Tomokazu Harimoto Innerforce ALC
| Everyone's rating |
[Hardness] Medium hardness [Performance] Spin and Control are excellent. |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed: 8.68
- Spin: 9.56
- Control: 9.23
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Developed with and used by Tomokazu Harimoto
Similar to Innerforce Layer ALC with moderate speed and the "feeling of grasping the ball", the blade size was designed slightly larger.
It is a racket that supports aggressive forehand and backhand play.
- FL
- ST
- AN
Specifications
- Producer
- Butterfly
- Product code
- 36991,36994,36992
- Size
- 158×152mm
- Weight
- 88g
- Material
- Wood, ALC, 7 ply wood
- Thickness
- 6mm
Players use Tomokazu Harimoto Innerforce ALC
- Exceptional ball retention and spin control
- Enlarged blade increases sweet spot area
- Stable and user-friendly inner force design
- Heavier weight requires technique adjustment
- Outstanding compatibility with Dignics 05
User reviews
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SEINOKmakiri Ⅱ3 (Experience: ２〜３ years) The ultimate blade
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2023/04/23
Really great!!
Over the table, the inner-ply strengths show, and on attacks the special-material strengths come through!
Rating (out of 10)
Topspin drive: 10 points
Easy to hit with, has both stability and power.
Smash: 8 points
Stability is good!
Push/stop: 9 points
Personally easy for me to do.
Block: 10 points
Really easy to do this, can return anything.
Chiquita: 8 points
A little tricky at first, but totally fine once you get used to it.
Serve: 8 points
Serves are stable too
Result
It's stable and powerful, so it's really great.
Works whether it's your first special-material blade or you're an advanced player.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rising Dragon
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Q1
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Zair 03 Dependence (Experience: ４〜５ years) Stable god-tier racket recommended for intermediates
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2026/01/27
First off, in one word: a god-tier blade.
This blade grips the ball really well with its inner ply, so it handles all kinds of spin with great balance.
It's also a great pick for people who struggle with hitting backspin.
The price is just right too, and performance-wise I think it's an all-around blade❗️
If I had to say one thing, the handle is a bit big for me — I prefer thinner ones, but that's just personal preference, so definitely give it a try❗️Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
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(Experience: ６〜１０ years) Surprisingly hard feel and rigid, non-flexing stiffness
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2026/01/13
I used the FL, blade weight 88.8g. With max-thickness rubber on both sides, total weight is 184.8g.
This racket is based on the Innerforce Layer ALC, but with the head enlarged to 158x152mm.
With the bigger head, there are several advantages over the original: an expanded sweet spot, a softer feel compared to the ALC's usual hardness, and a power boost thanks to increased centrifugal force.
The grip is also made slightly thinner compared to the standard inner ALC, so players with smaller hands can hold it comfortably too.The biggest drawback is that the bigger head makes the total weight heavier, and with the balance point shifted toward the tip, it feels even heavier.
This is something you can overcome with physical strength, but be aware that switching over from a normal-sized blade puts quite a bit of strain on your wrist at first.As for my impressions, the feel on contact felt harder than the Innerforce ALC or the Revoldia CNF. Maybe that's just unit-to-unit variation.
It also flexes less than I expected, and personally I rate highly the fact that it doesn't grip the ball too much.
Blocking and the short game in particular benefited from its inherently lower bounce and bigger head, giving it excellent control.If you're a younger player relying on physical strength, I think this is an excellent choice.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) JEKYLL＆HYDE V47.5
Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 80
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Hello (Experience: ４〜５ years) It's really great
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2025/11/25
I bought one cheap from a friend who wasn't using it anymore.
Even though it's an inner blade, it flew a ton.
The short game is stable and it has good speed too.
With Tenergy 05 and C-1 on it, it comes to 181g.
It has power even from mid-distance, so it's the strongest racket.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc C-1
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I'll do it (Experience: ４〜５ years) Best feel
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2025/10/04
I felt the arc was high — it really grips the ball well, so the stability is off the charts. When I hit from farther back, I felt the distance was a bit lacking, so this is amazing for players who play with an early contact point, like Harimoto or Niwa!
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05
Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 05
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Pokonpokon Yusuke (Experience: ４〜５ years) Stable, easy blocking, easy to use
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2025/06/13
I also used the Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce Super ALC, but I felt more power, a better feel on contact, and more spin from this one. Hitting with a punching motion gives you speed, and hitting with spin feels stable, giving a good impression for blocking and countering. It feels like it would fit with any rubber, and I get the sense it's an excellent racket that doesn't demand a particular type of player!
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Dignics 09C
Recommended rubber (Backhand) GLAYZER09C
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Naruhyo~ (Experience: ６〜１０ years) A well-balanced racket
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2025/04/11
You can seriously do anything with it (I could even chop). Since it's an inner-ply blade, you might want some muscle behind your shots? I tried pairing a bunch of different rubbers, but in the end Dignics 05 felt like the best match.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) DIGNICS 05
Recommended rubber (Backhand) DIGNICS 05
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