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Butterfly Viscaria
$185 · 1700+
An offensive blade suited to advanced players (USATT 1700+). Community data rates it 62% positive across 583 r/tabletennis mentions. Carbon classic used by top players for decades. Crisp, direct feel with explosive speed.
583Reddit mentions
62%positive sentiment
26%recommend it
20players use it (flair data)
Characteristics
Speed
9
Spin
8.5
Control
7.5
Consistency
7.5
Stiffness
8
What the community says
Based on 583 mentions across 14,000+ r/tabletennis discussions
"Supports forehand dominant development with better footwork"
"Hard to control, nonlinear, expensive, not beginner-friendly"
"Stiff feel, good for auto-blocking and fast smashes, similar to other alc variants"
Recommended by player level
Beginner
35%
Intermediate
26%
Advanced
31%
Playing style fit
34%
Attacking
37%
All-round
26%
Defensive
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Where to buy
Frequently asked
Is the Butterfly Viscaria good for beginners?
Not recommended for most beginners. The Butterfly Viscaria is designed for advanced players (USATT 1700+) and delivers its best results with consistent, developed technique.
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