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So, it FINALLY arrived. After initially being touted for release on the 1st April, the UK STILL hasn't got them in stock, so I managed to get Butterfly Europe to send me one directly.
I'll update this as I learn more, but wanted to give you guys a few photos before my match tonight.
A few thoughts from me initially.......
The handle is a nice shape/size - Similar to the Garaydia series rather than the Timo Boll series (the TB blades are a little squarer, where as this is a bit rounder).
It could be nothing, but the Garaydia series feels a little bigger in the hand, but there really isn't much in it and Butterfly say they are the same size.
The "wings" of the Harimoto are quite prominent - So anyone with a high grip will likely want to sand them a little.
I love the overall design, but the feeling of the blade (the actual material/wood), doesn't feel as "premium" as the Garaydia ZLC I bought a few years ago.
That had a really smooth finish (maybe even too smooth), but just felt very very premium.
The Harimoto ALC has a similar texture to the Timo Boll ALC - A little rougher (still not rough, but rougher than the Garaydia), and it'll likely be easier to hold on to when sweaty!
The overall weight with rubbers attached is 190 grams, which is 4 grams heavier than my Tibhar VS Unlimited (expected due to the slightly larger head).
If anyone has any questions, let me know as I'm about to play the Silver medallist from the Commonwealth Games in 1974 (see if you can guess which one!)
I'll update this as I learn more, but wanted to give you guys a few photos before my match tonight.
A few thoughts from me initially.......
The handle is a nice shape/size - Similar to the Garaydia series rather than the Timo Boll series (the TB blades are a little squarer, where as this is a bit rounder).
It could be nothing, but the Garaydia series feels a little bigger in the hand, but there really isn't much in it and Butterfly say they are the same size.
The "wings" of the Harimoto are quite prominent - So anyone with a high grip will likely want to sand them a little.
I love the overall design, but the feeling of the blade (the actual material/wood), doesn't feel as "premium" as the Garaydia ZLC I bought a few years ago.
That had a really smooth finish (maybe even too smooth), but just felt very very premium.
The Harimoto ALC has a similar texture to the Timo Boll ALC - A little rougher (still not rough, but rougher than the Garaydia), and it'll likely be easier to hold on to when sweaty!
The overall weight with rubbers attached is 190 grams, which is 4 grams heavier than my Tibhar VS Unlimited (expected due to the slightly larger head).
If anyone has any questions, let me know as I'm about to play the Silver medallist from the Commonwealth Games in 1974 (see if you can guess which one!)