Zhang Jike ALC [Discontinued]
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[Hardness] Little hard [Performance] Speed and Spin are excellent. |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed: 9.25
- Spin: 8.81
- Control: 8.29
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A model with Arylate-Carbon, which makes the high reaction and control possible; it is recommended for the player who seeks a balanced powerful attack while maintaining ease of use.
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Specifications
- Producer
- Butterfly
- Product code
- FL：36561／ST：36564／AN：36562
- Speed
- 92
- Control
- 60
- Touch
- soft
- Size
- 157 × 150mm
- Weight
- 88g
- Material
- Five ants rate carbon (Wood, ALC, 7 ply wood)
- Thickness
- 5.8mm
Players use Zhang Jike ALC
- High drive distance and speed from outer carbon material
- Carefully designed grip shape ensures comfortable handling
- Outstanding compatibility with sticky rubbers
- Excellent balance between ball retention and control
- Facilitates short-range techniques like flicks and chiquita
User reviews
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Feature phone (Experience: ６〜１０ years) *From a 5-ply user
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2021/07/25
I normally only use 5-ply all-wood blades, and the bounciest blade I'd ever used before was an inner ALC, so when I got the chance to hit with a Zhang Jike ALC, I wanted to write a review with some advice for people switching over from 5-ply blades. The first time I hit with it was a shock. I don't know what a glued rubber feels like, but my gut reaction was "wait, is this glued?" Of course it wasn't actually glued, but for a die-hard 5-ply guy like me, that's the kind of gap I felt. I haven't used it in an actual match, so I can't say for sure, but I was surprisingly able to hit one-course loops with it. That said, I did feel the speed and the hardness of the blade. Blocking, which is probably the biggest concern for 5-ply users, was also pretty good. It was easier to use than I expected, but 5-ply is still better for me.
Once I have more money and more skill, I think I'll turn to ALC.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Omega V Pro
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Pro
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victas followers (Experience: ４〜５ years) Worth the price
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2020/11/21
At first I thought it flew a lot, but if you brush the ball properly you can place it into sharp, short courses. The grip suits my hand well, so I can switch directions really stably. Being carbon, the serve doesn't hold the ball that well, but once you get the knack you can produce short, sharp serves. Above all, the short game over the table is easy to play. Chiquita, flicks, and stops all become easy once you get used to it. For players who like to stay back, I think choosing a slightly harder rubber lets you keep control of the point even from off the table.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) V＞15 Extra
Recommended rubber (Backhand) V＞15 Extra
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DrFlip (Experience: ６〜１０ years) A textbook ALC blade with amazing touch and feel
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2020/05/28
A very stable blade that really shines on the backhand in particular. Performance-wise it's similar to the Viscaria and other hard ALC blades, but it's well balanced, and for me, with a thick grip (handle), I'd recommend medium to hard rubbers. Soft rubbers bottom out easily and rebound like a wild horse. Flicks and smashes are perfect even with short pips.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05
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Enjoyment (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Good balance
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2020/05/13
I'm someone who got back into table tennis after about 8 years away.
I used to use the Innerforce ZLC, so this is a comparison against that.
First, the feel is softer than the ZLC. Even though the ZLC is an inner blade, I could tell pretty well where on the blade the ball hit, but with the ALC being softer I can only tell within a certain range. Personally I might prefer the ZLC, since it gives you immediate feedback when you don't hit it cleanly.
I'm satisfied with the bounce and the way it holds the ball. Maybe because I use Tenergy 64, which is relatively soft compared to Chinese rubbers, but even as an outer blade it holds the ball plenty well.
Of course it doesn't hold the ball as well as an all-wood blade, and it doesn't have as much bounce as a full carbon blade, but in terms of overall balance I think ALC or ZLC is the best.
As for outer vs. inner, I don't think you need to go with an inner construction at the cost of bounce. (That said, the inner ZLC bounces plenty too.)And in the end, my favorite thing about it is the grip.
The Innerforce's grip was thin and didn't suit my large hands, but I'm very happy with this Zhang Jike blade's grip.
And having his name on it is just the best if you're a fan.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tenergy 64
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 64
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Metathra (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Recommended for backcourt players
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2020/03/15
It's pretty hard, honestly...
You might need to put a spin-oriented rubber on it for it to feel stable.
When I play close to the table it flies too much (my own lack of skill), but when I back off it gets a lot of distance and feels quite stable.
Also, the grip is a bit thick, so the balance point tends to sit closer to your hand, making it feel lighter than its listed weight.
If you mainly hit flat (meet the ball) or can brush the ball well, I think you can play at a pretty high level with this.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1
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True succession (Experience: ４〜５ years) Wrote in detail
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2020/02/10
Used it for over a month now, and I've gotten used to it, so here's the detailed rundown.
Forehand... I'm using Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Blue. It vibrates in the hand just the right amount, and even with tacky rubber you get more than enough distance. Connecting shots, loops, power drives, and low-speed drives aimed at a spot on the table — no complaints at all. No particular complaints about smashes or forehand counters either. As for blocks, the ball leaves the blade fast, so it took a bit of time to get used to. The short game — pushes, stops, sidespin pushes, flicks — is fantastic, and I especially felt that flicks became a lot easier to land cleanly.
Backhand... it's really easy to grip, so it's remarkably stable. Just like the forehand, all kinds of drives are easy to hit. Counters and smashes are great too. As long as your eye doesn't misjudge the ball, mistakes are rare. The backhand short game is stable too, of course, and now produces balls with good spin.
Serve... when you first start using it, the ball leaves fast so it takes some getting used to, but I think you'll adjust quickly.
It made me want to practice seriously so I don't disgrace the Zhang Jike name! lol
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) HURRICANE PRO Ⅲ TURBO BLUE
Recommended rubber (Backhand) RASANTER R53
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True succession (Experience: ４〜５ years) Wrote in detail
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2020/02/10
Used it for over a month now, and I've gotten used to it, so here's the detailed rundown.
Forehand... I'm using Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Blue. It vibrates in the hand just the right amount, and even with tacky rubber you get more than enough distance. Connecting shots, loops, power drives, and low-speed drives aimed at a spot on the table — no complaints at all. No particular complaints about smashes or forehand counters either. As for blocks, the ball leaves the blade fast, so it took a bit of time to get used to. The short game — pushes, stops, sidespin pushes, flicks — is fantastic, and I especially felt that flicks became a lot easier to land cleanly.
Backhand... it's really easy to grip, so it's remarkably stable. Just like the forehand, all kinds of drives are easy to hit. Counters and smashes are great too. As long as your eye doesn't misjudge the ball, mistakes are rare. The backhand short game is stable too, of course, and now produces balls with good spin.
Serve... when you first start using it, the ball leaves fast so it takes some getting used to, but I think you'll adjust quickly.
It made me want to practice seriously so I don't disgrace the Zhang Jike name! lol
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) HURRICANE PRO Ⅲ TURBO BLUE
Recommended rubber (Backhand) RASANTER R53
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