Butterfly Dimitrij Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC

Balanced, good control allows good blocks being 6.2mm thickness. Improved Innerforce for contemporary table tennis, but control on standard Innerforces is better.

Plays as good as or even better than Butterfly’s most expensive blades.

Well, I want to start by saying that I think this blade is underappreciated simply because it’s easy to play with if you physically fit, since it requires a lot of physicality to use, so a lot of people are either afraid to try it or just not built for it. My overall weight is 200 grams. Anyway, it is super easy to stop the ball, to receive shots or push long on the table, and it’s a beast away from the table; you just need to be able to do that. My advice is don’t hit the ball hard; you finish the play by 50 percent brushing the ball and 50 percent hitting—it’s the best combination for this blade. I play Tenergy 19 on my backhand (I think it’s nearly perfect, but I could use even slower rubbers) and Xiom Jekyll& Hyde C55 on my forehand (I tried, like everyone else, Dignics 09 °C, but I doubt I’m getting back to it).

I use this blade with general blue sponge Chinese rubber on the forehand side and with Butterfly Bugller short pimple rubber on the backhand side. The spin and dwell time of the racket are excellent, while the speed of the racket is incredible. Flat smashes are also good. Compared to the structure of the racket, it is a high-speed inner blade and also has quite good control in defense. In the part of hitting with short pimples, it may be too hard to control, but if you spend enough time with it, it will become a very difficult weapon to fight. The short pimple punch and flick is very dangerous, very fast, and strong.

I don’t think there’s any need left for me to buy any other blade than this one! All in one package, I must say. Good speed without compromising control, good feel with good dwell time. Best for touch play, looping, and close-to-mid-distance play.

Inner carbon hits when there’s need. It’s more of a like AI machine, lol.

Unbelievable blade, I must say. I use Fastarc G-1 on FH, and Rakza 7 on BH. This blade is out of this world when it comes to feeling; it has an extra dwell time to produce more spin when needed. Great speed with great control, with obviously great feeling. I am coming from an all-wood blade, but feeling was never compromised with this blade.

Tolle Klinge — ist einem Vollholz ähnlich, nur schneller. Ich spiele es zur Zeit mit Rakza 7 und bin sehr zufrieden.

Quality blade, similar to boll alc, but stiffer and heavier.

Used for a while now; love it, no better blade.

Solid blade, I love it. Best blade on the market.

This is the best racket in the world.

Por sus dimensiones es una madera realmente pesada (94 g en mi caso), tiene las medidas más grandes de toda la línea BT de ataque. No me percaté de que el mango (FL) es realmente grande comparado con las otras maderas que he tenido. No sé si debido a esto golpeo la bola tantas veces con el borde o canto al topear (tres veces por game al menos). He notado mayor velocidad en mis ataques y puedo topear fuerte o hacer loops controlados sin mucha dificultad. Para el contraataque se comporta bastante bien a media distancia. En mi caso la voy a cambiar pronto.

Similar to the Boll ALC, with better touch.

Unbelievable Blade.

This blade is amazing. It is so fast and spinny. Blocks and counters are amazing. The control is excellent. It is a great blade for all-around play. It is perfect for players who want to improve their game.

If you are looking for a new blade, I highly recommend this one. You will not be disappointed.

Amazing blade, the best I’ve ever used. I’ve used a lot of frames, mostly Butterfly. I use it with Tenergy 05 2.1 FH and Tenergy 05 1.9 BH.

It’s fairly fast, but because of tremendous control, it doesn’t feel so fast. Blocking, flat hitting, and smashing are very easy.

It’s also better close and mid to the table. Far from the table, it lacks a bit of power and spin. I would recommend this blade to anyone with an all-round/attacking style.

This blade is highly recommended for its exceptional backhand performance. However, the handle is excessively bulky. Modifying the handle by sanding it down to an appropriate size resulted in a noticeable head-heaviness. Consequently, individuals with large hands would find this blade to be an excellent choice.

The best blade I’ve tried. It surpasses Viscaria, Timoboll, and other ALC blades.

Unbelievable blade.

Loads of control whilst being able to keep good speed.

Would highly recommend.

Butterfly Dimitrij Ovtcharov FH: Dignics 09C BH: Dignics 05, later changed to Donic Bluestorm Z2

This is the blade that makes me seriously consider using Innerforce fiber in all my future games. You can expect the speed of a carbon blade, with good control due to the inner fiber placement.

I’ve been using it for 1 year, overall a very well-balanced blade. Looping creates heavy spin, and flat shots are where this blade truly shines. You can even give a flat shot to a heavily underspin ball (probably because of its weight). Dwell time is better than TB ALC. For rubbers, it’s advisable to use medium-thickness rubber (my game improved when changing to Donic), otherwise, the feeling of grasping the ball is lacking. For blocking, you need good technique; otherwise, the ball will go over the table.

For drawbacks, they are the weight and handle size. Paired with Dignics on both sides, it’s too heavy for my liking (around 195 grams). Also, the handle size is an issue for me. Somehow it’s kind of hard to maneuver a quick change from FH to BH, becoming a problem in quick/short games.

Overall a very nice quality blade and design, I rate it 9/10.

I’ve been playing with the Ovcharov blade since its release. I chose it after extensive research, as it aligned with my playstyle. Previously, I used Timo Boll ZLC, with Tibhar Evolution MX-P rubbers on both sides, offering an excellent combination.

