Weight
88g
Thickness
6.95mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000
Butterfly Primorac Carbon TAMCA 5000 is a legendary high-performance blade built for aggressive attackers. Its unique 3-ply wood and 2-ply TAMCA 5000 carbon construction delivers explosive speed, a large sweet spot, and a direct, crisp feel. Designed for players who dominate with powerful drives and smashes, it offers a potent blend of stability and offensive response. While demanding precise technique, it remains a top choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking ultimate power and a consistent, fast trajectory from their equipment.
This 3-wood + 2-carbon fiber construction maximizes speed and enlarges the sweet spot. Outer Cypress plies provide feel and control, while the stiff TAMCA 5000 carbon layers amplify power, reduce unwanted flex and vibration, and create a crisp, direct response.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Primorac Carbon is renowned for blistering speed, ranking among Butterfly's fastest blades. The TAMCA 5000 carbon plies significantly boost its reaction, enabling powerful drives and smashes with minimal effort. It's engineered for players who want to dictate rallies with pure pace and force, making every offensive shot a threat.
For a speed-oriented blade, Primorac Carbon offers decent control, particularly in direct hitting and blocking. However, its high pace can make delicate pushes or high-arcing loops tricky for those unaccustomed to its directness. Maximizing control here demands good technique and proactive footwork to manage its explosive character.
TAMCA 5000 carbon plies create a relatively stiff, hard feel with a direct and crisp response. While the outer wood layers add some touch, the overall sensation is firm and solid, perfect for delivering powerful, clean shots.
Its stiff nature and fast ball exit produce a flatter, lower trajectory on shots. This is advantageous for aggressive drives and smashes, but players seeking high-arcing loops may need to adjust their technique or pair it with spin-oriented rubbers.
Despite its stiff, fast construction, the thick hinoki outer ply provides relatively long dwell time for such a fast blade.
TAMCA 5000 carbon fibers make this blade very stiff with minimal flex. This stiffness is key for generating high speed and maintaining stability during powerful offensive strokes, contributing to the direct feel and quick ball exit.
The blade delivers noticeable vibration, enhancing its direct feel and feedback. This sensation adds to the powerful hitting experience, though some players might prefer more dampening for a softer touch.
Built with premium materials and robust construction, Primorac Carbon exemplifies Butterfly's high manufacturing standards. Its durability and legendary status as a long-standing bestseller attest to consistent quality and reliable performance that holds up over years of intense play.
Technology
Primorac Carbon utilizes Butterfly's proprietary TAMCA 5000 carbon fiber technology. This high-density carbon is strategically layered within the blade to enhance speed, enlarge the sweet spot, and increase stiffness. Known for its power-amplifying properties, TAMCA 5000 contributes to the blade's irresistible power and direct response. Combined with traditional Cypress wood plies, this technology creates a potent offensive tool that balances extreme speed with enough control for aggressive, attacking play, optimized for players who prioritize power and decisive shots.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Zoran Primorac
Zoran Primorac, the Croatian legend for whom this blade is named, used and endorsed it. Its aggressive characteristics and power align perfectly with Primorac's dynamic playing style, which featured strong attacks and decisive finishing shots. His adoption highlights the blade's suitability for high-level offensive play and its capability to support a powerful, dominant game.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Viscaria is often considered a close alternative, also featuring a composite construction with ALC (Arylate-Carbon). While both are high-speed, offensive blades favored by professionals, Viscaria generally offers a slightly softer feel and better vibration dampening due to its ALC compared to the stiffer TAMCA 5000 carbon in Primorac Carbon. Players might choose based on preference for stiffness versus a more elastic, forgiving touch.
Butterfly Schlager Carbon
Schlager Carbon is another high-performance offensive blade using TAMCA 5000 carbon. It's often compared to Primorac Carbon and is considered by many players to be even faster, partly due to its slightly thicker construction. Both blades deliver immense speed and power for extreme offensive play, but Schlager Carbon typically has a harder feel and even less dwell time, catering to those seeking maximum directness.