Butterfly Freitas ALC
Designed in Collaboration with Marcos Freitas • The brand new FREITAS ALC blade makes use of the proven Arylate-Carbon fiber, lending the blade its characteristic ALC-touch Class: OFF Head Size: 157x150mm Weight: 86g
• In combination with the softer outer veneers, Freitas ALC blade will fit to any versatile spin-based play
• The high-class design and workmanship of this hand-crafted blade underline the high aspirations Marcos Freitas posts to his personal blade
Style: Attack
Plies: 5W+2ALC
Thickness: 6mm
Made in: Japan
Anatomic Handle Size:100x25mm
Flared Handle Size: 100x25mm
Straight Handle Size: 100x23mm
Reaction: 114
Vibration: 108
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FAQ: Does Megaspin sell Japan-made Butterfly blades?
Some Butterfly blades like Korbel and Grubba are produced in factories both in Europe and in Japan, so they exist in 2 variants. When a Japanese blade has a Europe-made version, we always carry the Japanese variant. Other blades like Butterfly Timo Boll Offensive are only made in China so we cannot carry a Japanese variant of these blades.
FAQ: Do Butterfly blades come pre-sealed?
All Butterfly blades come pre-sealed from the factory. There is no need to add blade sealing but you may if you require additional protection.
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Reviews Summary
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Pros
- The Freitas blade offers a respectable pace and maintains its bite at mid-distance and beyond, making it a versatile choice for players. It has excellent control, comparable to the Basaltec Outer blade, and pairs well with both soft and medium-hard rubbers. The blade is also noted for its excellent feel and the satisfying 'crack' sound when the ball is hit just right.
- The Butterfly Marcos Freitas ALC blade is characterized by its stability, consistency, and control, making it well-suited for mid-range looping. It has a good finish with a smooth handle and wings, and the carbon reacts proportionally to the effort given to strokes. The blade also pairs well with medium/hard springy tensors, providing a direct feeling at ball contact.
- The Freitas blade is made of high quality and feels 'woody' on contact, making it very controllable for light contact shots like pushes and blocks. It also has a good flex for harder contact shots like loops and loop drives. The blade works best with medium hardness rubbers and has been recommended for players coming from Korbel type constructions looking for more controllable speed.
Cons
- Despite its many strengths, the Freitas blade has been noted to have a slightly higher stiffness rating than some players might prefer. The stiffness rating options are only 5 or 7, but some users have suggested that a rating of 6 would be more accurate.
- Some users have found that the blade's short game is not as spectacular as its other features. The blade's performance when flipping or pushing the ball with enough spin over the net has been noted to be a bit lacking, particularly for those who prefer to keep the ball right on the net.
- While the Freitas blade is faster than the Viscaria blade, some users have noted that they had to adjust their swing as the ball often flies over the table. After adjusting, the topspin and smash became more direct, but this may require some getting used to for new users.
Reviews of Butterfly Freitas ALC (16)
Better for BH. FH doesn't permit hits well or extreme FH spin. Too much dwell for those types of shots. Excellent blocking.
Feel - Medium Soft
Control - 9.2
Overall - 8.7
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