Butterfly Viscaria vs Stiga Clipper Wood: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Viscaria | Stiga Clipper Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| feel | medium-hard | solid, medium-stiff, hard fast all-wood with a big sweetspot |
| handle | FL/ST/AN | FL/ST/AN/PEN |
| plies | 5W+2 Arylate-Carbon | 7W (all wood) - limba outer plies over an ayous core, no carbon or synthetic layers |
| speed | OFF | OFF |
| thickness_mm | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| weight_g | 87 | 90 |
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This is a carbon power blade against a classic all-wood. The Viscaria offers deep power and a quick, crisp release from its 5W+2 Arylate-Carbon build, while staying unusually forgiving with a large sweet spot and a smooth block-to-loop transition. The Stiga Clipper Wood is a 7-ply all-wood with a big sweet spot, rock-solid blocking and outstanding short-game touch, but it asks the player to supply power and pairs best with faster rubbers.
Choose the Viscaria if you have a complete loop-driving stroke and want built-in carbon power with a high ceiling. Choose the Clipper Wood if you prize control, feel and a forgiving short game close to mid-table, and don’t mind adding faster European or Japanese rubbers to unlock pace.
Both are OFF with big sweet spots, but the Clipper Wood runs heavier near 90 grams and can splinter, so owners often seal it. The Viscaria is the higher-rated, more powerful blade and demands an active stroke to reward you.
FAQ
Which has more power out of the box?
The Viscaria, with its deep power and crisp carbon release. The Clipper Wood sits in OFF and asks the player to generate much of the power.
Which is better for control and the short game?
The Clipper Wood, with confidence-building control and outstanding touch on pushes and drop shots, though it is slow in the passive short game.
Which is the more demanding blade?
The Viscaria demands an active stroke and is not a beginner blade. The Clipper Wood is more forgiving but heavier and prone to splintering.