More and more players are seeking lighter blades and the Viscaria Light fulfills that need while keeping the excellent speed, soft feel, and sweet touch. The weight reduction is made possible by reducing the number of wood plies from five to three. However, by increasing the thickness of the outer Koto wood plies, we are able to keep the blade speed close to the original. The addition of Arylate/Carbon Fiber plies adds speed (minimal dissipation of energy), less vibration, and a larger sweet-spot.