Butterfly Freitas ALC Offensive Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade with Arylate Carbon, built with a slightly firmer feel.

This offensive shakehand blade combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of Arylate Carbon. At 6.0 mm thick and 90 g on average, it is among the thicker and heavier offensive shakehand blades we carry. It suits players who want to use that weight to attack with both forehand and backhand from mid-distance.

Features

• A blade construction of 5 wood plies layered with 2 sheets of Arylate Carbon.
• The reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) of 11.4 is standard among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• At 6.0 mm thick and 90 g on average, it is among the thicker, heavier offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 10.8 is on the higher side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• You can choose between an FL (Flared) or ST (Straight) grip.

Recommended for

• Players who want to build their attack with both forehand and backhand from mid-distance
• Those looking for an offensive blade with some thickness and weight

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property 11.4 is standard among our offensive shakehand blades, so the bounce is not too strong.
• The thickness and weight make it easier to generate power.
• You can choose between 2 grips: FL and ST.

Things to consider

• At 90 g on average, it is somewhat heavy, and may take some getting used to when swinging through the ball.
• Among Arylate Carbon blades, this one is built with a somewhat firmer feel, which may not suit players who prefer a softer feel.
• As a wood blade, there is some natural variation in weight and dimensions from piece to piece.

Specifications

Figures are the manufacturer's published values. Speed, spin, arc, sponge hardness, reaction property and vibration property are Butterfly's own indices.

FAQ

Q. What is the difference between FL and ST?

A. The FL (Flared) grip widens toward the end, at 25 mm thick and 34 mm across the end. The ST (Straight) grip is straight and slightly slimmer, at 23 mm thick and 28 mm across the end. Choose based on which feels better in your hand.

Q. What is the blade's construction?

A. It combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of Arylate Carbon, for a blade thickness of 6.0 mm.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• Rubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, glue and edge tape.
• The average weight is a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.