Nakama P4

The Butterfly Nakama P4 is a Japanese penhold racket designed for intermediate-level players looking for a balanced, all-round playing style. The single-ply wood blade is straightforward and predictable, making it suitable for players developing their technique and learning the fundamentals of the game.

This racket features the Flextra rubber on a single side of the blade—traditional for Japanese penhold play, where both forehand and backhand strokes use the same rubberised surface. The 1.9mm sponge layer of Flextra offers moderate spin with control, and the softer sponge design gives the ball extra contact time, which helps when building confidence in your shots.

Construction and specifications:

• Blade: 1-ply wood
• Handle: Japanese penhold with cork wrap on grip and back of blade for comfort
• Rubber: Flextra, 1.9mm sponge thickness
• ITTF approved
• Includes two 40+ poly balls

The Nakama P4 is assembled with permanent glue to keep the rubber fixed to the blade throughout its life. It’s a solid choice for recreational players working to improve their intermediate game.