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Description & Background Before getting into the details, I want to share a bit about my experince. I’ve been playing table tennis for about 7 years now, currently competing around Division 4-3 here in Thailand. Over the years, I’ve been a bit of an equipment junkie. I’ve tried so many blades ALC, ZLC, Super ALC, and plenty of all-wood blades from various brands. I’ve also gone through tons of rubbers, from Tenergy 05 and 80 to Rakza Z ,7 , DHS Hurricane3 National/province , and more.
For the past six months, my main setup has been the Fan Zhendong (FZD) ALC paired with Dignics 09c (2.1mm) on my forehand and Dignics 05 (2.1mm) on my backhand (i will call D09c and D05) .

The FZD ALC has a very famous 5+2 structure: Koto, ALC, Limba, Kiri, Limba, ALC, and Koto. Yes, this is the exact same composition as the Viscaria. A lot of people online claim that the FZD ALC feels totally different from the Viscaria, but in my experience, that "different feeling" mostly comes down to the weight.

Overall Impression If you're going to buy this blade, I highly recommend finding one that weighs 90+ grams. The heavier ones just feel much more solid upon impact compared to the lighter batches. To me, the biggest actual difference between the FZD ALC and the Viscaria is the handle. The FZD handle is noticeably thicker and fuller. If you have bigger hands or just never liked the somewhat thin Viscaria grip, the FZD ALC is a massive upgrade in terms of comfort.

Key Strengths & Weaknesses So, how does it play? As I mentioned, I use D09c and D05, and I found that the FZD ALC pairs perfectly with medium-hard to hard sticky rubbers. It’s fast, but what really impressed me is how controllable it is. Looping and blocking feel very great . When I use my footwork to step around and commit to a full-power forehand stroke, the ball still lands safely on the table with heavy spin. It just gives you this great sense of safety. I actually tried the Viscaria Super ALC with the exact same rubbers. While the Super ALC gives you crazy power and a bigger sweet spot, I honestly felt I couldn't control the ball as well. The standard ALC in the FZD is much safer when you want to swing at 100% power without fear of overshooting.

It’s not completely perfect, though. The biggest weakness is the physical finish of the blade neck. Out of the box, the edges near the handle are way too sharp. You will absolutely need to use some sandpaper to sand down the wings; otherwise, it will hurt your fingers during long practice sessions. Also, if your game relies mostly on passive blocking, you might prefer an inner-carbon blade.

Clear Recommendation To wrap this up, the Fan Zhendong ALC is the most well-balanced blade I have ever used when it comes to speed, spin, and control. I highly recommend it to intermediate and advanced players who love an aggressive, topspin-heavy game. It's a fantastic, reliable blade that lets you play your shots with pure confidence.
P.S. In this picture I use Victas V15 sticky but I feel it's lack of durability so I change to D09c and it feels much better