Viscaria ALC vs Fan Zhendong ALC help me decide (Dignics 09C / 05 setup)

[struke]

Hi all,
Torn between the Viscaria ALC and the Fan Zhendong ALC for my next blade.
Setup: Dignics 09C on FH, Dignics 05 on BH.
From what I understand the two are nearly identical both Koto outer with ALC under the surface, kiri core, same 5+2 build with the FZD ALC usually described as a slightly stiffer, more “solid” modern Viscaria. For anyone who’s played both: is the difference actually noticeable in play, especially with a tacky, heavier FH rubber like 09C? And does either make the setup feel too head-heavy?
Also open to BH suggestions if something suits a 09C FH better than D05.
Thanks!

 

[Tyce]

Viscaria is not Limba, the composition is exactly the same.

The only time I have seen Viscaria to be presumed Limba was when I was trying to get chatgpt to compare some blades. You should really lay off the "AI".

 

[struke]

Viscaria is not Limba, the composition is exactly the same.

The only time I have seen Viscaria to be presumed Limba was when I was trying to get chatgpt to compare some blades. You should really lay off the "AI"

Yeah my bad, already fixed it. Real question though: with 09C on the FH would you go vis or fzd alc? And keep D05 on the BH or something faster?

 

[maxtor]

They are almost the same, just a bit different balance due to different handles

 

[Coolsta Connor]

FZD ALC is not stiffer, I have tried 5+ Viscaria + main a FZD ALC. FZD ALC is slightly stiffer and harder, whereas FZD is ever so slightly more balanced. They both use a koto outer ply and have the same composition. The major difference is the handle, the FZD ALC supports a more balanced grip on both wings and allows for backhand wrist flexibility, whereas Viscaria is more suited for forehand play. The Viscaria will only slightly feel a bit head heavy, but most concentration of weight is in the handle. It does not feel head heavy at all. The same can be said with FZD ALC although even more concentration in the handle. However, for most people they are virtually identical. If your backhand has enough skill I would recommend D09c on both sides, FH it is very balanced and BH requires large wrist acceleration, but if used correctly can be better than D05.

 

[steve888]

For me the FZD alc, has a touch more control in the short game and slightly better arc. I think the thicker handle gives it slightly more stability. You can use D09c, or G09c, or Battle 2 for BH. Forehand i use 1.9 D05 and briefly tried Rozena I also have used D09c 2.1.

 

[struke]

FZD ALC is not stiffer, I have tried 5+ Viscaria + main a FZD ALC. FZD ALC is slightly stiffer and harder, whereas FZD is ever so slightly more balanced. They both use a koto outer ply and have the same composition. The major difference is the handle, the FZD ALC supports a more balanced grip on both wings and allows for backhand wrist flexibility, whereas Viscaria is more suited for forehand play. The Viscaria will only slightly feel a bit head heavy, but most concentration of weight is in the handle. It does not feel head heavy at all. The same can be said with FZD ALC although even more concentration in the handle. However, for most people they are virtually identical. If your backhand has enough skill I would recommend D09c on both sides, FH it is very balanced and BH requires large wrist acceleration, but if used correctly can be better than D05.

Thanks, just to clarify did you mean the FZD ALC feels slightly stiffer/harder than the Viscaria, but also a bit more balanced because of the handle?


Also, for BH on the FZD ALC, would you say D05 is easier to activate than D09C? I’m looking for a fast BH with a high arc, not something that needs strong wrist acceleration every time.

 

[thisisit]

the difference between any one viscaria and any one fzd alc, is the same as the difference between any one viscaria and any other viscaria or any one fzd alc and any other fzd alc.