Weight
92g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Viscaria Super ALC
Butterfly Viscaria Super ALC is an offensive table tennis blade that builds upon the legendary Viscaria legacy, designed for players seeking a significant power boost with a more forgiving touch. It introduces Butterfly's groundbreaking Super Arylate-Carbon (SALC) material, woven into the classic 7-ply wood veneer structure. This innovation delivers higher bounce and increased elasticity for explosive speed, while carefully preserving the balanced feel and feedback that made the original so popular. Meticulously crafted in Japan, it represents a decade of R&D, offering a familiar yet supercharged platform for modern, aggressive attacking play.
This construction uses a 5-wood + 2 Super ALC fiber layout identical to the original Viscaria. The hard Koto outer plies provide a crisp surface for powerful shots, the Ayous and Kiri core layers deliver a balanced feel, and the integrated Super ALC fibers significantly enhance elasticity and speed.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Viscaria Super ALC is renowned for its significant speed advantage over the standard Viscaria, a direct result of the Super Arylate-Carbon material. This allows for crushing drives and smashes, making it ideal for relentless attacking play. Our testing shows it delivers explosive power while remaining slightly more manageable than the absolute fastest carbon blades, offering a speed that skilled players can fully harness.
Despite its increased pace, Viscaria Super ALC maintains impressive control, thanks to its balanced construction and the softer ball touch imparted by the SALC. This enables precise placement in the short game and very stable blocking. Players find technical shots easier to execute and report excellent consistency during fast rallies, achieving a superb speed-to-control ratio.
Many players report a softer, more connected feel compared to the original Viscaria, particularly in how the ball dwells on the racket. This softer touch provides better ball feedback and a sense of control, making the blade feel less stiff than its high speed rating might suggest.
The blade produces a medium-high throw angle, which helps in clearing the net with powerful topspin shots and drives. This trajectory, combined with its speed, supports an aggressive, offensive playing style.
Viscaria Super ALC offers a longer dwell time than many other fast blades, allowing players to impart heavy spin and feel deeply connected to the ball. This extended contact is crucial for generating powerful topspin and executing precise strokes, especially during looping exchanges and short game play.
The blade exhibits good flexibility, which is key for generating spin and absorbing incoming power. This characteristic makes for a more forgiving playing experience and helps the blade perform well across a wide range of shots, from powerful drives to spin-heavy loops.
The Super Arylate-Carbon construction enhances power without creating excessive vibration. Players often describe the feedback as direct and manageable, contributing to a clear feel for the ball without being harsh, which aids in shot precision and consistency.
Butterfly's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship is fully realized in the Viscaria Super ALC. It features precision manufacturing, premium materials, and a refined, clean aesthetic. The construction is solid and durable, with no common issues like delamination, resulting in a blade that feels premium and built to last.
Technology
Viscaria Super ALC is the first blade to feature Butterfly's innovative Super Arylate-Carbon (SALC) material. This advanced composite is engineered by weaving a higher density of fibers than conventional Arylate-Carbon, resulting in significantly increased bounce and elasticity. Butterfly meticulously calibrated the arylate-to-carbon ratio and perfected the manufacturing process to boost the blade's reaction property without increasing vibration. This technological leap is integrated into the trusted 7-ply wood veneer structure of the original Viscaria, offering players a familiar platform with amplified power and speed—the culmination of a decade of research and development.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Adriana Diaz
Puerto Rican star Adriana Diaz uses Viscaria Super ALC, typically with Dignics 05 on her forehand and Dignics 64 on her backhand. Her aggressive, creative style, full of fast-paced rallies and powerful shots, is perfectly supported by the blade's blend of speed, control, and spin generation.
Kanak Jha
American player Kanak Jha employs the Viscaria Super ALC. His all-around offensive game, which relies on powerful drives, aggressive looping, and solid blocking, benefits from the blade's speed and spin capabilities, allowing him to maintain offensive pressure and control rallies effectively.
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Indian star Sathiyan Gnanasekaran also uses this blade. Known for his attacking prowess, he leverages the enhanced speed and elasticity of the Super ALC to execute powerful shots and sustain an offensive edge, with the blade's balanced characteristics effectively supporting his dynamic play.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
The classic Viscaria is the direct predecessor. While it remains a highly respected outer-fiber blade known for its spin and all-around offensive capabilities, the Viscaria Super ALC offers increased speed and elasticity from the SALC material. It's a natural upgrade for players wanting more power while keeping the core Viscaria feel.
Butterfly Fan Zhendong Super ALC
This blade shares the same Super Arylate-Carbon technology and fundamental 7-ply construction as the Viscaria Super ALC. The primary differences are cosmetic, with potential minor variations in weight or balance. Both offer a very similar playing experience with enhanced speed and elasticity, making them strong alternatives for players drawn to the SALC material.