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.

    • FL
    • ST
    • AN

    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

    • Yuu.Cutman

      Yuu.Cutman (Experience: 2〜3 years) The classic inner blade

      Player reviews

      Even though this blade is an inner blade, for light hits and short-game techniques it's so close to wood you wouldn't even notice there's carbon in it. But when you drive, the carbon kicks in just the right amount to add bounce, making it a really easy blade to use.
      Also, for hitting techniques like smashes and flat hits, you get a big benefit from the carbon, so it's really the best of both wood and carbon.
      I normally use an all-wood blade, but I could use this without any discomfort. It's a good blade usable from intermediate to advanced players!

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      2023/06/10
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Dignics 09C

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) DIGNICS 05

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    • syoubousya1

      syoubousya1 (Experience: 2〜3 years) Very good!

      Player reviews

      I switched from wood to carbon, and it was really good!
      It puts spin on the ball and has good speed too, so I'm very satisfied!

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      2023/03/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Ventus Speed

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Pro

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    • pinklemonade

      pinklemonade (Experience: 11〜20 years) High-balance racket

      Player reviews

      Spin control is flawless.
      If you're not bothered by the slight lack of speed and weakness away from the table, I felt like this is an all-around blade anyone would like.
      It bothered me, so I switched to the ZLC, but if you play close to the table, I'd recommend this one.

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      2022/12/31
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 05

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    • Gengar

      Gengar (Experience: 6〜10 years) The honor-roll carbon blade everyone loves

      Player reviews

      I used the ST grip. Weight was 89g
      Since it's an inner blade, short-game shots stay on the table, and when you hit hard, the carbon's power comes through. Compared to outer ALC, you can clearly feel the better grip on the ball, so blocks are very stable, and it's a blade that's easy to pair with any rubber.
      Also, it's easy to swing considering its weight.

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      2022/11/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Evolution MX-P

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) JEKYLL&HYDE V47.5

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    • Chabii

      Chabii (Experience: 6〜10 years) The all-rounder, as it should be

      Player reviews

      Just the right amount of bounce, and it grips the ball perfectly. It's no exaggeration to call it THE all-around special-material blade. Even with arylate carbon, you can still clearly feel the wood.

      When you swing through fully it makes a high-pitched sound, so it's also good for checking your own swing level.

      As an interesting use case, you could even use it as a test bench to learn about a rubber's characteristics.

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      2022/09/22
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Soft
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    • visitor

      Daiouika (Experience: 6〜10 years) A representative carbon blade

      Player reviews

      Perfect for switching over from an all-wood blade. This is the blade that comes to mind when you say "inner blade." I think this blade works with any rubber, it doesn't pick and choose. I'd also recommend it to players using short pips on their backhand. The speed is inferior to outer blades, but when you hit hard, the carbon character comes through, and it's easy to put spin on for things like loop drives. There's no technique that's hard to do, and it's the best blade for improving your skills. I really want you to try it at least once. Some people might find the grip a bit thick though.

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      2022/09/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) VO>102

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    • Ryoyan

      Ryoyan (Experience: 6〜10 years) This is a masterpiece

      Player reviews

      That characteristic inner ALC feeling of gripping the ball is great
      Speed is easy to generate, and spin is easy to put on the ball.
      It's stable, so it's a dependable blade.
      Personally I'd recommend it to people who want both spin and power but don't want to compromise on stability.

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      2022/08/29
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1

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