APOLONIA ZLC
| Everyone's rating |
[Hardness] Medium hardness [Performance] Speed and Spin are excellent. |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed: 8.87
- Spin: 8.7
- Control: 8.39
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Reviews of APOLONIA ZLC. Players who use Racket evaluate various points such as hardness, momentum, weight, item by item to worry, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 2)
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Specifications
- Producer
- Butterfly
- Product code
- 36831
- Size
- 157×150
- Weight
- 88g
- Material
- Wood, ZL carbon, 7 ply wood
- Thickness
- 5.7mm
Players use APOLONIA ZLC
- ZLC material delivers superior speed performance
- Excellent ball retention with balanced rotation and control
- Hard hitting feel despite inner-type construction enables powerful shots
- Consistent stability in all techniques including touch play
- Premium pricing limits accessibility for younger players
User reviews
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Rarai (Experience: ４〜５ years) All-purpose gear
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2020/04/14
If I had to describe this blade in one word, it would be "star student." It holds the ball well, and with the ZLC inside, speed comes easily too. Good for both spin shots and flat hits — a truly all-around blade. Since the weight is balanced toward the grip, you can still swing through fully even with max-thickness tension rubber on both sides. The short game is very stable too, and blocking, whether stopping the ball dead or pushing it long, is completely under your control — a really great blade.
It's on the pricier side, but it's one worth trying.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
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TOMOYA (Experience: More than ２０ years) The best!!
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2020/04/12
This is my first review. The first time I used it, I thought it bounced almost too much. Paired with the Dignics 64, the speed was outstanding.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) DIGNICS 64
Recommended rubber (Backhand) DIGNICS 64
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Tool stray (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Selected Innerforce Layer ZLC
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2019/10/23
I used to use the Innerforce Layer ZLC, but the ST grip was round and thin and didn't suit me, so I never stuck with it. When I borrowed and held the Apolonia ZLC, the grip felt slightly thicker than the Inner ZLC, so I bought it. Since it's a candidate for my main blade, I looked around at different weights — most come in around 90–92 grams (the Inner ZLC ranged from 84g to 93g), so the quality control seems solid.
I've seen a lot of reviews from people who switched from the Inner ZLC saying the Apolonia flies further, and I felt that too — probably because the extra weight adds distance.
It's basically the same as the Inner ZLC, but being a pro model it's high quality with little variation. It feels like they're selecting the "good ones" from the Inner ZLC line, so given the roughly 3000-yen price difference, honestly, if you have no complaints about the Inner ZLC, I'd recommend that one instead.
If you're thinking about a spare blade too, the Apolonia will probably be easier to find.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) TARGET PRO GT-H47
Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 80
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Akasaka (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Flies like crazy
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2019/07/22
A lot of pro players use it and the design is great, so I decided to buy it! I put Hurricane on the inner side for the first time and gave it a hit — it flew way more than I expected! The feel is very hard, and hitting forehand strokes made a crisp popping sound, lol! For anyone who wants to blast the ball on the third shot, I think this is the blade to recommend.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) HURRICANE PRO Ⅲ TURBO BLUE
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1
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Tikeike (Experience: ４〜５ years) A tricky blade
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2019/04/02
Since the Apolonia is designed for European players, it really flies. Among inner-type blades it might be the hardest one out there. Though not quite as hard as an outer-type. On light hits it's not that different from a regular wood blade. Hit it hard and at first it overshoots. Once you get used to it, though, it becomes amazing. It gave me speed and spin — a great blade overall.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05
Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 05
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Table tennis team member (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Flies far thanks to the inner carbon
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2019/03/12
Compared with the Innerforce Layer ZLC, the bounce was really strong.
It gets spin too, but the feel gives less of a sense of actually hitting the ball, and it left the impression of being about raw speed.
I think which one you'd prefer depends on the person and on your own style of attack.
For me, the Innerforce Layer ZLC has a better balance with stability, so I find it easier to use.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1
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kurokuro 0808 (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Easy to use
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2019/01/01
I switched over from an outer ALC.
At first I thought it lacked bounce, but once I got used to it, it turned out to be great. It holds the ball well and the topspin drive is stable. Push shots and chiquitas — the short game in general — were also easy to do.
When I used it in a match it felt even better — when I backed off the table and tried a backhand counter, it landed just right.As for the difference from the Innerforce Layer ZLC, the grip feels slightly different — the Apolonia's grip is a bit more angular and feels more secure to hold.
That comes down to preference. The Apolonia is pricier, though...If you get the chance, please do give it a try. Sorry for the long post.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05
Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA
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