Butterfly Zhang Jike Super ZLC

This blade has no speed limit. The more power you have, the faster it is. On passive blocks, it behaves like long pips; the ball momentarily stops in midair, shocking the opponent. Conversely, for active blocks, everything is perfect. For forehand, I use Stiga DNA Platinum XH max, and for backhand, I use Nittaku Hammond Z2 max.

This blade is a dream come true for offensive players. It offers an incredible balance of speed and control, allowing you to attack with confidence and precision. The large sweet spot makes it easy to hit clean shots, even when you’re off-center. The blade is also very lightweight, which makes it easy to maneuver quickly.

One of the things I love most about this blade is its ability to generate spin. The combination of the blade’s speed and the tacky rubber gives you the power to put your opponents on the defensive. You can easily create a variety of shots, from fast topspins to slow, controlled loops.

Overall, this blade is an excellent choice for offensive players looking for a blade that offers speed, control, and spin. It’s a great value for the price, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take their game to the next level.

Here is a more detailed review of the blade’s performance in different areas:

* Speed: The blade is very fast, which makes it easy to generate power on your shots. It’s perfect for attacking players who want to keep their opponents on the back foot. * Control: The blade also offers excellent control, which is essential for making accurate shots. Even when you’re hitting hard, you can be confident that your shots will go where you want them to. * Spin: The blade is very good at generating spin, which gives you the ability to create a variety of shots. This is a great advantage for players who want to keep their opponents guessing. * Durability: The blade is made from high-quality materials, which makes it very durable. You can expect it to last for many years, even if you play regularly. * Value for money: The blade is very affordable, especially considering its performance. It’s a great value for the price, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a high-quality offensive blade.

Speed 10/10, control 10/10, overall 10/10!!! The fastest blade I have tried so far! Much much faster than DHS Ma Long 5. I tried them with the same rubbers so I can compare. A lot of power with this blade but with marvelous control! This blade is magic!

Looping is easy if you are pro; if not, then looping is a little bit harder than with wooden blades because it is stiff and hard like all carbon blades. You can’t feel the ball with carbon blades. If you are a beginner, you need that feeling; if you are a pro, you just don’t care.

You don’t have to weight it because it is not head heavy. It has perfect balance and a perfect handle! Just pair it with t05 and DHS H3Neo, and you will be happy.

Excellent blade for spin

If you significantly lack power in your game, you can play with this blade. It will boost your shot quality, and the large sweet spot enables you to hit the ball anywhere you like with precision and consistency. Any flicks are lethal with this blade, and short touch is awesome too. However, there is a power limit to this blade, and it doesn’t favor players with big strokes and strength.

Looping was incredible (using H3 blue sponge 41) against all spins. While slightly slower than the Fang Bo carbon, the shot quality was significantly improved. Backhand blocks and flicks were controlled, and the blade had good dwell time for a Super ZLC blade.

Its strengths lie in mid to far-table counter attacks, effortless close-to-table looping against backspin, and serving. Executing heavy spin loops was effortless.

This is a fast, premium blade from Butterfly. If you want to win with fast blocks and punches, this blade is for you. Punish those slightly high balls. Banana flick any service with speed, sending your opponent to various corners.

Too broke to afford it? Don’t worry. There are cheaper products that can do the trick: Butterfly Timo Boll ZLC or Xiom Hayabusa ZXi are good choices for this task also. Still too expensive? Then try Donic Persson Carbotec for $50. If it breaks, you can buy 7 more of them for the price of 1 Zhang J.K. Super ZLC.

So, is it worth it? From a pure playing point of view: no. But if you like using the most successful brand in table tennis, with an Olympic champion’s name on your blade, then yes. I played with this blade and I have nothing against it, but let’s get real: the control of an offensive blade is not above 9 by definition. Don’t fool yourself. Unless you have the footwork and talent of Lin Yun-Ju, this blade may not be for you.

The best blade I have tried. I use ZJK ALC, Ma Long X5, Xiom Hugo Calderano SAL, but this one produces a really good feeling. The quality of the wood is unbelievable, and I produce a lot of spin. It’s the gem of table tennis blades. The blade is also beautiful, but the price is high. Maybe the right price is 280 euros, and they can sell more blades than now. I enjoy it. Mine is 93 g, but it feels like 87 or 88 g because of the quality of the wood.

