Butterfly Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce ALC Chinese Penhold Blade

A 6.0 mm Chinese-style penhold blade with Arylate Carbon and a softer feel

This is a Chinese-style penhold blade with Inner Fiber® construction, combining 5 wood plies with 2 layers of Arylate Carbon. Its reaction property is 10.7, and its vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) is 9.4, giving it a softer feel among our Chinese-style penhold blades. It suits players who want to get a solid hold on the ball.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies plus 2 layers of Arylate Carbon (Inner Fiber® construction).
• Reaction property of 10.7 and vibration property of 9.4 indicate a softer feel on paper.
• Blade thickness of 6.0 mm is somewhat thick among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.
• Average weight of 88 g is somewhat heavy among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.
• Made in Japan; the back has a natural wood finish with no cork.

Recommended for

• Players who prioritize stable shots over power
• Players who want a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Vibration property of 9.4 is somewhat low among our Chinese-style penhold blades, indicating a softer feel on paper.
• Arylate Carbon gives it stable bounce.
• The heavier average weight of 88 g tends to make it easier to put weight behind your shots.

Things to consider

• Because the average weight of 88 g is somewhat heavy, swinging through may take some getting used to.
• Reaction property of 10.7 is modest among our Chinese-style penhold blades, which may feel lacking to players who want strong bounce.
• Since the vibration property is somewhat low, indicating a softer feel on paper, it may not suit players who prefer a firmer feel.

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 Inner Fiber® construction?

A. It's Butterfly's name for a way of building in a special material, known for a feel of holding the ball on the blade. This one combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of Arylate Carbon.

Q. What if I want to apply rubber to only one side of a Chinese-style penhold?

A. If you apply rubber to only one side, you use a different-colored racket sheet on the back.

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.
• Rubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, 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.