Butterfly Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce Super ALC Shakehand Blade

A blade with Super Arylate Carbon placed on the inside

The Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce Super ALC is an offensive shakehand blade with Inner Fiber construction. Its special material is 2 layers of Super Arylate Carbon, and its blade size of 158×152 mm is slightly larger than standard. It suits intermediate and higher-level players who attack from close to mid-distance from the table.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies plus 2 layers of Super Arylate Carbon (Inner Fiber construction).
• Inner Fiber construction places the special material toward the inside of the blade, closer to the center.
• Reaction property of 11.4 is around the middle, and vibration property of 9.5 is somewhat low.
• Blade size of 158×152 mm is a slightly larger design.
• Blade thickness 5.9 mm, average weight 87 g; grip available in 2 options, FL (Flared) and ST (Straight).

Recommended for

• Players who want to attack with counters and drives from close to mid-distance from the table
• Intermediate to advanced players who want a softer feel even with a special material inside

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The slightly larger blade gives a bit more margin on the hitting surface.
• Vibration property of 9.5 is somewhat low, indicating a softer feel on paper.
• Reaction property of 11.4 is around the middle, so the bounce isn't too strong.

Things to consider

• Reaction property of 11.4 is around the middle, which may feel lacking to players who prioritize bounce above all.
• Since the vibration property is somewhat low, indicating a softer feel on paper, it may not suit players who prefer a firmer feel.
• Because it contains a special material, the feel differs from an all-wood blade.

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 a construction that places a special material such as carbon toward the inside of the blade, closer to the center, rather than near the surface. This blade has 2 layers of Super Arylate Carbon placed inside a 5-ply wood blade.

Q. Which grip should I choose?

A. FL (Flared) widens toward the end, while ST (Straight) is straight and easy to re-grip. Grip size is 100×25×34 mm for FL and 100×23×28 mm for ST. Choose whichever feels more natural in your hand.

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.