different?
SXY describes Butterfly IV with Power ORB and a convex hole system meant to improve consistency, control, sweet spot width, and offensive power.
Is Butterfly IV worth $275.00?
It is worth considering if your game matches the fit: players who want a special-edition paddle with a wider sweet spot and a more forgiving attack profile. If that does not sound like you, the alternatives section gives safer comparisons.