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★ Community favourite
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.
330Reddit mentions
76%positive sentiment
22%recommend it
7players use it (flair data)
Characteristics
Speed
9.0
Spin
8.5
Control
8.0
Consistency
7.5
Stiffness
8.0
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"
Recommended by player level
Beginner
21%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
19%
Playing style fit
29%
Attacking
21%
All-round
22%
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Where to buy
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.
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