See how the theory applies to real blades you can buy. Validated construction data and community-confirmed playing characteristics.
# Module 6 — Real Blades Decoded
*(All construction data confirmed via Revspin.net reviews and manufacturer
product pages. Playing characteristics reflect community consensus across
multiple independent reviews.)*
## Reference Blades by Category
### All-Wood 5-Ply Reference
| Blade | Construction | Thickness | Feel Profile |
|-------|-------------|-----------|-------------|
| Tibhar Stratus Power Wood | Limba·Limba·Ayous·Limba·Limba | 6.2mm | Medium stiff, high control; thickness gives power |
| Butterfly Petr Korbel | Koto·Ayous·Koto (5-ply) | ~5.8mm | Classic all-wood; soft core, crisp outer touch |
| Butterfly Primorac | Limba·Ayous·Limba | ~5.7mm | Softer, more flexible; beginner-intermediate favourite |
> *"The thickness of the blade gives it umph, while the outer plys give the
> blade good touch."* — Revspin.net review of Tibhar Stratus Power Wood
### Inner Composite Reference
| Blade | Construction | Composite | Feel Profile |
|-------|-------------|-----------|-------------|
| Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC | Limba·ALC·Ayous·ALC·Limba | ALC inner | Woody feel at low power; speed boost at full swing |
| DHS Hurricane 301 | Wood+Arylate-Carbon inner | ALC inner | Low throw, "many gears" — very slow soft; very fast when swung fully |
> *"When you put in more power, the shots become very fast and spinny."*
> — Revspin.net review of DHS H301
### Outer Composite Reference
| Blade | Construction | Composite | Feel Profile |
|-------|-------------|-----------|-------------|
| Butterfly Viscaria | Koto·ALC·Ayous·ALC·Koto | ALC outer | Crisp, direct, consistent at all speeds; medium-fast |
| Butterfly Timo Boll ALC | Limba·ALC·Ayous·ALC·Limba | ALC outer | Similar to Viscaria but softer outer ply feel |
| Butterfly ZJ SZLC | Koto·ZLC·Ayous·ZLC·Koto | ZLC outer | Very fast, very large sweet spot, stiffer than ALC |
> *"The ball behaves similarly at the ends of the blade and in the middle —
> very crisp on all shots."* — Revspin.net review of Viscaria
> *"Compared to flexible blades, maintains a constant throw no matter how
> hard you hit."* — Revspin.net review of XIOM Vega Pro
### Specialty Reference
| Blade | Construction | Special Feature |
|-------|-------------|----------------|
| Stiga Carbonado 145 | 5-ply wood + TeXtreme 45° outer | Torsional flex control; high trajectory |
| Stiga Carbonado 190 | 5-ply wood + TeXtreme 90° outer | Flexural stiffness; alternative response mode |
| Nittaku Kiso Hinoki | Single-species hinoki | Springy/resonant; unique vibro-acoustic feel |
## Construction → Behaviour Summary
```
More outer plies = stiffer outer shell = more direct feel
More inner plies = softer response = better for all-around spin game
Inner composite = threshold feel (gears)
Outer composite = consistent direct feel at all speeds
Thicker overall = stiffer regardless of species
```