Butterfly Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce SUPER ALC Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese penhold blade with an Inner Fiber® construction, reaction property 11.4 and a softer feel

This Chinese penhold blade layers 2 plies of Super Arylate Carbon into 5 wood plies in an Inner Fiber® construction. Its reaction property of 11.4 is about in the middle among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, and its vibration property (vibration frequency; a higher value tends to feel harder) of 9.7 is a bit low. It suits players who want stable shots from close to the table through a bit further back.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies + 2 Super Arylate Carbon plies (Inner Fiber® construction)
• Reaction property of 11.4 is about in the middle among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, and vibration property of 9.7 is a bit low
• Blade thickness of 5.9 mm is on the thicker side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Average weight of 85 g, with a grip size of 82×24×32 mm
• Made in Japan, with a round 161×150 mm blade

Recommended for

• Players who want to add spin when returning an opponent's powerful shots
• Those who want a moderate bounce along with a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Vibration property of 9.7 is a bit low among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, indicating a softer feel on paper
• The Inner Fiber® construction combined with Super Arylate Carbon makes a ball-holding sensation easy to feel
• At an average weight of 85 g, it's a fairly standard weight among the Chinese penhold blades we carry

Things to consider

• As a special-material blade aimed at intermediate to advanced players, those just starting out may need time to get used to the bounce
• Reaction property of 11.4 is about in the middle among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, which may feel lacking for those who want especially strong bounce
• Because the vibration property is a bit low, indicating a softer feel on paper, it may not suit those 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 are the features of the Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce SUPER ALC-CS?

A. It layers 2 plies of Super Arylate Carbon into 5 wood plies in an Inner Fiber® construction. Its reaction property of 11.4 is about in the middle among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, and its vibration property of 9.7 is a bit low.

Q. How thick is the blade?

A. The blade thickness is 5.9 mm, which is on the thicker side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry.

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.