I hope that one day people in this sport will become more conscious and realize that the role of an athlete is much more than just playing. This blade and this company are saying, “If you want to play table tennis with good quality material, you will have to pay more than 300 dollars just for the blade.” Is this the kind of philosophy we want for our sport?

Also, it is never clear how this wonder composite material really influences the mechanical properties of the blade… but the name they give it is Super ZLC…so if it’s super, it must be good… Now the new Harimoto blade is coming, and this one will be Super ZLC with the “Inneforce” (???). And if you play this one and dislike it, it’s because you forgot that it will only work well with the new Dignics on both sides.

And who loses in all this? Table tennis loses…

Not worth it for its price.

No matter where you hit the ball, it feels like dead center… 95% sweetspot.

Yes, it’s a lot of money, but it’s definitely worth it. This blade is on a level of its own!

The blade is made of 5-plywood and is very light, weighing only 85 grams. It has a good balance and a nice feel in the hand. The handle is comfortable to hold and the blade is easy to control.

The blade is designed for all-round play and is suitable for both beginners and experienced players. It has a good combination of speed and control, making it a good choice for players who want to improve their game.

Overall, the blade is a good choice for players who are looking for a light, well-balanced blade that is easy to control. It is suitable for all-round play and is a good choice for both beginners and experienced players.

Nittaku Violin Super Special is a classic Japanese blade, designed by the legendary coach, Hiroji Satoh. Violin Super Special produces a beautiful high-pitched sound when hitting the ball, giving it its name. It is a 5-ply all-wood blade made from limba, ayous, spruce, limba, and ayous.

The Violin Super Special is a medium-fast blade with a soft feel. It provides excellent control and a good balance of speed and spin. The sweet spot is large and forgiving, making it a good choice for players of all levels. It is perfect for all-around play and is well-suited for both offensive and defensive strokes. The blade is slightly head-heavy, which gives it good power and stability.

Overall, Nittaku Violin Super Special is an excellent choice for players of all levels who are looking for a blade that provides good control, speed, and spin.

Guys, if you want to be a speed demon with superior spin and control, equip your table tennis blade with Rakza 9 on both sides. It’s a game-changer. I’ve experimented with Tenergy rubbers, but nothing has come close to the effectiveness of Rakza 9. I recently rediscovered my old Rakza 9, and it was a revelation. Try it, and you won’t be disappointed!

Update: For an even better playing experience, I’ve replaced my rubbers with Tenergy 64 FH and Tenergy 05FX or 05. The slight adjustment has improved my performance significantly.

Bought this blade along with JMSZLC directly from Butterfly. Compared to JMSZLC, the ZJKSZLC is slower, generates the same spin, has a lower throw (medium), slightly better control, is more forgiving, and has a bit more dwell despite its harder surface wood. The anatomic grip is wider than the JMSZLC and is perfect for my grip. The blade weighs 91.4g at a thickness of 5.6mm. I should have waited for the lighter blade, but I wanted to get both blades at the same time.

I have Fast Arc S1 max on the forehand and Razka Soft max on the backhand.

The blade has the following ratings: - Speed = 9.3 - Control = 9.5 - Spin = 9.5 - Feel = good - Flick = very easy - Flex = medium+ firm - Hardness = medium - Smash/Flat Hit/Punch/Drive = Excellent without too much vibration - Short/Mid/Long Game = Very good - Push/Chop = Very good - Balance = Good - AN Grip = Nice & wide - Dwell = Good - Throw = Medium - Serve = Excellent - Sweetspot = Huge - Overall = 9.6

Overall, the ZJKSZLC is a great blade for all-around play. It is slightly slower than the JMSZLC, but it offers more control and forgiveness. The wider anatomic grip is also a nice improvement over the JMSZLC.

The blade is well-made and has a good feel and weight. The carbon layers give it a nice balance of power and control, but the outer layers are a bit thin, so it’s not as durable as some other blades. Overall, it’s a good blade for intermediate players who are looking for a balance of power and control.

