Butterfly Viscaria vs Loki Liang Jingkun ADC
A side-by-side of Liang Jingkun ADC and one of Butterfly’s best-known blades: Loki’s own manufacturer specification against the competitor’s published construction and category, with no claim either one wins outright.
Specification comparison
Direct comparison of core material parameters, playing dynamics, and UK retail price points.
| Specification | Butterfly Viscaria | Loki Liang Jingkun ADC |
|---|---|---|
| Category / Role | OFF Offensive Blade | OFF+ Offensive Blade |
| Blade Composition | 5 Wood + 2 ALC (Arylate-Carbon, Outer) | 5 Wood + 2 ADC (Inner Aramid Carbon) |
| Thickness | 5.8mm (manufacturer average) | 5.8mm (±0.2mm) |
| Head Size & Weight | 157×150mm (~85g avg.) | 157×150mm (~88g (estimate)) |
| UK Retail Price | £169.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP) | £102.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament Compliance | ITTF Tournament Legal | ✔ ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant |
Technical rationale and playstyle alignment
Viscaria’s reputation is built on all-round balance — speed when you need it, control when you don’t. Liang Jingkun ADC is Loki’s closest match on that same idea: an all-round carbon blade built around backhand defence rather than pure attack.
Note: Think of this as a positioning match, not a promise of an identical feel — ply counts, fibre types and factory tolerances vary between any two brands, Loki included. If Viscaria worked for you, treat Liang Jingkun ADC as an informed starting point in our range, not a guaranteed like-for-like.
Recommended Loki equipment
Pair this setup with complementary tournament rubbers and accessories.
Loki Liang Jingkun ADC
5-ply wood + 2-ply ADC blade; fast, controlled all-round play with good backhand defence
- Plies: 5 Wood + 2 ADC
- Style: OFF+
- ITTF Legal
Loki Rxton 7
Tacky offensive rubber with balanced speed and high dwell for topspin development.
- Style: Tacky
- Hardness: A39
- ITTF Approved
Loki Rxton 3 Max
Versatile all-round tacky sheet with medium cake sponge for control and placement.
- Style: Tacky
- Negh Sponge
- ITTF Approved
Common questions
Is the Loki Liang Jingkun ADC as good as the Butterfly Viscaria?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the Liang Jingkun ADC is objectively better than the Butterfly Viscaria, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Both the Butterfly Viscaria and Loki Liang Jingkun ADC feature the classic tournament layup: 5 plies of natural wood with 2 plies of Aryl Carbon (outer ALC) and Koto face veneers. Viscaria produces slightly crisper punch-blocks, while the Liang Jingkun ADC provides slightly softer dwell and exceptional counter-looping stability.
What is the Loki Liang Jingkun ADC made of?
The Loki Liang Jingkun ADC is an OFF+ Offensive Blade, built as 5 Wood + 2 ADC (Inner Aramid Carbon). That’s Loki’s own manufacturer specification for the Liang Jingkun ADC specifically, from Loki’s 2026 catalogue — see the table above for thickness and weight.
Is the Loki Liang Jingkun ADC legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki Liang Jingkun ADC is ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant, so it’s legal for British League, county championships and sanctioned local league play, the same as the Butterfly Viscaria.
How much does the Loki Liang Jingkun ADC cost compared to the Butterfly Viscaria?
The Butterfly Viscaria is priced at £169.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP). The Loki Liang Jingkun ADC costs £102.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically as stock and pricing change, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Category, construction, thickness, head size and tournament-legality facts for the competitor blade are drawn from its own manufacturer product listing. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. UK competitor pricing is sourced from the relevant official UK distributor, dated on this page. Loki UK has no business relationship or endorsement from competitor manufacturers. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.