Butterfly Viscaria

The Butterfly Viscaria is a carbon fiber table tennis blade constructed using Koto wood for the outer plies and ALC (Arylate-Carbon) for the secondary layers. This combination of advanced carbon materials and wood offers exceptional speed while maintaining the precise touch needed for aggressive offensive strokes. The ALC layer provides a larger sweet spot, reducing the negative effects of off-center hits.

The Butterfly Viscaria is heavily used by top-tier international players, most notably the Chinese legend Zhang Jike. Its blade shape and construction are optimized for powerful offensive strokes, which perfectly suits Zhang Jike's highly aggressive, spin-heavy playing style. The blade remains one of the most popular choices among professional offensive players globally.

No, the Butterfly Viscaria is designed specifically for aggressive, advanced players and is generally not suitable for beginners. The carbon fiber materials provide a very fast bounce that requires excellent timing and technique to control. Beginners often struggle to manage the excessive speed of the ALC layer when trying to develop basic stroke mechanics.

The name 'Viscaria' is reportedly linked to the blade's unique profile, which was historically described in marketing materials as resembling a butterfly's wings. The butterfly motif is heavily tied to the Butterfly brand itself, emphasizing agility and flight in their high-performance table tennis equipment. This unique shape optimizes the balance of the blade for powerful looping strokes.