Butterfly Jun Mizutani Super ZLC

Good with all attacking rubbers, good balance, big sweet spot.

One of the best blades ever!! Spin-ridiculous!! Speed-crazy, but VERY controllable. Control-10 out of 10. Requires some time to get used to.

Low control, high speed, a bad short game, and does not forgive the slightest mistakes. Money wasted.

After 3 years of use, this blade has proven to be incredibly fast, requiring adjustments to control the ball. You’ll need to step back about a meter to accommodate its speed. Blocking the ball effectively takes practice, but once mastered, it becomes a boomerang for your opponents.

The blade’s speed enhances spin, making it a formidable weapon that can become a nightmare for your opponents, especially when combined with a lightning-fast smash. I use Butterfly T5 Hard rubber for forehand (FH) and Andro Hexer Powergrip for backhand (BH). With such a fast blade, you won’t need to exert excessive energy.

However, this blade is not suitable for beginners and requires a significant adjustment period. Once you master it, though, you’ll find that opponents are easily defeated.

Bought this blade along with ZJK SZLC in 2017. This is an advanced blade with extra high speed, high spin, and high throw yet with good feel/dwell and control. Compared to ZJKSZLC, the JMSZLC is faster, has the same spin, a higher throw, and similar control.

I asked for a lighter blade which weighs 88.2g measured at 5.7mm. I own several OFF+ blades including Timo Boll T5000, Primorac Carbon, Dynamix17, and Strato, and this one is my fastest and perhaps the spinniest and most high throw OFF+ blade among them.

As a result, JMSZLC is not for beginners as it’s not a forgiving blade; one must pair up with proper rubbers and have good skills/techniques to be able to handle this beast. But once you master it, you will feel like Fan Zhengdong! After trying different rubbers, I now have Razka 7 on both sides; max on the FH. It’s super fast, super spinny but very precise.

I used to hate the high throw/arc blades because they were too slow and too high for the opponent to attack, but not with this blade. Many fast blades are low throw and cannot hit hard when the incoming ball is low, but the JMSZLC is high throw but also fast and spinny, so you can still loop very fast shots and the ball will land on the opposite table. Your opponent is forced to step back when you topspin the ball, then when they lob back you can go in for the kill.

With the right technique, this blade can do all the tricks: short, long, loops, flicks, smashes, punch, push, touch, etc… I tried many blades and so far this one is my favorite. The JMSZLC is truly an ultra-fast and spinny looping monster!!!

Speed = 9.8; Control = 9.3; Spin = 9.5 (spinny on harder rubbers but vice versa); Feel = good, Flick = easy; Flex = med+ firm; Hardness = med+; Smash/Flat Hit/Punch/Drive = Excellent without too much vibration; Short/mid/Long Game = Very good; Push/chop = good; Balance = good; AN grip = nice shape but smaller; perfect with grip tape; Dwell = good; Throw = high; Serve = exc; Sweetspot = huge; Overall = 9.8.

I have recently upgraded from the Mizutani Jun to the Mizutani Jun Super ZLC. While using the MJ Super ZLC, I have noticed a few differences. However, I am unsure if these differences are due to the blade itself or the change in rubber from MX-S and Rasanter V47 to Tenergy 80 and Bryce High Speed.

The FL handle of the normal MJ seems to fit the human hand better, while the MJ SZLC requires a lot of hand switching between backhand and forehand. It feels as if there is something obstructing my grip, requiring me to consider sanding the handle. To alleviate this issue, I tried playing with the bat on the opposite side, which provided some improvement and comfort. However, this adjustment also shifted the hit point and weight distribution, making it difficult to hit the ball effectively.

Another difference compared to the old Jun is the reduced control. I often struggle to place the ball precisely, which I attribute to the blade’s exceptional speed. While this speed allows me to execute attacking shots that sneak past opponents effortlessly, it also makes it challenging to control the ball’s trajectory.

Overall, the MJ Super ZLC is a capable blade. However, I am uncertain whether my dissatisfaction stems from the fact that MJ is left-handed, which could potentially impact the blade’s feel for a right-handed player like myself.

Very nice blade from Butterfly, although slightly overpriced. Features great craftsmanship and quality (edges did not require sanding) and comes in a premium box.

The same POWER as Zhan Jike Super ZLC, which is of high caliber and quality. However, it is a very expensive type! ….

This is the fastest blade I’ve used for an extended period of time. I’m using Adidas 10-Zone Ultra and P7 (bought a bunch of sheets). The blade has a huge sweet spot and is well made.

I love serving with it because the extra speed allows me to just graze the ball and put lots of spin on it. The blade allows for very accurate placement of my loops and counter drives (side to side).

The extra speed gives me less depth margin for error than with my DHS HH3. The power helps much when playing off the table.

I found myself frequently flipping the blade and using the slower P7 on my forehand, which improved consistency. At my present skill level (rusty former 1840 player), I’m probably better off with the slower HH3.

