Weight
91g
Thickness
6.5mm
Plies
5-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Cofferlait Arylate Carbon
Butterfly Cofferlait Arylate Carbon is engineered for aggressive players who demand a powerful yet controlled offensive game. This hybrid blade combines Arylate-Carbon fibers within a 5-ply wood construction to deliver a fast, lively feel with a notably large sweet spot. It excels in close-to-the-table play, enabling powerful topspins, smashes, and aggressive blocks while maintaining impressive touch and vibration dampening. The result is a versatile blade that offers the speed of carbon with the controlled feedback players need for precision in fast rallies.
This 5-ply construction sandwiches inner Arylate-Carbon fiber layers between Hinoki outer plies and a Kiri core. The design aims to provide a fast, powerful, and lively feel. Arylate-Carbon enhances speed and sweet spot, Hinoki offers feel and control, while the Kiri core contributes to lightness and responsiveness.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Cofferlait Arylate Carbon delivers impressive speed, ideal for offensive play. The inner Arylate-Carbon layers provide a clear power boost, enabling fast drives, smashes, and aggressive loops. While it offers substantial pace, it maintains a connected feel that helps players manage power effectively during rallies.
Despite its speed, this blade maintains a high level of control. The Arylate component within the fiber layers dampens vibration and enhances feel, allowing for precise shot placement. Players report excellent accuracy in blocking, controlled loops, and touch shots, even during intense exchanges.
The feel blends carbon crispness with Arylate softness, resulting in a distinct medium-hard feedback. It offers solid impact sensation with good ball-pocketing on powerful shots, though some players note it feels less traditionally woody due to the synthetic fibers.
It produces a medium-high throw angle, facilitating powerful, arcing shots ideal for aggressive looping and driving. This helps the ball clear the net with sufficient height and pace for offensive play.
This blade provides moderate dwell time, allowing players to impart substantial spin during loops. The construction lets the ball sink in slightly for spin generation while still enabling a quick release for powerful follow-through shots.
Cofferlait Arylate Carbon offers medium flexibility, balancing stiffness for power with enough give for control and spin. This flexibility supports effective looping while maintaining stability for drives and blocks.
Arylate's vibration-dampening properties result in low-to-medium vibration transmission. This creates a comfortable playing experience, reducing harsh feedback during powerful shots and helping maintain control in fast exchanges.
Butterfly's reputation for premium craftsmanship is evident here. The Cofferlait is well-constructed with durable materials and precise assembly, ensuring consistent performance and longevity. Users consistently praise its build quality and reliable feel over time.
Technology
Butterfly's Arylate-Carbon technology combines woven Arylate and Carbon fibers to create a unique playing experience. Arylate provides vibration control and a softer, wood-like feel, while Carbon delivers increased speed, power, and a larger sweet spot. By strategically placing these fibers within the blade's construction, Butterfly creates a hybrid that bridges traditional wood and pure carbon blades, offering high offensive capability without sacrificing control and tactile feedback.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC
Innerforce Layer ALC shares the inner Arylate-Carbon construction with Cofferlait, offering a similar blend of speed and control. Both blades provide a softer feel and enhanced control compared to outer ALC models, making Innerforce Layer ALC a strong alternative for players seeking ALC technology with a focus on controlled offensive play.
Butterfly Viscaria
Viscaria is another premier Butterfly blade utilizing Arylate-Carbon technology, though often in an outer layer configuration. While ply structure differences affect feel, both represent Butterfly's high-performance ALC category, offering excellent speed, spin potential, and a large sweet spot suitable for aggressive players.