Butterfly Viscaria
Overview
Viscaria is the blade most players picture when they picture a modern outer-fibre shakehand board. Our blade-structure guide lists it as a flagship of outer-fibre construction: the Arylate-Carbon sits on the outer side of the blade, closest to the hitting surface, so it activates under very small flex and sharply raises instant response.
That is why Viscaria became the reference — not because it is extreme, but because it is balanced: firm enough to block and counter with ease, yet flexible enough to load spin on a committed loop. It has been a mainstream choice from club level to the world tour for years, and it remains the first composite most players compare everything else to.
Feel & character
The fibre gives a crisp, direct first touch. On lighter contact the blade is honest and quick rather than soft and dwell-heavy; when you swing through a loop or a fast drive it rewards clean timing with a lively, controlled kick. For the difference between outer and inner fibre placement, see our guide to outer vs inner fibre — Viscaria is the classic outer example.
Ordering
For the latest price on this blade, see the Blades price list. We offer worldwide shipping — see How to Order.
Related
Outer vs Inner Fibre · How to Choose a Blade: All-Wood, Outer & Inner Fibre · Butterfly blades gallery
Data compiled from online sources and user reviews.