Butterfly Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce ALC

I use the Harimoto blade with two Joola Rhyzen ZGR rubbers. I can confidently say that it is the best blade I have ever used, surpassing the Timo Boll ALC, Viscaria, and Primorac Carbon. However, the Harimoto blade requires hard rubber; if you use soft rubber, your racket will become slow. The Harimoto blade generates a significant amount of topspin, making it ideal for topspin attackers who also prioritize blocking capabilities.

All wood feel but carbon kicks in when you hit it hard. Can be used by beginners when paired with Rozena rubbers, believe me. This can be your one and only blade for the rest of your table tennis life.

Used for 6 months with Rasanter R47 and Gewo ELPro 43. Initially, I experienced difficulty with weak pushes, but after adjusting my technique, I noticed significant improvement. The blade’s dwell time enables the creation of spin on fast topspins. The handle perfectly fits my average-sized palm.

Not a big fan. Waste of money.

Great blade!

Don’t buy in tabletennis11. There have been problems!

I find that true “defensive” blades are a bit too slow for my “A” game style, which is mainly attacking. I wouldn’t recommend it for this price tag.

This blade can be pretty good for an all-around game if you choose one weighing 85-86 grams and put not the fastest rubbers on it. It has very good control. However, if you choose a blade weighing 87+ grams with Dignics rubbers, it becomes a rocket launcher (of course, if you have proper technique and physical abilities).

My blade is 87 grams with Dignics 09c on the forehand and Dignics 05 on the backhand. It has a perfect balance of speed and control. Strong loop/counterloop and blocking are the bread and butter of these rubbers. If you’re into that style of play, go for it. It’s not for flat hitting or totally new players. It will be my spare blade with Apolonia ZLC for now; let’s see how it goes.

Love this blade! Great balance of spin, speed, and consistency!

Tested with Tenergy 05 and Rasanter R42 for four weeks, the “just Derevyanchen” blade exhibited very low control, low speed, and slow, ineffective strikes. The ball did not fly well, and the short game was rough. There was a bad ball feeling, and all elements of the game were sluggish. This blade from Butterfly was the most unfortunate, as it was a waste of money and time. The Corbel SK7 is a much better choice.

The heavy weight of 91g, combined with the large size and the large weight of the rubber, made this blade a trap for fools.

Do not trust the advertising!!!

I find the Harimoto blade more suitable for my playing style than the Viscaria. I pair it with Rozena rubber on both sides.

Key points:

- The larger head provides better grip and makes the blade head-heavy. - The feel is still crisp and responsive, but it offers slightly more control, particularly when blocking heavy topspins and fast balls. - The handle is of adequate thickness.

I have experimented with various blades, including the Viscaria, TBS (old and new), Xiom Ignito, Primorac Carbon, P700, and I ultimately settled on the Harimoto with Rozena. This combination provides me with a balanced feel that is neither too harsh nor too mushy. It offers appropriate speed at close and medium distances, with good spin and control. I find it well worth the $135 price point on Prott.

I have been using this blade with Tenergy 05 (forehand) and Tenergy 05 FX (backhand) for seven months. The backhand is amazing, and the blade generates significant spin on both sides.

This very slow blade is okay, even pretty good. However, it falls short of a very good rating due to its excessive price, which is simply ludicrous. If it were priced at $100, it would warrant a 10 out of 10 rating. But at $250, it is far from worth the investment. Instead, consider purchasing a Nittaku blade, which will provide a more satisfying experience and value for your money.

I hate when someone says it is slow. Yes, it is slow for you who play using soft ESN rubber. Then try hard rubber such as Tenergy 05 hard, Chinese rubber. And you will love it.

For me, it is the best ALC blade I ever tried. Better than new product of Viscaria, Timo Boll, ZLC, etc. (Old products are awesome, by the way.)

Played one that belongs to a friend. Overpriced as any Butterfly product. I have had composite blades before: Andro Treiber Z, Donic Waldner Carbon Senso, and DHS Hurricane 301, which has Hinoki, Limba, and Koto outer layers, respectively. And all of these are much better.

The Harimoto blade is a flexible blade, not a hard blade. It is not faster than Viscaria or Timo Boll ALC. However, when it comes to spin, it creates tons of spin, especially when it comes to your loops and top spins. I recommend using a hard sponge rubber on the forehand because it is a flexible blade, and a medium sponge rubber on the backhand.

Used by Tomokazu Harimoto, this blade is dedicated to his playing style: close-to-the-table controlled placement, with opportunistic power-looping attack. It comes with a limba outer supported by InnerLayer ALC for control and looping, on a larger footprint for close-to-the-table blocking and counterattack.

It is suggested to pair the forehand rubber with a harder sponge (i.e., MX-P 50) for power-looping attack and the backhand rubber with spin-oriented features (i.e., EL-S) for controlled placement.

The blade has a balanced, consistent, and simplistic design, which highlights his family value.

Blade Weight:

My blade weighs in at an exceptionally light 93 grams. This makes it highly maneuverable, allowing for swift and precise strokes during gameplay.

This blade is a spin machine, producing a tremendous amount of spin. I tested it with Dignics 09c on the forehand and Tenergy 05fx on the backhand.

It provides a crisp feeling when blocking. However, if you are seeking a direct trajectory shot, it requires more adjustment due to the softer wood and ALC carbon positioning, which result in a longer dwell time.

Mine is 88 grams with Rasanter R48 on the forehand and Tenergy 19 on the backhand. I previously used the Lin Gaoyuan ALC. Based on my style and level, this blade is perfect. It offers great control and spin, while still being fast enough. It excels at flicks, loops, and even flat shots with spin. While very controllable, if paired with hard 48-52 degree rubbers, the speed and spin are excellent. Dignics 05 is too expensive but perfect. Victas V22 will be my next forehand rubber as it’s quite similar to D05. I intend to try Joola Dynarys ACC on the backhand instead of T19. I hope this setup will perform well. Overall, I prefer the Harimoto Innerforce ALC to the Lin Gaoyuan and Viscaria.