Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC vs Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC | Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| feel | medium, high feel/dwell | hard outer + soft core, linear |
| handle | FL/ST/AN | FL/ST/AN/CS |
| plies | 5W+2 Inner Arylate-Carbon | 5W (all wood) |
| speed | OFF | OFF |
| thickness_mm | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| weight_g | 86 | 88 |
Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC
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Both are OFF blades for developed players, but one has carbon. The Innerforce Layer ALC adds a carbon kick and stability to an all-wood feel, with power on hard swings. The Ma Lin Extra Offensive is pure all-wood: fast yet linear, with a superb short game and pinpoint placement at unbeatable value, happiest close to mid-table.
Pick the Innerforce ALC for carbon stability and power, including from distance. Pick the Ma Lin EO for all-wood control, placement and value in a close-to-mid game.
FAQ
Which is better far from the table?
The Innerforce Layer ALC — its carbon adds power from distance. The Ma Lin EO is linear and best close to mid-table.
Which is better value?
The Ma Lin Extra Offensive; the Innerforce ALC is a premium carbon blade.