Butterfly Primorac vs Nittaku Acoustic: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Primorac | Nittaku Acoustic | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 |
| feel | medium, classic all-wood, long dwell and high control | Crisp all-wood feel with a large sweet spot, long dwell and a signature acoustic sound |
| handle | FL/ST | FL/ST |
| plies | 5W (all wood) — Limba/Limba/Ayous/Limba/Limba | 5-ply all wood (Limba outer veneers over a tung and ayous core) |
| speed | OFF- | OFF- |
| thickness_mm | 6 | 5.7 |
| weight_g | 85 | 88 |
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Both are 5-ply all-wood blades built around control and feel. The Primorac is a classic Limba-Limba-Ayous-Limba-Limba build with long dwell, high control and outstanding durability, forgiving enough to act as a first serious blade. The Acoustic offers class-leading control and feedback, a large sweet spot, long dwell and enough OFF- speed to finish points, with its signature crisp acoustic sound.
Choose the Primorac if you want a durable, versatile all-wood classic that flatters many styles and value feel over outright speed. Choose the Acoustic if you are an intermediate-to-advanced mid-distance looper who wants slightly more spin and finishing speed and prizes feel above all, which gives it a small edge at 8.7.
The Primorac is OFF- and can feel underpowered with the plastic ball, while the thinner 5.7mm Acoustic offers excellent spin from near and far. Both share small flared handles that larger hands may find thin, and the Acoustic carries a premium price.
FAQ
Which blade has more finishing speed?
The Acoustic has enough OFF- speed to finish points without carbon, while the Primorac is also OFF- but can feel underpowered with the modern plastic ball.
Which is more durable?
The Primorac has outstanding Butterfly build quality and is a genuine long-term keeper, while the Acoustic also has outstanding build quality.
Do both have small handles?
The Acoustic’s standard flared handle runs small and thin for larger hands. Both are offered mainly in FL and ST shapes.