Zhang Jike Super ZLC [Discontinued]
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[Hardness] Little hard [Performance] Speed and Spin are excellent. |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed: 8.89
- Spin: 7.67
- Control: 7
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The very first model with Super ZL-Carbon; Butterfly has succeeded in achieving not only a better reaction than existing blades, but also the expansion of the high-reaction area.
It makes power and control possible at the same time. Zhang Jike Series
- FL
- ST
- AN
Specifications
- Producer
- Butterfly
- Product code
- FL：36541／ST：36544／AN：36542
- Speed
- 96
- Control
- 76
- Touch
- Middle
- Size
- 157 × 150mm
- Weight
- 91g
- Material
- Five plywood super ZL carbon (Wood, Super ZL carbon, 7 ply wood)
- Thickness
- 5.6mm
Players use Zhang Jike Super ZLC
- Exceptional speed and excellent arc trajectory
- Rubber selection significantly affects performance
- Difficulty in control and risk of errors
- High compatibility with tension rubbers like Tenergy
- Premium price justified by performance quality
User reviews
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Nora (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Easier to use than I expected
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2016/05/20
I only borrowed a friend's and hit with it for a few hours, so please forgive that this review is a bit limited.
I'd heard it flies like crazy, so I tried it out cautiously, but surprisingly there weren't that many overshoots — the ball stayed on the table.
Topspin drives have this swerving trajectory with tremendous speed and spin, and even a light hit produces a ball with a lot of carry — as someone who normally plays all-wood, I found that really appealing.
Beyond that, I didn't find any particular technique that felt hard to do, whether it was the short game close to the table or play away from it.
That said, it's a bit easy to get overpowered by the opponent's shots, and against topspin drives I felt like I had to return with something close to a counter or I'd lose the exchange.
It's pricey, and whether it's really worth that much is a tough call, but I think it's a good blade with a lot of appeal in various areas.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rasant Powergrip
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rasant Powergrip
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One step (Experience: More than ２０ years) High-speed blade with great hold
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2024/11/13
I was originally using an inner ALC-type blade, but I started feeling like it lacked a bit of speed, so I decided to make a bold change.
The speed went up and it's really easy to use.
I thought it might be way too fast, but oddly, maybe because of the thickness, it actually holds the ball surprisingly well, while still giving you good ball speed and distance — a strange blade in that way.
On the backhand though, since it's a tension rubber, I did feel the ball leaving a bit too fast on blocks and light taps. Slightly tacky rubbers, or spin-oriented tension rubbers harder than D80, seem to suit it better.
I didn't feel any particular difficulty with the short game or serving. Chiquitas and topspin over the table were easy to do, and stops and pushes flew a little more than expected, but stayed within a controllable range.
It's well balanced, and on top of that, it's a really good blade that gives you speed when you swing hard.
The only thing that bugged me was the "poc-poc" sound it makes on light taps — that was a bit off-putting...Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) RAKZA Z EXTRA HARD
Recommended rubber (Backhand) DIGNICS 80
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Doctor who loves table tennis
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2021/08/29
It had been a while since I used an outer-ply blade, so I wondered how it would be and tried the Super ZLC. My first impression, since it was also my first time using a Super ZLC blade, was surprise at how fast it flies. The ball leaves the blade quickly without picking up much spin and just flies off, so the speed alone goes up, which is giving me some trouble right now. I felt that to use this blade you need to speed up your swing.
Before this I'd been using an older version of the Innerforce ZLC. I think if your arm strength is solid, you can make this work.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05
Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 80
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Table tennis lovers (Experience: ４〜５ years) Best hitting feel
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2020/04/02
No, seriously, the feel when you hit it, haha
It's the best.
Blocking felt a little hard to do, but other than that, every technique is easy! Control wasn't that great though.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Dignics 09C
Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 80
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Collector of Changchun (Experience: ４〜５ years) Good performance, but...
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2018/08/24
The ball comes off feeling really nice.
But from the opponent's side, how should I put it... it's almost too perfect, so it's easy for them to return(?). That's the kind of feeling it gives. It seems to be designed to match Chinese rubber, so if you're using tension rubber I'd recommend the ALC or ZLC instead.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness hard
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Elbow pain (Experience: ４〜５ years) Nothing stands out, but…
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2018/07/03
A teammate let me try a ZLC-type blade and I was blown away, so I took the plunge and bought it.
Before that I'd been practicing with an ALC-type blade, tacky tension rubber on the forehand and a softer tension rubber on the backhand, but the grip never felt right, and probably because my form was also bad, I ended up with constant elbow pain. I chose this one hoping for something that would be easier on my elbow while still making the ball fly.
I actually practiced about 12 hours total over a week, and the grip feels shockingly right. The blade itself is hard and the ball really flies off it, so I figured I'd have to consciously keep my swing small or I'd overshoot... but strangely enough the ball kept landing on the table. I've also been able to swing more easily in topspin rallies.
The short game over the table is no problem either.
I didn't really feel any particularly sharp characteristic, but I actually think that's what makes it good.
Money's tight so I'm practicing with whatever rubber I have for now, but I'm hoping to save up and play a match with Tenergy on both sides eventually.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) ROZENA
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Asia DF
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Jijiki (Experience: ２〜３ years) I think it's easy to use
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2018/03/13
I heard it flies too much and wondered whether I should get it, but once I tried it, it turned out to be a blade I was happy with. I need to practice so I can really use it well.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tenergy 05 FX
Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 05 FX
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