I used this blade for a few years before I switched to Butterfly Innerforce, thinking the IF will provide more wood feel and control. I started to like IF because it has more dwell time. However, in a game when you play against strong players, Innerforce just put you at disadvantage. It is slow and you have to hit hard to generate speed, and therefore your motion needs to be big, and you will often be out of balance.
Last night, out of frustration, I switched back to TB ALC during a game and what a difference it made. Every stroke, with the same motion, is more powerful. And to control it, you can't use too much force. But that is a good thing. A little bit of motion and the ball is to the other side, and it's easier for you to recover and ready for next stroke. But you don't need to very often, because it's just much more powerful and my opponent can't return my stroke!
So now I am fully committed to this old bad boy, TB ALC. It doesn't provide as much feel as IF, and sometimes you really need to be careful with the stroke because it is very easy to hit it over the table. But the result is clear. With TB ALC, you win more points. That's what matters.
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→ Offensive Blades → Butterfly Timo Boll ALC
→ Butterfly Blades → Butterfly Timo Boll ALC
Butterfly Timo Boll ALC
Timo Boll's Model • The blade of choice of Butterfly's Timo Boll. Class: OFF Head Size: 157x150mm Weight: 86g Review by TableTennisDaily:
• Alongside Butterfly's technicians, Timo helped design this ALC blade which offers a touch more speed than his previous model, yet allows for the heavy topspin strokes he is known for.
• Offers the maximum blend of speed, heavy spin & control.
Style: Attack
Plies: 5W+2ALC
Thickness: 5.8mm
Made in: Japan
Anatomic Handle Size:100x24mm
Flared Handle Size: 100x24mm
Straight Handle Size: 100x22mm
Reaction: 118
Vibration: 103
FAQ: Does Megaspin sell Japan-made Butterfly blades?
Some Butterfly blades like Korbel and Grubba are produced in factories both in Europe and in Japan, so they exist in 2 variants. When a Japanese blade has a Europe-made version, we always carry the Japanese variant. Other blades like Butterfly Timo Boll Offensive are only made in China so we cannot carry a Japanese variant of these blades.
FAQ: Do Butterfly blades come pre-sealed?
All Butterfly blades come pre-sealed from the factory. There is no need to add blade sealing but you may if you require additional protection.
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Blade Weight Variations - Actual blade weight may vary by up to 8g.
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Still a legendary blade. Not many composite blade can compare with it. High performance looping and heavy spin oriented player will benefit most.
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