Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC Offensive Shakehand Blade

An Inner Fiber racket with Arylate Carbon for added power.

The Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC is an offensive shakehand blade containing Arylate Carbon. Its blade thickness of 6.2 mm is on the thicker side among our offensive shakehand blades, and its reaction property is also slightly high. It suits intermediate and advanced players who want power behind their shots from a thicker blade.

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.
• At 6.2 mm, the blade thickness is on the thicker side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• Reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) 11.7 and vibration property (a guide to how firm the feel is) 10.5 are both slightly above the median.
• The average weight is 89 g, and the blade size is a Regular 158×152 mm.
• You can choose between 2 grips: FL (Flared) and ST (Straight).

Recommended for

• Players who want solid power from a thicker blade
• Intermediate to advanced players seeking a racket with bounce and a somewhat firmer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Despite being an Inner Fiber model, reaction property 11.7 gives it slightly high bounce.
• At 6.2 mm, the blade thickness is on the thicker side among our offensive shakehand blades, making it easier to hit solid shots.
• You can choose between 2 grips: FL and ST.

Things to consider

• Vibration property 10.5 is slightly above the median, indicating a somewhat firmer feel on paper.
• The average weight of 89 g is slightly above the median, and may take some getting used to when swinging through the ball.
• Because the reaction property is on the higher side, beginners may find the ball tends to float.

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 the difference between FL and ST?

A. FL (Flared) widens toward the end, while ST (Straight) is straight and easy to reposition your hand on. The grip size is 100×25×34 mm for FL and 100×23×28 mm for ST, with FL being thicker.

Q. What kind of material is Arylate Carbon?

A. It is one of the special materials used in Butterfly rackets. In this blade, 2 layers are placed toward the inside (closer to the center) of the 5 wood plies, a configuration called Inner Fiber.

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.