Innerforce Layer ALC

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Control and Spin are excellent.
Innerforce Layer ALC

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 9.26 / 10
  • Number of review: 224
    • Speed: 8.39
    • Spin: 9
    • Control: 9.01

    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

    Price
    15,000 Yen(Include tax 16,500 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    36701
    Speed
    87
    Control
    90
    Size
    157 × 150mm
    Weight
    86g
    Material
    Wood, ALC, 7 ply wood
    Thickness
    6mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly praised as an ideal balance-type racket for transitioning from wooden rackets. The characteristic of feeling like wood on soft shots and benefiting from carbon flex on powerful shots is supported by a wide range of users from beginners to advanced players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • 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
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveI can't forget the excitement when I switched from a wooden racket. The balance is excellent. With inner rackets basically all back rubbers work. I've never seen a tournament where this racket wasn't used.
    ▽ CriticalThe price is a bit high - the official retail price of 16,500 yen feels expensive. Since there's no standout performance, there may be cases where users become dissatisfied.

    User reviews

    • visitor

      Tenergy (Experience: 6〜10 years) Really good

      Player reviews

      This blade has just the right amount of carbon stiffness, which I like. It feels like it flies even more than an Inner ZLC. Part of that might be because I'm using Tenergy, but the ball really sits on the blade and the spin is incredible. I think it's worth buying.

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      2017/06/28
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 05 FX

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    • visitor

      y.y (Experience: 2〜3 years) A blade with great feel and plenty of spin.

      Player reviews

      It's just really easy to hit with. I'd recommend this blade to anyone moving from a 5-ply wood blade to carbon!
      As for performance, the feel off the blade is great, and both spin and speed are excellent!
      But above all, the control is the best part. In short, it's a true all-rounder.
      I was originally using the Mace, and since the grip feels the same,
      switching from the Mace is what I'd recommend most!

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      2017/06/25
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) RASANTER R47

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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    • visitor

      Yokochin (Experience: 2〜3 years) The blade used by Kasumi Ishikawa!

      Player reviews

      I put Hurricane rubber on the forehand, just like Kasumi Ishikawa does! This blade's performance is suited for close-to-the-table to mid-distance play! But the biggest standout feature is honestly how incredibly easy it is to handle! My drives just keep landing one after another, and the spin is so heavy that even pushes come back with serious rotation! It wouldn't be out of place for a male player to use it either! Honestly, out of the 30 or so carbon blades I've used, this is the best one — a truly godlike blade!

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      2017/06/25
      Overall
      6/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      5
      Touch
      4
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) HURRICANE 3

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 64

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    • visitor

      Satochin (Experience: 4〜5 years) God-tier blade

      Player reviews

      This blade has outstanding stability!! I'd recommend Tenergy for the rubber!! The spin is insane!

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      2017/06/24
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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    • visitor

      Tenajii

      Player reviews

      This blade is amazing.

      The control is better than beginner blades! The bounce is on the lower side for a composite blade
      Speed depends on how fast you swing
      Topspin drives, blocks, and receives are all stable across the board!

      A blade I'd definitely recommend!

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      2017/06/14
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tenergy 05 FX

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 80-FX

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    • visitor

      Destiny (Experience: 2〜3 years) The strongest? Maybe??

      Player reviews

      At the end of the day, I think this blade is really easy to use. I've used the Freitas, which gets high ratings on Table Tennis Navi, but this one is way easier to play with. It's not too bouncy and not too dead, and it's easy to put spin on the ball. That's the kind of blade this is. I'd say it's a great choice for your first carbon blade too — spin isn't quite as easy to generate as with all-wood, but I honestly recommend it. Definitely give it a try.

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      2017/05/16
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 05

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    • Lakeside Takuto

      Lakeside Takuto (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Player reviews

      I like that it can do everything.
      I borrowed one and tried it out, and now I'm debating whether to buy it.
      I think it's a really good blade.
      I did think it could use a bit more bounce though.

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      2017/04/22
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Hardness Soft
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