Butterfly Fan Zhendong ALC
Blade description
This composite blade features a 5+2 construction, utilizing Arylate Carbon (ALC) layers to achieve a balance between speed and control. Designed for offensive play, it is particularly noted for its looping capabilities and its ability to generate high levels of spin. The blade provides a distinct “grab” effect during contact, allowing for dwell time that benefits both short-game touch and heavy top-spin generation, while still releasing significant power during high-intensity strikes.
Performance Characteristics
- Playstyle: Well-suited for mid-distance looping and service-oriented play.
- Feel and Control: Offers a balance of directness and tactile feedback. It is reported to be more controllable than some classic ALC counterparts, maintaining a crisp feel without sacrificing the ability to keep short balls low over the net.
- Versatility: The blade is characterized as being non-picky regarding rubber pairings, performing effectively with a wide range of medium to hard tensions, including high-traction offensive rubbers.
- Handling: Features a larger handle design that accommodates players preferring a more substantial grip.
Also Known As
- Chinese: 樊振东ALC (slang: 樊ALC, FZD ALC)
- Japanese: 樊振東 ALC (slang: 樊ALC)
- German: (slang: FZD ALC)
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Recent Reviews
#1 — July 2026
I have many of them in golden version (FZD personal version) and one in commercial version (silver tag).
This is, in both versions, the best blade I have ever tried, and I tried thousands.
Extremely stable in block, very spinny, the shots are fast and direct, and you can place them wherever you want.
Handle feels most comfortable and backhand forehand transitions are the quickest with this blade (only Boll Spirit can be a rival). In terms of power and speed, I had some Viscaria Gold or player versions that could beat it, but this one makes it always on the table.
If you can’t buy player version, please choose the commercial blade carefully in shops; I could only take 2 among 50 as you can see the quality is variable. It’s even worse for Viscaria.
But overall, it’s the best blade ever made for me.
#2 — May 2026
This blade offers a lot of control. The handle is good; I have the FL one. Paired with two D09C on both sides, it is great for looping.
UPDATE: After some time, I changed to different rubbers: DHS Hurricane 3 Prov blue sponge, D05 1.9mm, Battle 2 Provincial, and National. I’ve noticed the backhand side tends to be very picky for the rubber; this happened when I used D05 and the rubber started to lose its catapult effect. For the forehand, this blade was excellent. Now I use the Battle 2 National on both sides, but I am also noticing different performances of this rubber—although it has the same type, it is a different color. I will write the review as well.
#3 — February 2026
A Viscaria with a slightly chunkier handle. Works pretty well with Dignics 09 °C.
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