Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC vs Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC
Butterfly’s Harimoto Innerforce ALC against Loki’s inner-carbon attacking blade, on each maker’s published specification, with a dated UK price and no claim that either one is better.
Both blades are five plies of wood with two inner carbon plies at 6.0mm, giving a softer touch and longer dwell than outer carbon. Butterfly gives the Harimoto Innerforce ALC a slightly larger 158×152mm head; the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC uses inner aramid carbon on a standard 157×150mm head with an ~89g estimate.
Head-to-Head Specification Comparison
Each maker’s own published figures, side by side. Speed, spin and control scales differ between brands, so compare those within a brand, not across.
| Specification | Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC | Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Offensive (Butterfly label) | OFF+ (Offensive) |
| Construction | 5 wood + 2 inner Arylate-Carbon (ALC, Innerfiber) | 5 wood + 2 inner Aramid Carbon |
| Face veneer | – | Limba |
| Thickness | 6.0mm | 6.0mm (±0.2mm) |
| Head size & weight | 158×152mm · ~94g (Tees Sport nominal; Butterfly publishes no weight) | 157×150mm · ~89g (estimate) |
| UK price | £179.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026) | £79.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament legality | ITTF legal (natural-wood rule) | ✔ Meets the ITTF 85% natural-wood rule |
Why This Pairing
The reasoning behind matching these two blades.
The Harimoto Innerforce ALC is the inner-carbon choice for attackers who want dwell first and power when they swing hard. The W81 Wei Shihao ADC matches its inner placement and thickness, which makes it the closest construction in the Loki range.
Note: Blades are compared against blades here, on construction, thickness and price. No two makers build a blade the same way, so expect real differences even where the category matches. This is our best-informed read on the closest Loki equivalent, not a claim that the two play identically.
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Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC
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Common questions
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC as good as the Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the W81 Wei Shihao ADC is objectively better than the Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Both blades are five plies of wood with two inner carbon plies at 6.0mm, giving a softer touch and longer dwell than outer carbon. Butterfly gives the Harimoto Innerforce ALC a slightly larger 158×152mm head; the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC uses inner aramid carbon on a standard 157×150mm head with an ~89g estimate.
What's the difference between the Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC and the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC?
Both are 5 wood + 2 inner carbon blades at 6.0mm. The Butterfly uses arylate carbon (ALC) and a 158×152mm head; the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC uses aramid carbon, a 157×150mm head and a Limba face. See the table above for weight and price.
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC meets the ITTF rule that a blade is at least 85% natural wood, so it’s legal for British League, county and local league play, the same as the Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC.
How much does the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC cost compared to the Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC?
The Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC is £179.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026). The Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC costs £79.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Specifications for the Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ALC are drawn from the maker’s own product listing; its UK price is from Tees Sport, checked 13 Oct 2026. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. Loki UK has no business relationship with or endorsement from Butterfly. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.