Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC CS Table Tennis Blade - AL Carbon Fiber Blade - Harimoto Innerforce ALC CS Blade - Chinese Penhold Handle Type - Made in Japan

The Harimoto Innerforce ALC blade has been such a huge success, that a Chinese Penhold version was created. Using the same Arylate-Carbon, which produces a high degree of speed without a loss of feel. This blade is Chinese penhold style, making it a little wider, which changes the vibration to 9.4 from the Shakehands version that is 9.2. Because it is a short handle Chinese style blade, it has a potential to be top heavy. Putting on Dignics 80 on the forehand, and a softer rubber like Roundell on the backhand is a ideal set up for an attacker. For the Dignics line of rubber the 05 has the highest trajectory, and lands the shortest distance on the table. The 80 has the second highest, and lands in the middle of the table. The 64 has the lowest trajectory, and the longest travel path landing deepest on the table. If you are a player that wants to have a harder feel using Spring Sponge technology, then the Tenergy line of rubbers is a fantastic choice. It is not as tacky as a topsheet as the Dignics rubber, but it will provide the added explosion you need off the racket that gives high comfort to your attack shots. To add more grip to this blade you can get the Soft Grip Tape. It provides grip and comfort to the racket handle. Another great choice for racket care is adding side tape to the blade. It can protect the wood in the event it is hit on the table.

• The Harimoto blade ALC is so popular amongst shake players that it has been converted to the Chinese Penhold style
• The Innerforce layers create a high degree of speed, and the slight head size supports that power being created effortlessly
• The Chinese style version of the blade supports aggressive play with the forehand and backhand
• This is one of the best blades at giving the "feeling of grasping the ball" longer for added control while playing attack shots
• This blade is slightly wider than the shakehands version putting the vibration at 9. 4