Harimoto innerforce alc

[TTGuy]

Has anyone tried this blade if you have can you pls and pls tell the pros and cons and pls recommend some rubbers I am an allrounder-offensive-spinner playing from close to mid distance player why I say that I am and allround and offensive player because most of the time I play allround but sometimes I play offensively in important matches. I need a hard rubber on my forehand and medium hard on my backhand I mostly look for durability, speed and more spin in a rubber pls rate it out of 10 in these characteristics.

 

[Tyce]

I'm gonna go ahead and refer you to the search. There's a TTD video review and loads of discussion about this blade.

 

[tzifos]

ChatGPT, said:
✅ Pros & ❌ Cons

Pros
Strong control and stability, especially close to the table
Great for variation in defense and blocking
Feels like pure wood at low power but stiffens on big loops
Excellent spin generation when paired with harder rubbers

Cons
Not a high-speed blade; lacks explosive power without proper technique
Head‑heavy if paired with thick/hard rubbers
Expensive compared to non‑Butterfly blades
Dwell time is shorter; mixing rubbers that are too spinny may reduce touch shots

🔍 Summary Table (Rated 0–10)
Characteristic Rating
Control 9
Spin 8.5
Speed Potential 7
Feedback/Dwell 8
Head‑heavy with thick rubbers 6
🎯 Rubber Recommendations

Given your style (all‑round offensive spinners, close/mid‑distance; hard FH, medium‑hard BH, focusing on durability, speed, spin):
Forehand (Hard Rubber)

Butterfly Dignics 09c
High spin, good arc, hard sponge around 42 °, well suited to IF ALC
Ratings: Speed — 9/10, Spin — 9.5/10, Durability — 8/10

Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard
Balanced speed and spin; pro-level control
Ratings: Speed — 8.5/10, Spin — 9/10, Durability — 8/10

Donic Desto F3
Slightly softer but durable and spin‑focused
Ratings: Speed — 8/10, Spin — 8/10, Durability — 8/10

Backhand (Medium‑Hard Rubber)

Butterfly Tenergy 19 (T19)
Well‐matched with IF ALC for backhand; slightly softer bite than D09c
Ratings: Speed — 8/10, Spin — 8.5/10, Durability — 8/10

Butterfly Dignics 05 or Tenergy 05
Popular choice for drive & flick capabilities
Ratings: Speed — 8/10, Spin — 8.5/10, Durability — 8/10

Nittaku Fastarc G1
Harder, spinny, linear response—excellent mid-table looping
Ratings: Speed — 8/10, Spin — 8/10, Durability — 9/10

🧩 Suggested Combo (#1):
Forehand: Dignics 09c (Hard)
Backhand: Tenergy 19 (Medium‑hard)

This pairing exploits the IF ALC’s spin potential and control, giving powerful offense with manageable speed and great spin. Estimated overall rating (combined setup):
Durability: 8.5/10
Speed: 8.5/10
Spin: 9/10

💡 Tips
Try thin or 2.0 mm sheets; avoids overly heavy/rickety head‑heaviness
Give yourself time to adapt—carbon blades change timing & feel
If high‑throw/applications demand easier control, consider D05 or Rakza Z on backhand

🏅 Final Verdict
Blade totals: Control 9, Spin 8.5, Speed 7, Feel 8
FH 09c + BH T19 combo: Overall ~8.7/10 for your style
This setup gives high spin, solid speed, durable rubbers, and balanced control.

 

[Tyce]

ChatGPT told me Viscaria has a Limba top layer.

 

[tzifos]

ChatGPT told me Viscaria has a Limba top layer.

It was too young at that time. Now:

 

[Tyce]

It was too young at that time. Now:

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I did correct it at the time but just saying, you can't assume the data is correct.

 

[KM1976]

Has anyone tried this blade if you have can you pls and pls tell the pros and cons and pls recommend some rubbers I am an allrounder-offensive-spinner playing from close to mid distance player why I say that I am and allround and offensive player because most of the time I play allround but sometimes I play offensively in important matches. I need a hard rubber on my forehand and medium hard on my backhand I mostly look for durability, speed and more spin in a rubber pls rate it out of 10 in these characteristics.

This blade is fast but offers a very good dwell time. It works really well on all aspects be it serve, receive and attacks and also while you are back foot and defending against attacks. So nothing new here and I think Dan and Tom did an excellent job in their review and my findings align more or less to the review.
From rubbers perspective, I would suggest that you put your current rubbers on this blade and test it out. That way you will have lesser variables to measure and can have an objective assessment of this blade.