Description
Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC “Power Spin” Proline Special
A high-performance Proline offensive setup pairing the controlled inner-carbon feel of the Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC with Dignics 09C on the forehand and Dignics 05 on the backhand.
The Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC Combo is designed for advanced players who want a powerful yet controlled blade with excellent stability for modern topspin play. The inner ALC construction provides a comfortable ball-holding feel, while the combination of Dignics 09C and Dignics 05 gives each side a distinct attacking purpose.
This is the exact racket used by Joao Monteiro, Portugal.
The tacky Dignics 09C forehand rubber is ideal for heavy opening loops, serves, short play, and powerful spin-based attacks. On the backhand, Dignics 05 offers a more direct and dynamic response for fast topspin, countering, blocking, and aggressive backhand exchanges.
Package Includes
- Blade: Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC
- Forehand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics 09C, 2.1 Thickness
- Backhand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics 05, 2.1 Thickness
- Handle: Flared (FL), Straight (ST)
- Professional assembly and edge tape included.
Why Choose This Combo?
- Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC
Offensive inner-carbon blade
Provides a blend of power, stability, control, and a softer ball-contact feel for modern topspin play.
- Dignics 09C — Forehand
Spin-focused forehand rubber
Delivers high grip, strong rotation, and excellent control for serves, opening loops, and powerful forehand attacks.
- Dignics 05 — Backhand
Dynamic backhand rubber
Supports fast topspin, countering, punch shots, blocks, and aggressive exchanges close to the table.
Key Performance Benefits
Heavy Forehand Spin and Control
Butterfly Dignics 09C on the forehand offers a grippy, tacky surface suited to players who create their own speed and spin. It provides excellent control during short play and service receive while allowing the player to produce heavy rotation when accelerating through the ball.
The forehand side is especially well suited for:
- Spinny opening loops against backspin.
- High-quality serves and short-ball play.
- Flicks and controlled over-the-table attacks.
- Powerful forehand loops.
- Counter-topspin from close to mid-distance.
- Placement-based attacks with heavy spin.
The combination of Dignics 09C and the Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC rewards active technique and precise contact.
Fast and Versatile Backhand Attacks
Dignics 05 on the backhand provides a more direct and dynamic response. Its familiar high-tension topsheet and springy performance are well suited to modern backhand strokes, particularly when quick timing and compact acceleration are required.
The backhand setup supports:
- Opening topspin against backspin.
- Fast backhand-to-backhand exchanges.
- Counter-topspin close to the table.
- Punch shots and active blocks.
- Backhand flicks and aggressive receive play.
- Stable transitions between defense and attack.
Dignics 05 gives the backhand a lively response while maintaining the grip and durability expected from the Dignics series.
Inner-Carbon Stability With a Controlled Feel
The Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC places the arylate-carbon layers closer to the core, creating a more controlled and comfortable response than many outer-carbon blades. This construction helps the blade hold the ball slightly longer, making it easier to generate spin and maintain control during opening attacks.
At the same time, the blade offers the stability and power needed for:
- Aggressive topspin rallies.
- Counter-attacks and high-pressure exchanges.
- Blocking against powerful opponents.
- Mid-distance looping.
- Fast direction changes and placement attacks.
This makes the blade a strong match for the contrasting qualities of Dignics 09C and Dignics 05.
Component Deep-Dive
The Blade: Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC
The Butterfly Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC is an offensive inner-carbon blade designed for players who want a combination of power, stability, and spin-friendly control. Its inner ALC construction provides a softer, more integrated carbon response while retaining the speed required for modern offensive play.
The blade is well suited to players who want to vary between controlled opening loops, close-table pressure, and powerful counter-topspin from mid-distance.
Best suited for:
- Advanced offensive players.
- Modern loopers and counter-loopers.
- Players who prefer an inner-carbon feel.
- Close-to-mid-distance attackers.
- Athletes seeking stability without an overly hard contact sensation.
The Forehand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics 09C
Dignics 09C combines a grippy, tacky topsheet with a firm sponge, producing strong spin potential and excellent control during active strokes. It is particularly effective for players who use the forehand to open against backspin and then dominate the rally with heavy topspin.
Best suited for:
- Heavy forehand opening loops.
- High-spin serves and receive play.
- Forehand flicks and short-ball attacks.
- Powerful loops against topspin.
- Players who use a full and committed forehand stroke.
The rubber performs best when the player actively engages the sponge and uses the topsheet to generate rotation.
The Backhand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics 05
Dignics 05 is a versatile high-performance rubber designed for modern attacking strokes. It provides a combination of speed, spin, grip, and stability, making it effective across a wide range of backhand techniques.
Best suited for:
- Backhand topspin and counter-topspin.
- Quick exchanges close to the table.
- Flicks and aggressive service returns.
- Active blocks and punch shots.
- Rallies that require fast changes in direction.
Its dynamic response complements the controlled, spin-oriented character of Dignics 09C on the forehand.
Who Is This Combo For?
This setup is ideal for:
- Advanced offensive players who want premium performance on both sides.
- Forehand-dominant attackers who value heavy spin and short-game control.
- Modern two-winged loopers who attack actively with both forehand and backhand.
- Players who counter-loop from close to mid-distance.
- Athletes who prefer an inner-carbon blade with a controlled ball feel.
- Players seeking a high-quality combination of spin, stability, speed, and durability.
- Those who want a tackier, more controlled forehand and a faster, more dynamic backhand.
Recommended Playing Style
Use the Dignics 09C forehand to serve with variation, control the short game, and open aggressively against backspin. Once the rally develops, use the forehand’s high spin potential to apply pressure through rotation, placement, and acceleration.
The Dignics 05 backhand can be used to maintain pressure during quick exchanges, open against backspin, counter incoming topspin, and redirect the ball to different areas of the table. The inner-carbon blade helps provide the stability needed to switch smoothly between controlled spin and powerful attack.
Recommended configuration: Butterfly Dignics 09C on the forehand and Dignics 05 on the backhand create a premium offensive combination with a spin-focused forehand, dynamic backhand, and stable inner-carbon foundation.