However, the ZLC blade’s excessive vibration during drives hindered my performance. The Ovcharov blade, with its thicker structure, effectively resolved this issue. After over two and a half years of using the Ovcharov blade, I confidently attest to its exceptional balance, providing excellent feel, power, and speed.

After seven years of relying on Tibhar Evolution MX-P rubbers, I transitioned to DHS GoldArc 8 H47.5, offering superior spin while maintaining similar speed and feel. The combination of the Ovcharov blade and these DHS rubbers perfectly complements my playstyle. I am immensely satisfied with this setup and wouldn’t consider any other blade. If you’re searching for a reliable blade, I highly recommend giving this one a try – you won’t be disappointed.

Butterfly Dimitrij Ovtcharov FH: Dignics 09 °C BH: Dignics 05, later changed to Donic Bluestorm Z2

This is the blade that makes me seriously consider using inner fiber in all my future games. You can expect the speed from a carbon blade, with good control because of the inner fiber placement.

Been using it for 1 year, overall a very well-balanced blade. Looping creates heavy spin, and the flat shot is where this blade truly shines. You can even execute a flat shot against a heavy underspin ball (probably because of its weight). Dwell time is better than TB ALC. For rubbers, it is advisable to use medium thickness rubber (my game improved when changing to Donic), otherwise the feeling of grasping the ball is lacking. For blocking, you need good technique, otherwise the ball will go over the table.

As for the drawbacks, they are the weight and handle size. Paired with Dignics on both sides, it is too heavy for my liking (around 195 grams). The handle size is also an issue for me; somehow it is kind of hard to maneuver quick changes from FH to BH, which becomes a problem in quick or short games.

Overall, a very nice quality blade and design, rated 9/10.

Отличное качество.

The blade is thick, head heavy, and hard, resulting in minimal vibration. I initially played with Sieger PK50 on both sides, followed by two D09C’s.

Despite its innerforce-like construction, the ball springs out with the speed of an outer carbon blade. It is not suitable for gentle play, catering primarily to a powerful playing style.

The weight distribution towards the tip of the racket makes it feel heavy with heavier rubbers. However, when applied with power and in an ideal position, the quality of the shots is exceptional.

It is a solid choice for players with power, good skills, and the ability to execute all types of shots. It offers a balance between the speed of Timo Boll ALC and the dwell time of Innerforce.

Overall, it is a well-made and aesthetically pleasing blade with premium quality. It is a worthwhile purchase, especially for those looking to enhance their collection.

The quality and make of the wood is great. The packaging is even better. Playing characteristics, feels a bit low trajectory. The ball does not grip as much on this wood as much as I expected. The wood was very good on the blocks/counters, but on the drives I could not quite manage it. Tried Dignics 09 °C for forehand and Rasanter R45 for the backhand. I did notice that the backhand seemed much easier with it, even though I am a forehand dominant player.

All in all, a good wood if you are more of a backhand looper.

I have experimented with numerous bases and overlays. This blade stands out due to its exceptional durability, unlike many blades, including those from Butterfly. When compared to Viscaria, it exhibits superior liveliness, controllability, and spin generation. Additionally, it produces a higher arc with minimal vibration. It ranks among the best blades I have encountered, offering excellent topspin capabilities. However, it is not suitable for beginners due to its relatively fast pace. Once you experience its exceptional performance, you will be reluctant to use any other blade. Its stable sweet spot is sufficiently large.

Great blade! For your own good, do not buy it from tabletennis11.

Controllable speed with a nice soft touch for ball placement. Very explosive and violent when powering the ball. Outstanding when blocking. Good at pushing, flicking & opening up. Using medium-hard rubbers and the blade performs very well. Weight leaning a little toward the head of the blade. Good at looping, smashing, drop shots & kill shots. Best Butterfly blade I’ve used in a long time and it is designed for the modern game with a good amount of weight and size (keep in mind that flared handle blades weigh a tad more than straight handle blades). Weight equals more power. Flared handle fits in your hand and feels very comfortable (not too big or not too small but just right). Blade is very nice-looking and well-designed with top craftsmanship. Need good skills and technique to handle it (not for beginners). Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.

I bought this for my daughter. So far, it is very good. Especially on the backhand.

When is this blade coming back to Indonesian?

Very nice new inner-fiber blade from Butterfly. The blade weight is a little heavy at 96 grams (flared handle has more weight), but the weight isn’t noticeable because it is well-balanced. The weight helps in the modern game because the 40+ ball is a little heavier.

The gorgeous blade can be as powerful as you want it to be, depending on the rubber used. I applied Tibhar Evolution MX-S Max on both sides (heavier hard sponge) and the blade weight is 204 grams now.

The flared handle is very smooth and comfortable. It provides great touch and feel. Ball placement comes easily as long as proper technique is used. The blade blocks very well, and counter-attacking is good. It performs well at topspin, pushing, and open-ups.

The gorgeous blade comes in a very attractive box. Give it a try.

The best recommendation for players who like blades with high speed but still very easy to control. I think this blade also has the power to play long distances because of its thicker size. This is my best blade after using Viscaria for several years, but I prefer this blade because there is more modern thinking and technology in it.

Harganya Lumayan Mahal.

Bentuknya lebih tebal dari Blade ALC lainnya.

Cepat dan tebal seperti Amultar dan Primorac, hanya tidak getar dan terkontrol.

Cocok buat pemain yang suka adu cepat dan memberikan shocking kejutan, rally cepat serta bermain jauh dari meja.