Butterfly Viscaria
Buy the Butterfly Viscaria, the classic 5+2 Arylate-Carbon offensive blade built for modern topspin and counterlooping. Its Arylate layer adds lightness, flexibility, and shock absorption, while the carbon provides efficient rebound and stability without the harsh response of a very stiff blade. The mid-fast, soft-feeling character gives skilled players useful dwell for opening against backspin, extra spin on committed loops, and a clean response when re-looping close to the table or from mid-distance. The compact 157 x 150 mm head supports quick timing and fast re-looping, while the 86 g average weight and 5.7 mm thickness keep the setup balanced and maneuverable. Viscaria is best suited to intermediate and advanced two-winged attackers who want a dependable blend of speed, control, touch, and carbon stability. Its softer feedback can require a short adjustment period for flat hits and passive blocks, but with controlled technique it remains one of the most versatile offensive table tennis blades available.
Who this is for
Intermediate to advanced offensive players who want a dependable outer-carbon blade for topspin, counterlooping, and quick re-looping. Viscaria is especially natural for two-winged attackers who open against backspin, take the ball early, and move between close-table exchanges and mid-distance rallies. Choose it if you want Arylate-Carbon stability and efficient rebound, but still value a softer touch, useful dwell, and clear feedback on spinny strokes. It is a strong platform for players developing a serious carbon setup without jumping straight to an extremely stiff or fast blade.
Who this is not for
Complete beginners, passive blockers, and players who mainly hit flat with short, relaxed strokes. Viscaria is controlled for an offensive blade, but its carbon rebound still rewards clean timing and an active stroke. Players who need the slowest, highest-control learning blade should start with flexible all-wood or inner-carbon equipment. It may also feel too soft or indirect for players who specifically want a very hard, low-throw blade for flat hitting and immediate countering.
Best pairs with
- Tenergy 05 — Forehand: a classic high-arc, high-spin pairing for opening against backspin and counterlooping from mid-distance.
- Dignics 05 — Forehand: a firmer, more durable option for advanced players who want heavy topspin and confident counterlooping without losing the Viscaria platform.
- Tenergy 64 or Dignics 64 — Backhand: faster, more direct choices that complement Viscaria with compact counters, punchy backhand attacks, and quick transition play.
Specifications
- Construction
- 5 plywood + 2 Arylate-Carbon
- Playing style
- Attack
- Speed
- Mid-Fast (Butterfly rating)
- Feeling
- Soft (Butterfly rating)
- Reaction
- 11.8 (Butterfly rating)
- Vibration
- 10.3 (Butterfly rating)
- Head size
- 157 x 150 mm
- Head thickness
- 5.7 mm
- Average weight
- Approximately 86 g
- FL handle
- 100 x 25 mm
- Manufactured in
- Japan
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Buyer questions
Viscaria FAQ
Practical answers about how this blade behaves in real points, rallies, and match situations.
Why is the Butterfly Viscaria so popular with loopers?+
Viscaria balances a lively outer-carbon rebound with the lighter, more flexible, shock-absorbing character of Arylate. That combination gives a looper enough dwell to open against backspin, enough stability to counter early, and a manageable feel when the rally moves away from the table. It is fast enough for serious offense but not so rigid that every touch shot becomes a test of timing.
How does Viscaria behave on the backhand?+
Its compact regular head and stable outer-carbon face make it natural for active backhand blocks, punch counters, and topspin taken early. With Tenergy 64 or Dignics 64 it becomes direct and quick; with a more elastic or softer rubber it gives additional arc and dwell for opening. Passive blocks still require a controlled angle because the blade is an offensive model, not a defensive absorber.
Is Viscaria better close to the table or from mid-distance?+
It is unusually versatile between the two. Close to the table, the compact head and carbon stability support quick re-looping and early countering. From mid-distance, the wood and Arylate layers provide enough hold for a full topspin stroke to shape the ball, especially with a grippy high-arc rubber. It is not a pure distance blade, but it does not become weak when the rally retreats.
How is Viscaria different from the Timo Boll ALC?+
The two blades share a closely related 5+2 Arylate-Carbon construction, so the game overlap is large. Viscaria is generally the softer, more balanced, mid-fast-feeling option, while Timo Boll ALC is often selected for a slightly more assertive offensive response. Choose based on whether you want more first-contact softness and dwell or a more direct transition from swing to rebound; rubber choice can easily outweigh the blade difference.
Is Viscaria suitable for an intermediate player?+
It can be, provided the player already has reliable topspin timing and is deliberately moving into carbon. It is more forgiving than many very stiff OFF+ blades, but it still rewards an active stroke and can expose poor racket angles on receive. An intermediate player who mainly blocks or hits flat may progress faster with a controlled all-wood blade; a developing two-winged looper can grow into Viscaria successfully.
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