Butterfly Primorac vs Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Primorac | Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 |
| feel | medium, classic all-wood, long dwell and high control | medium-soft and flexible for a carbon blade, with clear feedback and a large sweet spot |
| handle | FL/ST | FL/ST/AN |
| plies | 5W (all wood) — Limba/Limba/Ayous/Limba/Limba | 7-ply (5 wood plus 2 very thin carbon layers) — same outer veneer as the Yasaka Extra |
| speed | OFF- | OFF- |
| thickness_mm | 6 | 5.8 |
| weight_g | 85 | 87 |
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The Primorac is a classic 5-ply all-wood blade with long dwell, high control and outstanding durability, forgiving enough to be a first serious or control-first blade. The Ma Lin Soft Carbon is a 7-ply build with two thin carbon layers that stays medium-soft and flexible, with an outstanding short game, linear predictable power and excellent blocking.
Choose the Primorac if you want a durable, versatile all-wood classic with long dwell that rewards spin and placement. Choose the Ma Lin Soft Carbon if you are an improver moving up from a premade bat who wants forgiving carbon with a strong short game and reliable blocking.
Both are rated OFF- and weigh around 85 to 87g. The Primorac’s longer all-wood dwell rewards spin, while the carbon Yasaka has a shorter dwell that makes heavy spin harder without good technique. The Primorac also needs sealing to prevent wood chips when changing rubbers.
FAQ
Which blade generates more spin?
The Primorac, thanks to its long all-wood dwell. The Ma Lin Soft Carbon’s shorter dwell makes generating heavy spin harder without solid technique.
Which has the better short game?
The Ma Lin Soft Carbon is praised for an outstanding short game, while the Primorac offers high control and long dwell that rewards placement.
Does the Primorac need any preparation?
Yes. The Primorac should be sealed to prevent wood chips when changing rubbers, whereas the Yasaka is a carbon build.