Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC Offensive Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade with Arylate Carbon built into an Inner Fiber construction.

The Innerforce Layer ALC is an offensive shakehand blade with 2 layers of Arylate Carbon placed inside 5 wood plies. Its reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) of 10.7 and vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 9.4 are on the low side among our offensive shakehand blades. It suits players who want to attack with an emphasis on control.

Features

• 2 sheets of Arylate Carbon are built into 5 wood plies using Inner Fiber construction, which places the special material toward the inside of the blade.
• The reaction property of 10.7 is modest among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The vibration property of 9.4 is also slightly low among our offensive shakehand blades, indicating a softer feel on paper.
• At 6.0 mm, the blade thickness is slightly thicker than our median of 5.8 mm.
• You can choose from 3 grips: FL (Flared), AN (Anatomic), and ST (Straight).

Recommended for

• Players who prefer a slightly thicker blade
• Those who want to choose the grip shape that suits them from 3 options
• Players who want controlled attacking play with bounce kept in check

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Both reaction and vibration properties are on the low side among our offensive shakehand blades, which tends to make the ball easier to control.
• Despite containing Arylate Carbon, it is built to keep bounce modest.
• You can choose from 3 grips: FL, AN, and ST.

Things to consider

• Because the reaction property is modest, players seeking powerful shots may find it lacking.
• The average weight of 91 g is slightly heavy for us, and players used to lighter blades may find it heavy.
• 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 Inner Fiber construction?

A. It is a construction that places special materials such as Arylate Carbon toward the inside of the blade. This model builds a carbon layer into the inside of the 5 wood plies.

Q. How many grip types are there?

A. There are 3: FL (Flared), AN (Anatomic), and ST (Straight). FL widens toward the end of the grip and AN bulges in the middle; both are 25 mm thick and 34 mm across the end. ST is straight, at 23 mm thick and 28 mm across the end.

Q. How thick is the blade?

A. The blade thickness is 6.0 mm, slightly thicker than the median (5.8 mm) for the offensive shakehand 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.
• 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.