The blade is relatively fast, but it’s not too fast that it’s hard to control. The carbon layers give it a bit of extra power, but it’s still easy to maneuver and place the ball where you want it. The outer layers are a bit thin, so it’s not as durable as some other blades, but it’s still a good value for the price.

Overall, the blade is a good choice for intermediate players who are looking for a balance of power and control. It’s also a good value for the price.

Best blade ever!

This blade is a dream come true. It’s light, fast, and has a great feel in the hand. I’ve been playing with it for a few weeks now, and I’m already seeing a significant improvement in my game.

One of the things I love most about this blade is its control. I can place the ball exactly where I want it, even when I’m playing against opponents who are much better than me. The blade also has a lot of power, so I can hit winners from anywhere on the court.

Overall, I’m extremely happy with this blade. It’s the best blade I’ve ever used, and I would highly recommend it to any player, regardless of their skill level.

The Zhang Jike Super ZLC blade offered mediocre value for its price. While it provided a crisp contact with a Tenergy 05 coating on both sides, it felt lightweight during smashes and lacked feedback. Speed drives also proved unsatisfactory.

In comparison, when I switched back to my Timo Boll ZLC blade with Tenergy 64 and 05 coatings, the ball impact became sharper, and blocking and smashing gained accuracy. Speed drives also improved significantly.

Based on my experience, I cannot recommend the Zhang Jike Super ZLC blade. My preference remains the Timo Boll ZLC.

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AMAZING. This blade is extremely fast but still retains a good amount of control. It’s true that it’s a tough beast to tame. But after you tame it, you will feel like a king. AMAZING!!!! No other comments; highly recommended if price is not a problem. It looks sexy as well.

Sweet feeling for heavy money. I bought this blade, the Nittaku Barwell Fleet, and immediately felt the difference. It has good balance, fantastic control, and a perfect set of gears.

I can’t say if it’s worth the money, but at least you don’t have to worry about whether there is a blade of better quality out there.

First and foremost, I scored a bargain on this blade when I bought it. In the past, I’ve never spent a lot of money on a blade, with most costing around £60. I took the advice of a friend who noted that you never see a professional golfer using a cheap set of clubs. While I’m no table tennis pro, this summer has been a struggle for me as I’ve tried to adapt to the new poly ball. After changing rubbers and blades several times, I started to reconsider my future in a sport that I love so much.

Then, following my friend’s advice, I purchased this blade and switched back to Xiom Vega Pro on my backhand (B/H) and Dawei 388D1 on my forehand (F/H). I immediately felt a surge of confidence in hitting the ball with my backhand, experiencing incredible control. I spent approximately 2.5 to 3 hours training with this combination before deciding to play any games. My B/H smash is now more powerful and accurate, requiring less effort. I enjoy chopping the ball to mix spins, as well as executing topspin drives and loops. I found that chopping the ball required some adjustment to be consistent. However, blocks were remarkable on both the F/H and B/H.

I now feel more confident and competitive when playing. I believe that affordable all-round blades are ideal for beginners and intermediate players, while a premium blade is necessary to maximize your potential.

If you can find this blade for around 50% of its retail price, grab it without hesitation. You’ll be amazed by what it can do for your game.

👠excelente madero.

This is an excellent blade. Its weight is 85 grams, which is not too heavy or too light. It has a good balance between speed and control. The blade is made of high-quality wood, which provides it with good durability. The handle is also very comfortable to hold. Overall, this is a great blade for players of all levels.

I did not purchase this blade, but I played with it for an hour (friend’s blade). It has a very direct feel with impressive power from all distances. The FL grip feels smooth, but the edges are sharp, necessitating sanding. Sanding should not be required in a blade within this price range, which is a flaw on Butterfly’s part.

Overall, blocks are crisp with T05 on both sides. Loops are direct from mid-distance or away from the table. The short game play is solid with a good ball touch. Vibration has a unique feel, but in a positive way. This is not a pure power blade, so it complements offensive styles nicely.

