Weight
86g
Thickness
5.6mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Holycrown
Butterfly Holycrown is a high-performance blade engineered for the modern attacker. Its unique Uniaxial Light Carbon (ULC) construction aligns fibers in a single direction, achieving a lighter weight than traditional carbon blades while delivering significant power. This design creates a large sweet spot, excellent control, and a medium feel, making it a versatile choice for players seeking a blend of offensive capability and precise placement. It's particularly well-suited for all-round attacking styles, offering a balanced mix of speed, spin, and control for dynamic play.
This 5-ply construction consists of two outer Limba wood plies for feel and control, two inner layers of TAMCA ULC (Uniaxial Light Carbon) for added speed and a larger sweet spot, and a central Ayous wood core. This arrangement is typical of an outer-carbon blade, aiming to provide a direct feel and high speed.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Holycrown is considered a fast blade, often compared to models like the Viscaria and Timo Boll ALC in terms of speed. The Uniaxial Light Carbon (ULC) construction contributes significantly to its high reaction property, allowing for powerful offensive shots and quick counter-attacks. It provides ample power for modern attacking play.
Despite its high speed, Holycrown maintains a commendable level of control. The inclusion of wood plies, particularly the outer Limba, contributes to a good feel and allows players to execute precise shots and engage in effective short-game play. The large sweet spot also aids in maintaining control even on off-center hits.
Holycrown offers a medium to medium-hard feel. While some players note a soft sensation on light touches and a crisp feeling when hitting hard, the overall impression leans towards a more direct and slightly stiff sensation due to the carbon layers. This feel is beneficial for powerful strokes and direct play.
The combination of speed, stiffness, and the ULC material suggests a medium-high to high throw angle, facilitating powerful attacking shots and long-range play.
Dwell time on Holycrown is considered moderate. While the carbon layers offer directness and speed, the wood plies and the ULC construction provide enough dwell to allow for good spin generation on serves and loops, without being excessively long.
Holycrown is a relatively stiff blade. The presence of carbon layers and its classification as a fast, offensive blade indicate a low level of flexibility, contributing to its direct power and speed capabilities.
The blade exhibits medium vibration. The Uniaxial Light Carbon is designed to offer a lighter feel, and the overall construction balances responsiveness with a manageable vibration level, preventing excessive harshness sometimes associated with carbon blades.
Butterfly is renowned for its manufacturing excellence, and Holycrown is no exception. The use of premium materials and precise construction techniques ensures a durable and high-performing blade. Players report a solid build and consistent quality typical of Butterfly's premium offerings.
Technology
Butterfly Holycrown utilizes 'Uniaxial Light Carbon' (ULC) technology. This innovation involves aligning carbon fibers in a single direction, differing from multi-directional carbon weaves. This unidirectional alignment allows for a blade that is lighter than conventional carbon blades while still delivering enhanced speed and a larger sweet spot. The aim is to provide players with more power and a broader margin for error without the excessive weight or stiffness sometimes associated with traditional carbon materials.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Butterfly Viscaria is frequently mentioned as a benchmark for speed and control in carbon blades. Both blades feature a hybrid construction with carbon layers and are known for their offensive capabilities and large sweet spots. Holycrown's ULC construction aims for a lighter feel compared to the Viscaria's typical weight, while the Viscaria is a more established and widely recognized blade in professional play.
Butterfly Timo Boll ALC
Timo Boll ALC is another highly regarded Butterfly blade that shares similarities with Holycrown in terms of its offensive nature and use of carbon fiber. Both blades offer a blend of speed and control suitable for aggressive play. Holycrown's ULC technology differentiates it by focusing on a lighter weight while aiming for comparable performance to the ALC series.