Butterfly Viscaria SUPER ALC Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese penhold blade built for high bounce, with reaction property 12.1

This Chinese penhold blade layers 2 plies of Super Arylate Carbon into 5 wood plies. Its reaction property of 12.1 is on the higher side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry. It suits intermediate to advanced players who value drive power.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies + 2 Super Arylate Carbon plies
• Reaction property of 12.1 is on the higher side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Vibration property (vibration frequency; a higher value tends to feel harder) of 10.4, blade thickness of 5.7 mm, with a round 158×150 mm blade
• Average weight of 89 g is on the heavier side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Made in Japan, with a natural wood finish (no cork) on the back

Recommended for

• Players who want powerful drives from a high-bounce blade
• Those who want especially strong bounce in a Chinese penhold blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property of 12.1 is on the high side, making powerful shots easier to produce
• The flex of Super Arylate Carbon
• At an average weight of 89 g, it tends to make it easy to put weight behind your shots

Things to consider

• Because reaction property is a high 12.1, those just starting out may find the ball tends to float up
• At an average weight of 89 g, it's on the heavier side even among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, so handling may take some getting used to
• Vibration property of 10.4 is a bit above the median among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, indicating a slightly firmer feel on paper

Specifications

Figures are the manufacturer's published values. Speed, spin, arc, sponge hardness, reaction property and vibration property are Butterfly's own indices.

FAQ

Q. What kind of material is SUPER ALC?

A. It's a Butterfly special material based on Arylate Carbon, tuned for higher bounce. It's built to retain a supple feel.

Q. What if I only want to put rubber on one side of a Chinese penhold blade?

A. If you only put rubber on one side, apply a racket sheet in a different color to the other side.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• Rubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, glue and edge tape.
• The average weight is a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.