Butterfly Kreanga Carbon

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.

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.

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.

The blade is very well-balanced. I have never found another blade like it.

FOR ALL PLAYERS OR BUYERS: THE *BLADE* IS NOT ILLEGAL!!

Only the silver paint (metal) is illegal! If you take it off, there is no problem!! I am participating with no problems!!! Regards!!.

Just to comment — as someone already did here in 2010 — that by ITTF rules this blade is ILLEGAL in tournaments.

I had to sand off part of the blade, because the rubbers would not stick. Otherwise, the blade is very good! Fast, light, hard/stiff, but not the annoying high tone the T5000 has, when you hit the ball.

Definitely worth a try. It’s a shame Butterfly stopped making this blade. I will never sell mine. It is something special.

I have been using this blade for the past five years and have had a great experience with it. The feel is excellent, and I get good results with flat shots.

Extremely expensive blade. I had the misfortune of breaking one of these going for a forehand power loop. I haven’t been able to get hold of one or been the same player since. It’s probably the fastest blade I’ve ever used!

ONE OF THE BEST BLADES, WHICH I GOT & STILL AM USING IT. I GOT 2 BLADES, I FEEL VERY HAPPY WHILE USING IT. VERY GOOD SPEED FROM MID DISTANCE & POWER SHORTS, BUT CONTROL HAS TO BE INCREASED FOR BETTER BLOCKS. 100% SATISFACTION, I’M USING IT WITH XIOM OMEGA-4 EUROPE BOTH SIDES, GOOD EFFECT.

I feel this blade is faster and lighter than any other blade in its class. To use it for the best result, we have to practice a lot.

I recently acquired two table tennis blades. The prototype is remarkably stiff, although its uniqueness compensates for this. The regular blade is aesthetically more appealing. Unfortunately, neither is readily available for purchase.

If you are an aggressive mid-distance player who favors both wings with a preference for substantial catapult, consider pairing this blade with soft rubbers. Some suitable options include Stiga Sriver FX, Butterfly Tenergy 05 FX, Tenergy 64 FX, or Joola Bryce Speed FX.

Great feeling for such a fast blade.

It was difficult trying to get rubbers to stick onto it. However, it is great for power loop.

While it is a little bouncy, it is hard to control for touch shots.

Unfortunately, this blade is illegal now. However, I would assume that the Holycrown is the same blade without the paint on the face. This should at least make gluing easier.

I have been using the Kreanga Carbon blade for several years now. As a player with 22 years of experience, I have been a long-time customer of Butterfly rubber and rackets. This blade, when paired with a glue-effect style of rubber, provides a softer yet powerful feeling of precision. It is my favorite racket to date. As with many quality and well-thought-out inventions, it comes with an unexpected high expense, unfortunately.

It is a very fast blade, great for attackers but not as suitable for looping.

I use this blade now, and I have to say it’s very fast but still controllable! It’s my favorite blade now because it has much speed and power with a good balanced control and dwelling time, which provides a nice, not-too-direct carbon feeling! If you’re an offensive player who likes fast and light blades and if you often go into half-distance rallies, buy it!

They stopped making this blade as it became illegal to use in competitions. There is a thin layer of metal on the blade surface, which goes against the new rules. It’s a shame.

This blade excels in attacking for players who execute powerful swings from both sides, boasting excellent technique. However, it may not be suitable for controlled loopers. Conversely, smashers who employ a flatter game style and favor relentless aggression will find this blade a potential match. Note that its short game performance is not its forte. Ensure you fully comprehend the blade’s characteristics before committing to its acquisition.

I didn’t dislike this blade, I just couldn’t get used to how hard and fast it was. Every drive loop flew long and pushing was well hard to keep consistent, which was disappointing because it felt slick and well balanced. It must be quick, as I now use a Joola Kool and find it a breeze to control compared to this. Maybe they stopped making them because the surface is so smooth that the rubber nearly falls straight off!

The Kreanga Carbon blade stands out due to its exceptional qualities. It provides excellent touch in delicate service returns, surpassing even moderate off- blades. Despite its firm and inflexible nature, the blade offers a comfortable feel. The dwell time on the blade is significantly longer than that of the Boll Spirit/ALC. It exhibits a noticeable catapult effect, delivering substantial speed for mid-distance looping play.

After testing the Boll ALC, ZLC, the Photino, and the Amultart with Tenergy 05 rubbers (2.1 version), I would not hesitate to choose the Kreanga Carbon blade. It excels in providing a strong ball feel without sacrificing speed or catapult. If you encounter this blade, do not miss the opportunity to acquire it, as production has been discontinued for an unknown reason.