{"product_id":"butterfly-outerforce-alc","title":"Butterfly Outerforce ALC Offensive Shakehand Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA blade with Arylate Carbon placed toward the outside, thick at 6.2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThe Outerforce ALC is an offensive shakehand blade with Outer Fiber construction. Its special material, 2 layers of Arylate Carbon, is placed toward the outside, and its blade thickness of 6.2 mm is on the thick side. Among Outer Fiber models, bounce is kept relatively modest, suiting intermediate players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlade composition: 5 wood plies plus 2 layers of Arylate Carbon (Outer Fiber construction).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOuter Fiber construction places the special material toward the outside of the blade, closer to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness of 6.2 mm is on the thicker side even among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReaction property of 11.4 is around the middle, and vibration property of 10.4 is somewhat high.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAverage weight 85 g; grip available in 3 options: FL (Flared), AN (Anatomic), and ST (Straight).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to try Outer Fiber construction starting from a lower-bounce model\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who prefer a solid feel from a thicker blade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe outside-placed special material tends to release the ball a little sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDespite a thick 6.2 mm blade, the average weight of 85 g is somewhat light.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can choose from 3 grips: FL, AN, and ST.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eReaction property of 11.4 is around the middle, which may feel lacking to players who want strong bounce.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eVibration property of 10.4 is a little above the median, indicating a somewhat firmer feel on paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause the blade is on the thicker side, switching from a thinner blade will change the feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eButterfly (Tamasu Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOffensive Shakehand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade composition\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5 wood plies + 2 Arylate Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eReaction property\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e11.4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eVibration property\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e10.4\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e157×150 mm (Regular)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGrip size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFL: 100×25×34 mm \/ ST: 100×23×28 mm \/ AN: 100×25×34 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eAverage weight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e85 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGrip options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFL (Flared), AN (Anatomic), ST (Straight)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFL: 37341 \/ ST: 37344 \/ AN: 37342\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRelease date\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMarch 21, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eFigures are the manufacturer's published values. Speed, spin, arc, sponge hardness, reaction property and vibration property are Butterfly's own indices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What is Outer Fiber construction?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. It's a construction that places a special material such as carbon toward the outside of the blade, closer to the surface. This blade has 2 layers of Arylate Carbon placed toward the outside of a 5-ply wood blade.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Which grip should I choose?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. FL (Flared) widens toward the end, ST (Straight) is straight, and AN (Anatomic) is contoured with a bulge in the middle. Grip size is 100×25×34 mm for FL and AN, and 100×23×28 mm for ST. As a general rule, choose whichever shape feels most natural in your hand.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnited 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, glue and edge tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe average weight is a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Butterfly","offers":[{"title":"FL (Flared)","offer_id":50504914600118,"sku":"BTF-37341","price":12850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"AN (Anatomic)","offer_id":50504914632886,"sku":"BTF-37342","price":13230.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"ST (Straight)","offer_id":50504914665654,"sku":"BTF-37344","price":13230.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/618cBLddeFL.jpg?v=1790336175","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/butterfly-outerforce-alc","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}