Butterfly Primorac vs Stiga Allround Evolution: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Primorac | Stiga Allround Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 |
| feel | medium, classic all-wood, long dwell and high control | soft, high feedback |
| handle | FL/ST | FL/ST/AN |
| plies | 5W (all wood) — Limba/Limba/Ayous/Limba/Limba | 5W (all wood) |
| speed | OFF- | ALL+ |
| thickness_mm | 6 | 5.4 |
| weight_g | 85 | 80 |
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Both are all-wood control blades aimed at developing players, with the Allround Evolution lighter at 80g versus 85g. The Primorac is OFF-minus with long dwell, high control and strong rubber versatility. The Allround Evolution is softer with lots of dwell and outstanding feedback, designed around the 40mm ball as a small, safe step up in speed from the Allround Classic, yet still ALL-plus and slow by modern standards.
The Evolution is one of the best blades to learn strokes on and generates good spin with the right rubber, but ambitious or offensive players may outgrow it within a season or two, and it can feel a touch soft for advanced players with the poly ball. The Primorac offers a firmer, more attack-ready platform with more top-end while staying forgiving.
Developers wanting maximum control and feedback to build correct strokes should take the Allround Evolution, paired with medium or medium-hard non-tensor rubbers. Developing intermediate attackers ready for a first serious offensive setup should take the Primorac.
FAQ
Which is the better blade to learn strokes on?
The Allround Evolution. It offers outstanding control, touch and feedback and is one of the best blades to learn strokes on. The Primorac is also forgiving but is firmer and aimed more at developing intermediate attackers.
Which is faster?
Both are slow by modern standards. The Primorac is OFF-minus and the Allround Evolution is ALL-plus, a small safe step up from the Allround Classic. Either way you must supply pace with good technique.
What rubbers suit the Allround Evolution?
It pairs best with medium or medium-hard non-tensor rubbers, including tacky Chinese rubber, and generates good spin with the right rubber. The Primorac is versatile across European tensors, pips and tacky Chinese rubbers.