Kenta Matsudaira ALC [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Speed and Control are excellent.
Kenta Matsudaira ALC

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.99 / 10
  • Number of review: 82
    • Speed: 8.91
    • Spin: 8.3
    • Control: 8.44

    • Jointly developed with Japan’s Kenta Matsudaira
    • A hybrid 5-ply blade made of Butterfly’s popular Arylate/Carbon material
    • Kenta prefers a narrow grip and this is evident in the slightly thinner FL handle
    • Arylate-Carbon

    • FL

    Specifications

    Price
    18,000 Yen(Include tax 19,800 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    36821
    Size
    157 × 150mm
    Weight
    86g
    Material
    Arylates five plywood (Wood, ALC, 7 ply wood)
    Thickness
    5.8mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    The thin and easy-to-grip handle is the standout feature, receiving high praise from people with small hands, women, and juniors. While the basic performance matches the Timobor ALC, the unique grip shape makes backhand and table-top techniques particularly convenient, earning consistently high overall ratings.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Thin, round grip that's easy to hold for small hands
    • Backhand and table-top techniques are especially smooth
    • Outer carbon provides good rebound and lightweight feel
    • Nearly equivalent basic performance to Timobor ALC
    • Excellent compatibility with firm rubbers like Tenergy 05
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe thin grip is comfortable to hold, and my backhand significantly improved. All techniques are easy to execute with smooth forehand-to-backhand transitions, and this racket seems to have no weaknesses. Table-top plays like chiquita feel particularly natural.
    ▽ CriticalThe outer carbon structure provides good rebound but sacrifices ball retention compared to inner or wooden rackets, making it difficult to hit heavy balls. Control performance also receives mixed feedback from users.

    User reviews

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    • visitor

      Racket Mr. (Experience: ２〜３ years) Easy to use! !

      Player reviews

      The grip is thin, so I'd recommend it for players with small hands! It has a decent bounce too! I'd recommend it for anyone who tried the Timo Boll and didn't like the grip.

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      2016/02/09
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
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    • otamu

      otamu

      Player reviews

      It has a decent bounce and is easy to control, but I felt it was a bit hard to put spin on.

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      2016/01/16
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
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    • visitor

      Parurun (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Anyway dangerous!

      Player reviews

      It flies like crazy, but it has the power to match, and it really suited me. I think this blade isn't for everyone, so I'd recommend it to players who fight from mid-distance.

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      2016/01/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rasant Powergrip

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    • visitor

      Yasaka Favorite

      Player reviews

      It was easy to use, same as the Timo Boll. Spin was a little harder to put on the ball though.

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      2016/01/09
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rakza X

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rakza 7 Soft

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    • Matsuken fan

      Matsuken fan (Experience: ２〜３ years) Chiquita has bought God

      Player reviews

      I bought it two days before the release date. I was surprised the moment I picked it up. I could never get used to FL after playing ST, but this one fit right in, and now it's the only one I can hold. The blade's performance is the same as the Timo ALC and such, so check those reviews for details.

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      2015/12/12
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      5

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Pro

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