Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC
Blade description:
The Zhang Jike ALC is a 3+2 construction composite blade featuring Arylate Carbon fibers. It is recognized for its sophisticated balance, offering a notably softer touch and increased dwell time compared to other popular ALC blades in the Butterfly lineup. While it provides ample top-end speed for offensive play, it is characterized by its high levels of control and a forgiving nature, making it accessible for a wide range of skill levels.
Playing Characteristics
- Feel and Stiffness: The blade offers a soft, solid feel with minimal vibration. Despite the presence of carbon, it is not overly stiff, providing a woody sensation that aids in creating high amounts of spin.
- Weight Distribution: It features a handle-biased weight distribution. This balance makes it versatile for use with various rubber combinations, allowing players to utilize heavier rubbers without making the setup feel head-heavy.
- Performance: The blade excels in versatility, performing effectively during close-to-the-table active blocking, mid-distance looping, and defensive maneuvers. The combination of its construction and weight distribution allows for quick head speed, which is particularly beneficial for technical shots like the backhand flick.
- Handle Design: The handle is generally noted for being slightly thicker and more comfortable than many standard alternatives, contributing to a secure grip and improved ergonomics during play.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — June 2025
Wonderful blade. A unique ALC Butterfly blade, not like others in its class. Comparing with Viscaria, Boll ALC, and Spirit ALC, ZJK ALC has for sure a softer touch, lots more control, more dwell, and feeling. At 92g, ZJK doesn’t lack top-end speed. The blade is a spin monster in the right hands; throw angle is medium-high with Nittaku G1 FH and Xiom Vega Pro BH. All the blades compared here are all good in their own ways; the difference is so small, yet ZJK I found the easiest one to use and get the same result. Unfortunately, this blade is due to go out of production soon.
#2 — March 2024
Like I said, the 88 gr blade is slower than the 90 gr blade. I have two at 90 gr, and I sold one because it was slower. This is because Butterfly’s standards have declined since the 1980s and 1990s. If you know how to identify the center of gravity of a paddle, you can determine its future setup. The standard distance from the handle is about 25 mm.
#3 — March 2024
I have been using the ZJK ALC (88g) for about 5-6 months. I have Andro R53 (ultr max) on the forehand and Butterfly D05 (2.1) on the backhand.
It’s pretty fast, but with control. I really like blocking/active blocking at both ends, and it’s effective. I like the feeling of it. I tried Viscaria before getting this, but it had too much vibration for my liking. However, ZJK ALC is perfect for me.
I like the rubber setup as well. It fits well on ZJK ALC for my playing style, which is closer to the table and mid-distance. However, close to the table, it’s superb. I really love the active blocking feeling, and it sets me up for a return perfectly.
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