INNERFORCE LAYER ZLF [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin are excellent.
INNERFORCE LAYER ZLF

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 9.15 / 10
  • Number of review: 65
    • Speed: 7.65
    • Spin: 9.38
    • Control: 9.48

    • A slightly thinner center core and larger ZL fiber secondary plies.
    • Attack close the table with abundant amount of rotation and stability.

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    Specifications

    Price
    18,000 Yen(Include tax 19,800 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    36851,36854,36852
    Speed
    9.6
    Touch
    7.9
    Size
    157 × 150mm
    Weight
    86g
    Material
    5W+2ZLF (Wood, ZL carbon, 7 ply wood)
    Thickness
    5.3mm

    Players use INNERFORCE LAYER ZLF

    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This racket is highly praised for its exceptional spin and control performance, particularly excelling in front-court play and on-table techniques. It appeals to a wide range of players from beginners to advanced users due to its soft touch and excellent handling.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Outstanding spin performance making serves and drives easy to control
    • Excellent for fine techniques like chiquita and on-table play
    • Superior control with reduced errors and high stability
    • Soft hitting feel resembling wooden rackets provides comfort
    • Works best when paired with harder rubbers for optimal performance
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveCombines rotation and stability beautifully with a pleasant holding sensation. The soft touch on the ball makes control intuitive. Depending on rubber pairing, this high-performance racket suits various playing styles.
    ▽ CriticalLimited distance and power output make it less suitable for back-court rallies. Players accustomed to harder rackets may need time to adapt to the thin blade.

    User reviews

    • visitor

      Gwangyang (Experience: 4〜5 years) It's so-so

      Player reviews

      It's true, like everyone says, the control is amazing. But if you ask me what other strengths it has, honestly I can't answer. I was using the Innerforce Layer ALC-S, and I felt the ZLF is a bit more expensive while the ALC-S performs slightly better. Everyone has their own opinion, but my recommendation is the ALC-S.

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      2017/04/04
      Overall
      6/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Touch
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) GFT48

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) TeruRyu

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    • visitor

      All Japan Championships Participant (Experience: More than 20 years) The best blade

      Player reviews

      I'd always used the ALC series (outer-ply construction) before, but this time I wanted to try a different material, so I bought the ZLF.
      The speed isn't all that high, but the spin is great, and I felt it was a really good blade!
      I'd recommend it for people who prioritize spin!

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      2017/04/02
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      5
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tenergy 64

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 05 FX

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    • HORIZON

      HORIZON (Experience: 2〜3 years) Perfect for drive players!!

      Player reviews

      This is the perfect blade for drive-oriented players! I use VICTAS Extra and Limber with it. Hitting with these rubbers on gets a nice amount of spin. The feel is great, so I think anyone can use it easily. The price is an issue, but it's a good blade.

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      2017/04/01
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>15 Extra

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) V>15 Limber

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    • visitor

      Innerforce Layer, god racket (Experience: 4〜5 years) Insane spin and control!!

      Player reviews

      I've been using this blade since January, and honestly it's a blade with nothing to complain about! Its biggest strengths are the amount of spin on loop drives, how easily drives go in, and how easy it is to control! That said, I wouldn't recommend it for players who stay away from the table — it doesn't fly much. But for players who play at mid-distance or closer, I think it's a great blade! It does vibrate quite a bit in your hand, but once you get used to that, it's not a problem! It feels close to pure wood when you hit with it, so I'd really recommend it for anyone trying a special-material blade for the first time! Definitely give this blade a try!!

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      2017/03/30
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      5
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 80

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Europe

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    • visitor

      Professor Robot Kong, Transformation Weapons Department

      Player reviews

      My drives go iiiiin so well, it's insane (≧∇≦)
      The amount of spin is amazing
      I can pull off the best, strongest serves (≧∇≦)
      But the speed... not much there
      It doesn't fly much, so I think pairing it with a rubber that flies more would be best

      This is just my opinion!

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      2017/03/17
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rasant Powergrip

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 05 FX

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    • Lakeside Takuto

      Lakeside Takuto (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Player reviews

      The spin and control are so good it makes me question whether this is really a special-material blade — you can really feel it in your hand.
      Because control is so good, it doesn't have much speed/bounce.
      I wouldn't recommend it for people who want a ball that flies far.

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      2017/03/12
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      3
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>15 Extra

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc S-1

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    • visitor

      Nikuso (Experience: 6〜10 years) Pretty nice~

      Player reviews

      It's on the harder side, and hitting with it feels really satisfying in your hand.
      Maybe it's also down to skill, but it feels easy to punch through the ball.

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      2017/02/26
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness hard
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