Innerforce Layer ALC
| Everyone's rating |
[Hardness] Medium hardness [Performance] Control and Spin are excellent. |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed: 8.39
- Spin: 9
- Control: 9.01
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The Arylate Carbon fibers are located closer to the core than with non-layer blades, which leads to a softer touch and stunning feel.
Arylate-Carbon fibers dampen vibration and allow for dynamic play and precise placement.
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Specifications
- Producer
- Butterfly
- Product code
- 36701
- Speed
- 87
- Control
- 90
- Size
- 157 × 150mm
- Weight
- 86g
- Material
- Wood, ALC, 7 ply wood
- Thickness
- 6mm
Players use Innerforce Layer ALC
- Best of both worlds: wood feel on soft shots, carbon flex on power shots
- Excellent combination of spin and speed, especially powerful drives
- Easy handling unique to inner rackets for touch shots and blocking
- Great compatibility with tension-type rubbers like Tenergy
- Versatility usable by everyone from intermediate to advanced players
User reviews
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Yinggi (Experience: ２〜３ years) Bought it mainly for the design
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2019/03/25
First, when I hit lightly, spin came on by itself, maybe thanks to the Tenergy (lol)
Since it's an inner blade, I could hit lightly with a wood-like feel
Next, when I hit a drive, it wasn't quite as explosive as an outer blowout-type blade, but I could hit drives with plenty of speed (same on the backhand). Strong players can hit a heavy ball
Next I tried the short game. Stops go in just by touching the ball. If you're not careful it turns into a long push...
Flicks and chiquitas are impossible unless you're confident with your impact for the spin (I can't do them lol)
Short serves were a bit hard to do. Long serves can be hit really fast, just like drives
Blocks vary depending on how much spin the opponent's drive has, but a lot of the time it would go long unless you angled the blade quite flat (compared to all-wood)
This is a blade for intermediate-to-advanced players who can control how much force they use. If you're on a budget, I think VICTAS's Fire Fall AC or Yasaka's Rearforce would be fine too
If you find it too bouncy to use, it costs a bit more, but I think you should give up on the Innerforce Layer ZLF or carbon blades and go with an all-wood blade insteadOverall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tenergy 05 FX
Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA
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AlC-loving person (Experience: ６〜１０ years) This is amazing!
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2019/03/23
I'd been using the same rubber on the Zhang Jike and a Clipper Wood, so I really felt the difference.
The feel on contact is very soft. I normally use an outer blade and a 7-ply, so the sense of gripping the ball felt especially strong. I'd say the flex is about like a slightly harder 5-ply all-wood blade.
I felt it really showed its worth in small techniques like the short game and serves. Super easy to do. Honestly it's not much of a bouncy blade, so it's easy to control for low, short shots.
Combined with the feel on contact, blocks are extremely stable. Close-to-the-table counters also landed reliably on the table.
I wasn't expecting much speed from drives and the like, but when you swing through properly, the ball draws a high arc and sinks into the opponent's court. Flat hits and smashes came out a bit odd and unpleasant for the opponent, probably because of the tacky rubber.
Overall, I think this is a really easy blade to handle.
It's a blade that handles your everyday play and split-second chops competently, and gives you confidence in your own game.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Skyline 3 NEO
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Bluefire M2
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Natural monument kappa (Experience: ２〜３ years)
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2019/03/21
I borrowed this from a friend.
It has all-around performance and is easy to use.
Serve receive in particular was really easy to do.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
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Man who loves table tennis (Experience: ２〜３ years) Great overall balance
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2019/03/19
Overall, the total balance is really good.
Paired with Evolution MX-P, it's stable, produces decent speed, and above all a lot of spin. I think you can make full use of it if you have a certain amount of swing speed.
I'm using the ST version, and both forehand and backhand are easy to use — once you get used to it, more shots land on the table. Since the ST also boosts the spin on drives, I'd recommend it to people who want to prioritize spin and stability but still want some speed.
*For the grip, actually hold it yourself and pick whichever one feels right.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Evolution MX-P
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Evolution EL-P
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An all-too-ordinary junior high student (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Butterfly's got skills
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2019/03/18
I think it's a good blade. Spin seems better than speed. Control is... somewhere between decent and so-so. Well, whatever's lacking you can make up for with the rubber. I've mentioned a lot of negatives, but it's actually a pretty good blade. Since it's an inner blade, I'd recommend it for around intermediate-level players. I also like the look — it feels classy. Basically, I don't think you'll go wrong buying it. (ヽ´ω`)
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) OMEGA VII PRO
Recommended rubber (Backhand) RASANTER V47
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Matsuken FUN (Experience: ２〜３ years) Safe choice even for all-wood users!
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2019/03/09
This is a review after borrowing one from a friend.
At the time I was using Nittaku's Tornado King, and honestly it was a good kind of shock lol.
The spin comes on about as much as with all-wood, and it flies well too, so I was like "no way!!!" lol
This is just my opinion, but I think using tacky rubber with this blade depends a lot on the player.
It's a good blade, so if you can afford it, definitely give it a try!Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1
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Rotten One (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Might be good as a 2nd blade for a junior high schooler
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2019/03/04
It has a moderate bounce and puts spin on the ball well. Control is decent too. It might be good as a second carbon blade for someone moving past the beginner stage (just my personal opinion).
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1
Recommended rubber (Backhand) OMEGA VII PRO
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