Butterfly Kreanga Carbon
Blade description:
The Butterfly Kreanga Carbon is a high-performance offensive blade characterized by its significant speed, lightweight profile, and stiff composition. Utilizing a 3+2 construction, this composite blade is designed primarily for aggressive players who favor mid-distance rallies, powerful smashes, and flat, high-velocity attacking shots.
Performance Characteristics
- Speed and Power: The blade is noted for its high-end speed and a pronounced catapult effect, making it highly effective for players who rely on power loops and consistent attacking pressure.
- Feel and Dwell: Despite its stiff and hard nature, the blade offers a unique, dampened feel that distinguishes it from other carbon models. It provides a noticeable dwell time, which assists in maintaining a sense of precision during aggressive play.
- Touch and Control: While capable of delicate touch in service returns for experienced users, the blade is generally demanding. The high speed and lively surface can make short, controlled touch shots or passive blocking difficult for less experienced players to manage.
Construction and Maintenance Notes
- Material Composition: This is a composite blade featuring a 3+2 construction.
- Surface Texture: The blade face is exceptionally smooth, which can make initial rubber adhesion challenging; users often find it necessary to prepare the surface to ensure proper bonding.
- Tournament Status: The blade originally featured a metallic paint on the surface, which violates ITTF regulations for authorized equipment. While the blade itself remains a functional tool for offensive play, competitive players typically remove this layer to ensure compliance with tournament rules.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — August 2022
Great blade for table tennis. It is a pity that it contains an amount of artificial materials that is not authorized for use by the table tennis federation. Quite tough and solid. If you are at the table investing in the ball, as Kalinikos does, then with this blade you can work wonders.
#2 — June 2019
Blade: Butterfly Zhang Jike ZLC
Construction: 5-ply wood (hinoki outer, kiri core, ayous inner) with ZL Carbon fiber
Speed: Off+
Control: High
Weight: 85-90g
Thickness: 5.7mm
Flex: Medium stiff
Spin: Moderate
Feel: Crisp
Suitability: Offensive all-around players seeking good balance of speed and control.
Strengths: The Butterfly Zhang Jike ZLC blade offers a great combination of speed and control. It provides excellent spin and a crisp feel. The medium stiff flex makes it suitable for a wide range of playstyles.
Weaknesses: The blade can be slightly unforgiving for beginners due to its high speed and moderate spin. Its stiffness may also make it less suitable for defensive play.
#3 — June 2019
As others have noted, gray paint is no longer allowed in tournaments. However, it can be sanded off. The racket has a superior speed, which, however, results in significantly reduced control when used with hard rubbers. An absolutely offensive racket that forgives little, but ensures hard and fast topspin hits.
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