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

    • Trinity Seven

      Trinity Seven (Experience: 2〜3 years) The all-round blade!

      Player reviews

      When you hit with it, the ball holds well right away, it flies just the right amount, and control is easy on top of that.
      With tension rubbers, if you brush the ball lightly it lands consistently deep, right at the very edge of the table,
      and I think the character changes depending on what rubber you pair it with.
      All in all, it's the kind of all-round blade you go with when you can't decide -
      'if in doubt, pick this one!'

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      2019/10/14
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>15 Extra

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rakza X Soft

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    • visitor

      Kamikubo (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easy to use

      Player reviews

      Right after switching, I wasn't used to it and it felt heavy, so I couldn't put spin on the ball and ended up overshooting sometimes, but lately I've gotten used to it, mistakes have gone down, and it feels really easy to use now.

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      2019/10/06
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) ROZENA

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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    • Shark

      Shark (Experience: 2〜3 years) The best!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Player reviews

      This is a really wonderful blade!
      I have tacky rubber on my forehand,
      and both spin and speed are great, plus the feel is really nice too!
      That said, every once in a while the ball flies off in a weird way.
      It's great from close to the table through mid-distance,
      but once you get further back it starts falling short on distance,
      so I'd really recommend it for people who play a bit further from the table!

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      2019/09/23
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rising Dragon

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rakza X

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    • Nobu

      Nobu (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easy to handle

      Player reviews

      I've been using this for two years. At first the feel was hard and it seemed like it would be difficult to draw a nice arc, but the wood has gradually softened up, and now it's really easy to handle. Since it's arylate carbon, it holds the ball well and gives decent speed. I think it suits people who defend from away from the table and then close in with a counter.
      Topspin drives against backspin are the easiest thing to do with it, I think. It really grabs the ball, and you can go for a finishing shot in one hit.
      Definitely give it a try.

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      2019/08/29
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) SUPER VENTUS

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1

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    • visitor

      Beginner (Experience: 4〜5 years) Really easy to use

      Player reviews

      There's no technique I found hard to pull off.
      Topspin drives, loops, and speed shots all land even with a fairly loose swing.
      All the short-game techniques - stops, pushes, flicks, chiquita - are stable too.
      Blocks feel great and snap back nicely as long as you hold them properly. Though if you're not careful, the ball tends to sink in too much and fly off quite often.
      From mid-distance you need a bit more power, but just to get it on the table it's easy since it draws a nice arc.

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      2019/08/26
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 64

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    • visitor

      Ko (Experience: Less than a year)

      Player reviews

      I borrowed a friend's and tried it out - it really holds the ball well and there wasn't any technique that felt hard to do. Control was easy too, and even when my shot was a bit off, it
      still landed on the table.

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      2019/08/23
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) ROZENA

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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    • visitor

      Guchiguchi (Experience: 4〜5 years) Easy to use, with spin and speed!

      Player reviews

      Pretty great!
      Since the carbon is inner, control is easy and it gives your game a lot of stability!
      On top of that, it puts spin on the ball and gives you speed too, so I recommend it!
      I also personally like the design, so I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a cool-looking blade! It doesn't pair that well with tacky rubbers though.

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      2019/08/03
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) DIGNICS 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 64

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