Lemuria Super ALC (SALC)

UPDATED! Note: This blade (which was also sold on eBay by Mishima Butterfly !!!) is no longer in production; therefore, it has no connection to the "VIS Super ARYL" offered by the "Too Fun Store" on AliExpress. – That would actually be a reason to delete my review now, but... ;) My particular unit is a replica (clone) of the Butterfly Viscaria SALC. In a direct comparison with the original—without any rubbers, i.e., the "naked" blade—it becomes clear that the original plays softer and is slightly faster. The Lemuria, by contrast, offers more feedback and control. The handle of my unit (86 grams) is almost as substantial as that of the original—it should be perfectly suitable for most players. The overall build quality is very good; no additional sanding is required. One point of criticism, however, is the sloppily cut carbon layer across the entire blade face... the bright blue (S?)ALC is practically peeking out from between the veneers! I have never seen such an intense color in a synthetic fiber before. Incidentally, the dimensions of the blade head match those of the original: 157 x 150 mm. For my initial in-depth test, I sealed the blade with a clear lacquer and then attached an XIOM Omega 5 Asia (forehand, 51°, 2 mm) and a DHS Gold Arc 5 (backhand, 42.5°, "thick") using solvent-based glue. The result surprised me: the Gold Arc 5 harmonizes better with the blade than the Omega 5 Asia—I certainly didn't expect that!!! Addendum: I have replaced the Omega 5 Asia (forehand) with a DONIC BlueStar A1 (both 2 mm thick) and the Gold Arc 5 (backhand) with a Tibhar AURUS Select (previously 1.8 mm, now 1.7 mm!). Replacing both rubbers with versions featuring a harder sponge has had a very positive effect. ... the total weight is only 180 g. This combination is simply outstanding and highly recommended!!! – a pure playing feel and tons of control. ;-P Addendum: my latest setup—even better! ;-P Victas Ventus Stiff (45 degrees) 1.8 mm, plus Tibhar Hybrid K3 max!!!