Official Product Link: https://www.butterfly-global.com/en/products/detail/30041.html The Butterfly Viscaria is a legendary and highly sought-after offensive blade, widely considered a benchmark for high-performance table tennis. Its enduring popularity stems from a perfect blend of power, feel, and control, a combination that has made it a favorite among countless professional and top-level players. The blade’s construction is a masterful combination of a 5-ply wood core and 2 plies of Arylate-Carbon (ALC) fiber. The ALC is a hybrid composite material that weaves together Arylate fibers, known for their vibration-damping and control properties, with Carbon fibers, which provide speed and a large sweet spot. What sets the Viscaria apart is the strategic placement of these ALC fibers directly under the outer ply, giving the blade a crisp, direct feel on impact and a spring-like effect that provides immense power for offensive shots. This unique outer-ply ALC configuration is the basis for many successful Arylate-Carbon based blades that followed. The Viscaria offers an exceptional balance of speed and precise feedback, with a Reaction property of 11.8 and a Vibration property of 10.3. The 5.8 mm thickness and a head size of 157×150 mm contribute to its stability and feel. This blade is tailored masterfully towards variable attack with an emphasis on spin. It provides a large sweet spot and impressive speed, making it an ideal weapon for powerful topspin rallies from both close and mid-distance. Despite its high-speed characteristics, the Viscaria maintains a surprising amount of control for the short game and blocking, allowing for versatile all-around offensive play. Its reputation as a true classic in the table tennis world is well-deserved, representing the pinnacle of Butterfly’s blade craftsmanship.
