Weight
86g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
156x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Lin (ALC)
Lemuria Lin (ALC) is a hybrid blade engineered to deliver a high-performance offensive experience reminiscent of premium ALC models. It combines Koto outer plies with Arylate Carbon layers to create a balanced feel that excels in speed, spin, and control. Designed for players who favor aggressive, spin-oriented attacks from mid-distance, this blade offers a crisp, medium-hard touch with excellent dwell time for powerful loops. Its construction provides a dynamic weight balance that supports fast swings and precise placement, making it a compelling choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking professional characteristics at a more accessible price point.
This 7-ply hybrid construction features Koto outer plies and ALC fiber layers sandwiching Limba and Kiri wood. The design aims to blend speed from the ALC and Koto with enhanced dwell time and a comfortable feel from the inner wood plies, typical of blades targeting high-performance offensive play.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Our testing shows this is a fast blade, well-suited for offensive play. The combination of Koto outer plies and ALC layers generates quick acceleration and powerful drives, allowing players to execute aggressive shots with confidence. It competes effectively with higher-end blades in its speed category.
Despite its high speed, the blade maintains impressive control, enabling precise placement and tactical play. The ALC and wood composition provides a stable, predictable feel that supports both powerful attacks and nuanced touch shots, which is crucial for a balanced offensive strategy.
The blade offers a stiff, medium-hard feel that provides clear, direct feedback on ball contact. This tactile response helps players develop touch and execute precise shots, which is particularly beneficial for offensive play requiring both power and control.
It produces a medium-high throw angle, ideal for generating heavy topspin and effective loop drives. This trajectory helps players clear the net with spin and depth, supporting an offensive, spin-focused game.
The ALC and wood ply construction promotes excellent dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the blade for enhanced spin generation. This characteristic is key for creating heavy topspin loops and controlled, spin-oriented attacks.
The hybrid construction results in a medium flexibility, striking a balance between stiffness for power and a slight give for control. This makes it versatile for both driving and looping techniques.
It delivers a moderate level of vibration, offering enough feedback to feel the ball without being harsh or overwhelming. This balanced sensation contributes to both control during touch play and confidence in power shots.
Players report good manufacturing quality for its price range, with smooth finishes and comfortable handles. While minor inconsistencies may exist compared to top-tier brands, the overall construction is solid and reliable, offering excellent value for performance-oriented players.
Technology
Lemuria Lin (ALC) utilizes Arylate Carbon (ALC) fiber layers, known for enhancing dwell time and spin potential while providing a softer feel than traditional carbon. Sandwiched between Koto outer plies and inner Limba/Kiri wood layers, this construction balances crisp speed from the Koto with ball-holding characteristics from the ALC and soft inner plies. The design aims to deliver professional-level performance—facilitating powerful loops, spin variations, and controlled drives—at a more accessible price point, making advanced hybrid technology available to a wider range of players.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Lin Gaoyuan
While Lin Gaoyuan uses the Butterfly Lin Gaoyuan ALC, the Lemuria Lin (ALC) is marketed with a similar construction and performance profile. Players who admire his aggressive, spin-oriented style or the characteristics of his signature blade may find this an appealing and more affordable alternative.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Lin Gaoyuan ALC
TTSensei experts note this blade is widely regarded as a very close alternative, featuring a similar 5+2 ply construction with Koto outer plies and ALC inner layers. It aims to deliver comparable feel, speed, and control for offensive play, primarily differing in price and brand recognition while offering a budget-friendly option.
Butterfly Timo Boll ALC
Our testing shows similarities in construction and performance, with both blades using Koto and ALC layers. Players report the Lemuria Lin (ALC) shares comparable stiffness and offensive characteristics, providing a more accessible entry point to this category of high-performance blades.