Hi all!

Yesterday I had an opportunity to try this awesome blade: Jun Mizutani Super ZLC Anatomic, with T05 on the forehand and T80 on the backhand.

The blade is a good example of fine craftsmanship—well, for that price, it better be. It has a nice finish, and the composite material has a really nice texture, stylish colors, and a stylish pattern. The blade is a bit small, just like the Chinese player-themed Butterfly blades (LSW, ZJK). The handle is short and thin, but it is comfortable.

Since the other two reviews are accurate and detailed, I will share some additional information. The blade has a very nice feel and a sort of linear soft kick to the ball. Nowadays, the TB ALC, TB Spirit, and other ALC blades are very popular, but ALC dampens or numbs the resonance of the blade too much. Zylon is a type of Kevlar derivative, and so is Arylate. Carbon has a quite rigid feel and a harsh resonance when applied to a blade, but its benefits are undeniable. However, this Super ZLC setup is actually perfect; it has the same feeling as a Kevlar-carbon composite blade, but a much softer feel. This can also be described similarly to the Liu Shiwen and IF ZLC, but with a bit more stiffness and tempo. Overall, the blade is an OFF-type blade with a nice ALL+/OFF- touch. The setup works really well with the Tenergy rubbers (as intended by the manufacturer), way better than any other setups I have tried so far.

One of the best blades I’ve played with so far, a successful update to the JM ZLC. I have a better feeling in the short game than with the JM ZLC and felt a little more top speed with fast topspin, blocks, and shots. Short services are no problem.

I’ve read it has more spin than the JM ZLC, but I didn’t notice any difference; it works excellently with both. I play the JM SZLC with Tenergy 05 FX max and on the backhand T 80 FX 1.9, which is relatively insensitive to spin, in my opinion, and perfectly suitable for blocking.

The feeling is medium-hard, and all in all, the wood with the base composite plays very controlled. Please do not misunderstand; of course, it’s in relation to the specified speed of off +. There are certainly more controlled woods, but these are not so fast. And there are equally fast woods and some faster, but they are not so controlled.

A little pricey, but who has the money left or still needs a birthday present will not regret the purchase. Summarized as a JM ZLC only with more power and especially more finesse. Except for the price, it’s 100% successful, a great wood!

I received my Mizutani Jun super ZLC in mid-July and have played with it since then. I used T80 and T05 on the forehand in the last 2 months to fine-tune the forehand. And defensive pips for chopping on the backhand. It is much harder than the normal Mizutani ZLC and also much faster! (Which I’ve used for 6 months last year, I still use it interchangeably now with the super ZLC). It is faster though less control and has a lower arc. Better for close table flat offense and far table defense with counterattack. Lacks ability to make good counterattack in medium table due to the low arc, sometimes the ball just dies into the net in mid-table loop to loop. Very easily played in close table as it resists hard spin loops easily and can occasionally smash soft spin loops. These issues can be solved by using hurricane or T05 on the forehand, but then the close table ability drops. So for me, I think with 80, it is good for close and far table and with 05 it is good for mid and close table. With the blade already possessing the power for far table play, I think with the use of T05 along with correct strokes, the blade can be used as an all-round weapon like the Nittaku Acoustic Carbon. I finally concluded this blade requires a lot of skill to play as it has less control than the original Jun Mizutani but it possesses more power and usability in topspin rallies far from the table when the blade is wielded by a capable player. Definitely not a beginner’s blade choice due to the speed and the slight lower control. 10/10 for advanced players but maybe a solid 7-8/10 for beginners or developing players.

MJ Super ZLC is an exceptionally well-tuned Michael Maze blade. It exhibits a slightly faster pace than the MM blade, yet its control is remarkable. This new blade significantly differs from the previous Jun Mizutani ZLC.

MJ Super ZLC T64+T05: * Provides excellent speed and control during rallies * Offers accurate short gameplay on the table * Enables amazing active backhand blocks with Tenergy 64 * Generates powerful forehand topspin with Tenergy 05

Switched from Viscaria to Mizutani Super ZLC and while there are some differences, I had to do minimal adjustments. It does have surprisingly good dwell time. I slapped a T19 on FH and D05 on BH and it’s a dream. Granted, it’s expensive as hell, but I plan to use this blade for years to come.

It took me some time to adjust to this blade, but now I adore it.

Compared to Timo Boll ALC and Viscaria, the blade is fast; however, it’s slower than other ZLC blades with hard outer plies. I’m currently using it with Butterfly Dignics 09C for forehand strokes and Tibhar Quantum X Pro for backhand strokes, which has proven to be my most effective setup to date. Before deciding if this blade is right for you, I highly recommend giving it some time.

Regarding the price, it’s somewhat expensive, so I suggest considering Viscaria or Super Viscaria, which are more budget-friendly and easier to pair with rubbers.