Butterfly Viscaria vs Donic Appelgren Allplay: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Viscaria | Donic Appelgren Allplay | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 |
| feel | medium-hard | medium, controlled |
| handle | FL/ST/AN | FL/ST/AN |
| plies | 5W+2 Arylate-Carbon | 5W (abachi core + limba) |
| speed | OFF | ALL |
| thickness_mm | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| weight_g | 87 | 85 |
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The Viscaria is a premium OFF arylate-carbon blade with crisp, deep power and a large sweet spot, built for an attacking looper with a complete stroke. The Donic Appelgren Allplay is an all-wood ALL blade that does everything with great control and forgiveness, and is one of the best first blades you can buy.
Choose the Appelgren Allplay to learn and play every stroke with control, ideally with a non-tension rubber. Choose the Viscaria when your game is built on power and spin and you can handle a fast carbon blade. Different leagues, different goals.
FAQ
Which is the better learning blade?
The Donic Appelgren Allplay — control-first all-wood. The Viscaria is a fast OFF carbon blade for developed attackers.
Can the Allplay attack like the Viscaria?
Not for raw power from distance. With a good stroke it attacks fine close in, but the Viscaria has far more carbon speed.