Timo Boll Spirit-Timo Boll ALC-Innerforce blades

hazzaa96 · Jun 26, 2015

Hello I am looking for one of these blades for my setup for the upcoming season. I am currently using the Joola Fever blade but I am looking for a blade that offers good speed with good control for blocking (heavy topspin) as well as good for looping and smashing when I need to. I will be using the flared grip as that's the most comfortable for me if you could give me any recommendations on the blades listed or other blades that will do the job.

Also the setup will be Tenergy 05 on forehand and Tenergy 05fx on backhand any recommendations will be appreciated

Kaizoku · Jun 26, 2015

I think any off- or off blade would do the trick. Though best to get a well reputable blade ofc.
Both those blades have good ratings and would work well for the purpose. In the end it's the technique that matters...
Joola Fever is not a slow blade either, but I guess you want something slightly faster?
With that said, TB Spirit is probably not any faster than the Joola Fever... (although the feel would probs be different)
If you want a faster blade I'd go for Timo Boll ALC in which case.

hazzaa96 · Jun 26, 2015

First of all thanks for the reply appreciate it. I'm not really looking for anything faster than the fever because as you say it is already fast enough but a similar amount of speed whilst have a good amount of control.

Brookerbig · Jun 27, 2015

U should try Innerforce alc .
Wooden feel, high control, nice blocking and looping, fast enough, blade shine mid distance, comfortable flared handle (bigger than timo alc or spirit ).

hazzaa96 · Jun 27, 2015

Thanks for the reply brookerbig. I was looking into the innerforce alc blade but was put of because I have heard it is pretty slow. The control of the blade is ideal for me but want a similar speed of my current blade (maybe a bit slower). With that being said would you recommend me to get the new innerforce layer series of the old version then thanks again.

UpSideDownCarl · Jun 27, 2015

I would keep what you have. The Fever is a good blade. I don't think the Timo blades have more control. I only know the old InnerForce but those have great control.

The InnerForce has more than enough speed. When you do touch stuff it is slow and not bouncy how you want it. And when you take a bigger swing it goes faster because the bigger swing gets you to the ALC layer.

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hazzaa96 · Jun 27, 2015

Thanks for the reply Carl. I will most probably buy the old innerforce alc. Sorry once again I know it has good control but do you personally think it is quick enough for loops away from the table and smashes thanks again

UpSideDownCarl · Jun 28, 2015

Yes. Definitely. Once you are looping with a full swing it has more than enough speed. Close to the speed of the TB ALC if your technique is good.

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Brookerbig · Jun 28, 2015

I' ve old inner alc . Mid or away distance play like a rocket with gps

UpSideDownCarl · Jun 28, 2015

Brookerbig said:
I' ve old inner alc . Mid or away distance play like a rocket with gps

That is a great way to describe it. Mid distance it plays like a rocket with gps.

I love that.

hazzaa96 · Jun 28, 2015

Thank you. I know this may sound like a random and stupid question haha but does the colour of the handle wear away after time or not thanks again

UpSideDownCarl · Jun 28, 2015

hazzaa96 said:
Thank you. I know this may sound like a random and stupid question haha but does the colour of the handle wear away after time or not thanks again

The handle gets covered with sweat and dirty. The color fades a little. But it does not wear away completely.

Here is the handle of a TB ZLF after 1.5 years of steady use:

The colors are different but not that different. You can see they are not as bright. You can see that they have faded and there is dirt. But they are still there. I personally think a racket looks better after it has some use. I don't think it makes much difference that it looks like it has been used. But that is what happens so you can see. It won't look new for ever.

hazzaa96 · Jun 28, 2015

Ok Carl thanks would you personally say then Carl that a blade can last a lifetime whilst still maintaining the colour of the handle or do you think say after 20 years the colour of the handle will be gone completely thanks again appreciate the replies

hazzaa96 · Jun 28, 2015

I notice brookerbig that you use the innerforce alc with tenergy 05 is this a good forehand setup and how long have you had your blade for?

UpSideDownCarl · Jun 28, 2015

hazzaa96 said:
Ok Carl thanks would you personally say then Carl that a blade can last a lifetime whilst still maintaining the colour of the handle or do you think say after 20 years the colour of the handle will be gone completely thanks again appreciate the replies

I realize the photo is of the less worn side of the handle. When I am home I will photo the other side. It is only a little more worn but you can see the way in which the color fades.

I don't think the color will disappear after 20 years but it will fade if you are using it. I have seen a Clipper from 1991 and the red in the handle is still red. But it doesn't look bright and new the way it did when it was new.

But I have to confess, this is really a silly form of inquiry for a racket. If you play 20 years straight with one racket it is going to get darn dirty and soaked with sweat unless you are not REALLY playing with it. If you get the racket, just relax and play with it. The bigger issue is that all rackets are subject to breakage. If you don't accidentally ding or slam your racket into the edge of the table every so often, if you don't leave some playing sessions where you are covered with sweat and the handle of your racket has soaked up enough sweat for you to need to let it dry out, then you aren't really playing. Regardless of what racket you get, let yourself play all out and have fun with the racket. If it gets damaged to the point of not being playable, get a new racket.

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hazzaa96 · Jun 28, 2015

Thanks Carl appreciate the reply

Brookerbig · Jun 28, 2015

I used Innerforce ALC about 2 years .
I always changed rubber about 6 or 7 months. ( not regularly) cos i'm inner lvl and price is very high in my country .

UpSideDownCarl · Jun 30, 2015

Here is the more worn side of the handle:

Because that is the side of the racket that is facing my palm instead of my fingers, you get to see what the wear and discoloration look like more fully. That is from the accumulation of perspiration and dirt. It probably could be cleaned but the color would still look faded. And I think it would be foolish to clean wear that you and your racket earned.

But I like the look of this handle because all the colors are natural wood colors; even the writing on the handle and the circular label that says OSP are made of wood:

hazzaa96 · Jun 30, 2015

Thanks Carl I was just curious I ordered the innerforce alc today the old version

UpSideDownCarl · Jul 1, 2015

hazzaa96 said:
Thanks Carl I was just curious I ordered the innerforce alc today the old version

You will have fun with it. Those blades really have a lot of good wood feeling and play like wood in short game but play like carbon from mid-distance and farther where you need the extra power.

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