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Butterfly Harimoto ALC
$185 · 1700+
An offensive blade suited to advanced players (USATT 1700+). Community data rates it 76% positive across 330 r/tabletennis mentions. ALC carbon blade used by Tomokazu Harimoto. Powerful and direct with a slightly softer feel than the FZD ALC. Built for explosive modern topspin.
Characteristics
What the community says
Based on 330 mentions across 14,000+ r/tabletennis discussions
"Butterfly manufacturing quality very accurate and consistent"
"Flared handle enables relaxed full swing without grip slipping"
"Right stiffness for consistent blocking, works well with g-1 rubber"
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Frequently asked
Is the Butterfly Harimoto ALC good for beginners?
Not recommended for most beginners. The Butterfly Harimoto ALC is designed for advanced players (USATT 1700+) and delivers its best results with consistent, developed technique.
What rubber pairs well with the Butterfly Harimoto ALC?
Based on r/tabletennis community data (330 discussions), the Butterfly Harimoto ALC is most commonly paired with the Fastarc G-1, Evolution MX-P, and Dignics 05. These combinations appear most frequently across community recommendations.
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