Can I use Butterfly Tenergy rubbers on this blade?

Yes — the 729 Blue ALC accepts all standard rubbers including Tenergy series. However, with Tenergy's high speed and spin, the combination will be very fast — ensure your control level matches before committing to premium rubber.

Is this blade suitable for tournament play in India?

Yes — unbranded or non-ITTF-restricted blades are permitted in most TTFI domestic tournaments. Check specific tournament rules, but ALC blades like this are generally tournament-legal.

How does this compare to Butterfly ALC blades?

Butterfly ALC blades (like the Timo Boll ALC) are 3–5x more expensive and offer marginal performance advantages at the elite level. For club and state-level play, the 729 Blue ALC delivers comparable performance at a fraction of the cost.

Friendship

Friendship 729 blue arylate carbon

Name: Friendship 729 blue arylate carbon
Brand: Friendship
SKU: ttb-9855446843667-50542206845203
Price: 3499.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Author: InstaSport Editorial

₹3499.00

Description

The Friendship 729 Blue Arylate Carbon is an offensive table tennis blade from the 729 line, featuring arylate carbon (ALC-type) composite plies for high-speed performance. Arylate carbon layers sit between the outer wood plies, delivering faster off-the-blade speed compared to all-wood alternatives