Butterfly Marcos Freitas ALC

The Butterfly Marcos Freitas ALC is a 5+2 construction composite blade featuring outer Limba veneers over Arylate Carbon layers. It is designed for offensive play, particularly favoring mid-range looping styles. The combination of the Limba outer plies and the ALC composition provides a distinctive “woody” sensation, offering a balance between the speed of a composite blade and the dwell time and feedback typically associated with all-wood blades.

Performance and Feel

• Feel and Dwell: The blade is characterized by a medium-soft feel with precise, informative feedback. The outer Limba plies facilitate excellent dwell time, allowing for high-spin production and controlled short-game execution.
• Speed and Power: While faster than many traditional all-wood blades, the speed remains proportional to the player’s input. It provides reliable, linear performance where the carbon layers engage predictably during aggressive, high-power strokes.
• Flex and Stability: The construction offers a moderate amount of flex, contributing to its spin-oriented nature, while the stiff core maintains stability during drives and smashes.
• Trajectory: The blade generally produces a lower throw angle compared to other popular ALC models, requiring the user to adjust their stroke, especially when opening against backspin.

Construction and Handling

• Build: The blade uses a 5+2 construction (Limba-ALC-Limba-Ayous-Limba-ALC-Limba), providing a consistent and stable platform.
• Handle and Ergonomics: The handle features a larger neck and a moderate flare, designed to fill the hand comfortably. The overall fit and finish are noted for being smooth and well-sanded.
• Compatibility: This blade performs well with a variety of rubber types, though it is frequently paired with medium to hard springy tensor rubbers to capitalize on the direct contact feel and the blade’s “backbone.”