🏓 Vintage Penholder Racket – 1960s Model with Original Butterfly Sriver Rubbers

🏓 Vintage Penholder Racket – 1960s Model with Original Butterfly Sriver Rubbers

Era: 1960s
Grip Type: Penholder (Japanese style)
Blade: Vintage allwood construction
Rubbers: Original Butterfly Sriver (classic black/red), still attached
Condition: Collectible vintage condition, signs of age (see details below)
Weight: 154 g
Origin: Made in Japan

🔍 Description

A true gem for table tennis enthusiasts and collectors: this vintage penholder racket from the 1960s comes fitted with the legendary Butterfly Sriver rubbers, known for shaping the modern era of offensive table tennis.

Crafted during a time when the penhold style dominated Asian table tennis, this racket features a classic Japanese penhold grip, a light all-wood blade, and the original factory-applied Sriver rubbers. The Butterfly Sriver, introduced in the late 1960s, was revolutionary for its balance of speed, control, and spin — and is still honored today by vintage aficionados.

✅ Key Features

• 🎴 Original penholder blade from the 1960s – rare collectible

• 🦋 Genuine Butterfly Sriver rubbers – iconic in table tennis history

• 📏 Authentic vintage dimensions and handle shape

• 🎨 Aged patina and markings that reflect its heritage

• 🎁 Ideal for display, collection, or nostalgic inspiration

⚠️ Condition Note

This is a vintage item with signs of use consistent with its age — including slight wear on the rubber surface and minor marks on the blade. It is not intended for professional play, but makes a beautiful collector’s piece or retro display item.