Butterfly Garaydia ALC

The Galaxy T4 by Yinhe is a composite blade with a unique composition that combines high-performance carbon fiber with traditional wood. The blade is designed for offensive play and provides excellent power and control.

The Galaxy T4 is suitable for advanced players who are looking for a blade that offers a balance of speed and spin. The blade is also lightweight and well-balanced, making it easy to maneuver.

Overall, the Galaxy T4 is a high-quality blade that is well-suited for offensive play. It is a good choice for players who are looking for a blade that offers a combination of power, control, and spin.

The Primorac is a well-rounded blade that excels in all areas of table tennis. It is a great choice for beginners and intermediate players who want a blade that can do it all.

The Primorac is made from five plies of wood, with a hinoki outer ply. This construction gives the blade a good balance of speed, control, and spin. The hinoki outer ply provides the blade with a crisp feel and a nice pop on contact with the ball.

The Primorac is also very well-made. It is constructed with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. The blade is durable and will last for many years of use.

Overall, the Primorac is a great choice for table tennis players of all levels. It is a well-rounded blade that can do it all.

Love this blade from the first touch. The grip and weight are just right for my big palm. I started playing tournaments with it after the first try and managed to beat a couple of strong players. It helps to perform stable blocks and start looping from underpin balls.

Also, I like the weight. Mine is 82 gr. I paired it with Battle2 provincial FH and GoldArc 8 on BH. The speed and control are just right. The throw angle is much lower than SZLC blades, which helps on blocks and short play, but you won’t have problems doing topspins. I don’t know how it works, but I like it. :)

Love this blade. Using it with Tenergy 05 on FH and Joola Golden Tango PS on BH, and they work really well together. It’s a very fast blade, so it’s not suitable for beginners. However, for an offensive blade, it has great feel and control, making it one of the best out there. I absolutely love the handle as well.

The trajectory feels low, so good technique and timing are required, or the ball can go out of the table quite easily. The blade feels quite stiff, and because of the two ALC fibers, you don’t feel much of the ball or any vibration. I never find it hard to create power from any distance, and if you use your body and the right movement in your strokes, you will produce some killer shots!

I recommend it to players who want to play a fast, spinny, offensive game, but also seek some control. It’s a great blade.

Comfortable to hold, but I haven’t felt anything particularly remarkable about this blade. However, I haven’t encountered any significant drawbacks either.

Crisp feel, do-everything blade. Large sweet spot, variable speed, and great control, which depend on the user’s skill, as does the spin. Makes many different rubbers shine and brings out the best in most of them.

I love this blade. After changing many times, including 729, Zhang Alc, TMB ALC, and Sardius, I have finally found my perfect blade in the Garaydia ALC. It offers excellent control and speed, and the logo is simply stunning. I can now finally stop searching for the perfect blade and simply enjoy playing with this one.

This blade is quite special and works great with poly balls. With the right rubbers, this blade is a great offensive blade for controlling the game. It’s not just a looping or blocking blade; it’s a mix of both. Garaydia ALC matches perfectly with T05 rubbers, but it will work well with any medium-hard EURO/JAP rubbers.

I tried some tacky Chinese rubbers on the forehand (untuned), and they were hard to use due to the throw, not the speed. The blade has a medium throw, so anything with a medium-high throw will work. It’s the perfect blade for blocking; it’s as stable as Viscaria and has an even more crisp touch.

With poly balls, I would bet it’s one of the most controllable offensive blades for an all-around offensive game. You can execute all shots with this blade. It shines near the table thanks to the crisp, direct feel. You can block hard attacks with a slightly closed head (T05max on BH) and vary the pace of the ball. Loops look perfectly the same if you have the right technique.

If you are a Tenergy user and poly balls make you mad, maybe Garaydia ALC is the answer. It’s perfect with them. You can’t go wrong with this blade. It’s a premium offensive blade with great control; it’s not springy but has a kick if you want it. It’s very linear, straight, and direct. You can play slow, spinny loops and then just drive the opponent all around with no worries about too high or too long balls.

This blade has all the properties of ALC (great balance between harness and stiffness - perfect dwell time for modern games) and the soft but direct feel of Hinoki, with a sensational feel of the ball. No vibrations at all, crisp ball contact but not dull. I would rather look for something more flexible if you want to use tacky hard rubber on the FH side.

I would not recommend it for a first blade, but if you have the basics, pairing this blade with more controllable rubbers (FX versions, XVE/XVP, etc.) is sure to provide everything you need. Enough spin, speed, and control. A must-have!

It’s tough to provide specific ratings here, as they’re subjective based on your past experiences with blades.

I currently own the Garaydia ALC and ZLC blades. The ALC is noticeably slower and slightly less stiff than the ZLC. Both blades are quite hard and stiff compared to other options. However, they’re not as rigid as 7-ply all-wood blades like the Timo Boll W7, Ebenholz 7, or Mazunov. The Garaydia blades are slightly lighter, resulting in a bit more flex. If you prioritize blocking over looping or hitting, a stiff 7-ply blade might be more suitable.

The Garaydia ALC has become my preferred blade. It excels in all aspects of the game, except for chopping. It may feel slightly weaker off the table than other power blades, but it’s still far from being a beginner’s blade.

I previously used the Liu Shiwen blade, and the ALC has addressed all the issues I had with it. It offers slightly more speed, stiffness, thickness, and weight. The Butterfly blade comparison chart is quite accurate, and it’s a valuable resource before purchasing a Butterfly blade.

I’ve paired the ALC with OX long pips (D.Techs), resulting in incredible reversal capabilities. Blocked topspins produce heavy backspin, causing significant problems for opponents. The only drawback is the blade’s very light weight, around 140 grams with inverted Tenergry 25 rubber on one side. This makes it ideal for looping near the table and at mid-distance. Blocks are stable and consistent with some pace behind them. However, it may be too fast for passive defending unless you possess the necessary skills.

The Garaydia ALC is a definite upgrade from the Innerforce Layer blade, offering greater hardness and speed. It complements a block and drive playing style better than stepping back and power looping most balls. If you prefer the latter, consider blades from the Innerforce Layer series, Timo Boll Spirit, Boll ALC, or Zhang Jike ALC.

Fantastic blade in all aspects. This one is a game changer. The low arc suits me really well, and it has a slight flex to it which seems to make “wristing” the short, sharp underspin balls really easy. I will not be buying another blade until this one breaks.

Middistance looping is a breeze, and at 125 bucks, the price is fairly high but totally worth it if it suits you like it does me.

Away from the table, it may lack a bit of power if you have lazy footwork and poor body form in your strokes but with correct form and good use of the wrist, it can really get some powerful shots going, maybe because it’s much thicker than other blades of years past.

Highly recommended if you’ve been training for 1 year +

Will be updating this review as I play with it a bit more… it was quite the risk buying it because of no reviews! (or only one…