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Nope didn't ask for anything, but You know that the weight is no way exact. Before summer I ordered 3 Alser all+.Did you ask for a heavy one or is that what you were sent?
The blurb says:
Based on the current Innerforce Layer ALC but with a thinner core. Reduced weight, lower vibration and a softer touch. Suitable for attacking players with the emphasis on spin.
Tees Sport have the weight down at 82 grams on average.
this is why I agree with Ben earlier in this thread.Nope didn't ask for anything, but You know that the weight is no way exact. Before summer I ordered 3 Alser all+.
This is an exquisite design, I can not get enough of it, (Thickness 5.9mm limba - walnut - auyous - walnut - limba).
The weights turn out to be 87grams 89grams and the last one 98grams. Where the h-ll did all those extra grams come from ? . Its all in the wood. As it turns out the last heavy one plays the best .
And the best of all it was a discontinuation sale so I got them for ~$25 each...
So the bottom line is when it comes to wood expect a difference between individuals.
Cheers
L-zr
I think it's worth highlighting that "serious player" in this context really means "semi pro" or "professional".this is why I agree with Ben earlier in this thread.
Any serious player will want to feel the blade in the hand and test the vibration.
Lin Yunju had about 50 blades sent to him and only 2 felt correct from the hand test.
So Butterfly made more and sent him another 50 to choose.
This was before Lin's blade came out. It was still a custom unmodelled Butterfly blade at the time.
In Asia, there are lots of TT retail shops.I think it's worth highlighting that "serious player" in this context really means "semi pro" or "professional".
I would bet that the vast majority of "serious players" across the Globe do not go to the extreme of testing multiple blades etc.
Mainly because they simply don't have the ability to do so! 😂
When I speak to all of the best players in the counties where I live - Most of them don't care about equipment in the slightest.
It's only the odd few at the amateur level, and then the actual pro's who have the ability and understanding to care.
Very interesting. Do you have any ideas about why that might be? Maybe the coaches have some preference for more direct outer carbon blades? Or maybe the kids just want to copy Lin Yun-Ju?Its interesting that innerforce blades haven't really taken off in the Taiwan's TT schools
Viscaria is likely the most used among males (and from there, it shared off some its market share to Super Viscaria)Very interesting. Do you have any ideas about why that might be? Maybe the coaches have some preference for more direct outer carbon blades? Or maybe the kids just want to copy Lin Yun-Ju?
No, not at all. The thin surface layer doesn't affect the frequency as much as the stiffness of the overall structure. So you can have 1500Hz with a Limba/Limba/... blade (like Ma Long's blade) or 1200Hz with Koto top (like a Yinhe E1 with Koto/Spruce/..).Why does the 970xx have the lowest frequency? Shouldnt the Koto surface make it harder with higher frequency?
Interesting, my friend. I agree. If you really want a change from outer ALC like Timo Boll, the Harimoto ALC is a good choice.Hey Hazza,
I personally don't buy into the level of detail that others do when it comes to picking the blade.
I understand that different types of wood will give a different feeling, but at the same time, I also know the design of the handle gives me more emotion when using the blade!
So, question back to you...... Why are you looking to change?
Are you following my footsteps and thinking that an Innerforce offers more control than the Outer carbon blades, but provide the same level of power/speed?
At least, that's how I justified buying a new blade 😅
The Ovtcharov is about as close to an Outer carbon blade as I've tried (it's my current blade of choice).
I really don't see any great advantage over the TB ALC for 99.9999% of players - They are just too similar.
If you wanted to take a noticeable drop in speed from the Outer carbon blades (but still have a fast blade), I'd go for the Harimoto ALC.
I found that was a blocking machine and really controlled, whilst still having plenty of speed when you needed it.
Also, you get extra volume on your "CHO's", which is an added bonus
But when I say "noticeable drop in speed", please don't think it's slow. All I mean is that there is a very very small noticeable feeling that it's not quite as fast as the TB ALC for example - Something you don't really get with the Ovtcharov.
As for the Flared handle, I hate it in general anyway - Always straight for me, but this is personal preference and I don't think there is enough in it to change your handle based on certain shots.