Butterfly Amultart ZL Carbon

The Butterfly Amultart is a high-performance offensive blade featuring a 3+2 construction. It utilizes ZL Carbon (ZLC) layers and is characterized by the use of Hinoki wood for its outer veneers. This combination results in a blade known for its significant speed and power, while maintaining a level of feel that distinguishes it from purely synthetic or stiffer, less dampened alternatives.

Playing Characteristics

• Speed and Power: Designed for direct, aggressive offensive play, this blade is exceptionally fast. It is highly effective for smashing, flat hitting, and powerful drives.
• Feel and Dwell: The Hinoki outer layers provide a distinct, comfortable feel and help balance the stiffness of the ZL Carbon, offering enough dwell time to facilitate spin generation during looping.
• Control and Versatility: While it offers a large sweet spot and stability during blocking and short-game exchanges, the high speed necessitates advanced technical skills. It is generally considered less suitable for beginners but highly rewarding for advanced players who can manage its velocity.
• Performance Dynamics: The blade is noted for its ability to produce sharp, fast trajectories. Because of its stiff nature and low dwell time compared to all-wood blades, it excels at tactical, direct attacking styles rather than looping variations that rely heavily on dwell-dependent spin manipulation.

Construction and Handling

• Structure: This is a composite blade featuring a 3+2 construction. The integration of ZL Carbon within the wood layers contributes to its shock-absorbing properties, minimizing unwanted vibration.
• Weight Distribution: The blade is generally described as light to medium in weight, though individual units can vary. The Hinoki veneers contribute to a balanced feel, allowing for effective head acceleration during aggressive shots.
• Compatibility: Due to its high speed, users often match this blade with a variety of rubbers, ranging from soft rubbers to increase control to hard, high-tension rubbers to maximize its power. It is frequently noted that careful rubber selection is key to optimizing the balance between speed and dwell.