Would I recommend this blade to the average club player? Absolutely not! Within most brands, there are alternative Z-carbon blades that feel and play similarly. While it is a fine blade, its price is exorbitantly high. It features a large sweet spot, an eye-catching design, and a slightly head-heavy feel with T05 2.1.

My advice is to refrain from purchasing this blade unless you have ample funds or are a collector seeking the most expensive BTY blade. Ribbit.

This is by far the best paddle I have ever played with. I have played with many different paddles throughout my years of playing table tennis. I use Stiga Airoc 2.1 on both sides.

This blade is heavier than what I’m used to; I normally like 85 grams or under. However, I had the opportunity to buy this blade much cheaper than the listed price above, so I took a chance, and it was well worth it.

It has good dwell time for such a fast blade, and the softer sponge which I play with helps with the dwell time. Close to medium range from the table is ideal. The large sweet spot gives you solid hits every time along with better control.

This blade is not for beginners but is ideal for advanced to professional players. If you want a serious blade that will help improve your game, this is the one. I recommend soft sponge rubber like Stiga Airoc soft, which complements the stiffness of the blade. Usually, medium to hard rubber goes better with less stiff blades, but whatever your style is or if you choose this blade or not, have fun playing table tennis, one of the best sports in the world! :)

27.3.2014:

The ball behaves similarly at the ends of the blade and in the middle. I have not found this in any other blade, including hard carbon blades. I guess that the best players who hit only with the center of their blade do not need this kind of blade to keep their hits consistent. I have used this blade only with Xiom Omega V Tour rubbers. Even with such slowish rubbers, my playing style has worsened because I get good speed using only my wrist. So maybe I will later put even slower rubbers on this blade.

24.9.2014:

Now I have put Tibhar Genius Sound on the forehand (FH) and TSP Ventus Spin on the backhand (BH). With this combination, I can use long enough strokes. I tried a couple of slower rubbers on this blade, but the ball speed was not following linearly the hitting speed. Those were too difficult combinations (it was too difficult to estimate when the incoming speed + own hitting speed went over the point of discontinuity and balls did not land on the table).

I own both the ZJK SZLC and JM SZLC, and I can tell you that they are both exceptional blades. The JM SZLC is a bit slower and has longer dwell time, so if you want to get creative, I recommend it over the ZJK SZLC. On the other hand, the ZJK SZLC is less sensitive, so you can be faster and still retain the same great control as the JM SZLC. If price is not an issue, either one of these can be your best option.

Ok, for starters, this blade is massively overpriced (but I had some spare cash, so thought I’d try it). I did buy it cheaper than the list price, so it was about the same as the normal ZLC. I wouldn’t say there is anything special about this blade at all! It has a lot of control, but this makes it dull and lacking in feel. You have to put Tenergy on this blade. Other rubbers work (I put Tuttle Beijing IV on it at first, and it played very well), however, Tenergy gives it a bit more life. It wasn’t that it played badly. On the contrary, it played very well. It’s just that it lacks feel. My normal blade (and I’ve had a few!) is a Butterfly Balsa Carbo X5. For a carbon blade, this has much more feel, and it’s pretty cheap. For the list price of the SZLC, I can buy 7 of these!

Build quality is very good. I’m sure the flashy box probably cost half the price! lol! For the money, it would have been nice if it had come in a wooden box, not cardboard.

My coach and 6 other people at the club have tried the blade. No one was over-impressed. I might stick mine on eBay if anyone wants it? Guess I haven’t really sold it to you, have I? :/ I still gave it a high rating, as control-wise it is very good, and if you’re of a mind to, you could just stand there and block loops all day.

Indeed, a premium blade, better than Timo Boll ZLC, but overpriced. It has a good feeling handle (despite looking like a Chinese chocolate bar) and superb control, but that’s about all it has. For me, it has a soft feel which I don’t like.

Consider me mad, but Xiom Hayabusa ZXI is a better blade—it has almost the same control but much better feel and noticeable more speed. Far from the table, it’s a sonic boom compared to the SZLC; close to the table, is identical—both blades were tested with the same rubbers (Tenergy 80, 05fx, 25, 25fx, Roundell soft, and recently 80fx). I don’t regret buying it, but it has only a collector’s item value and is nothing more than a 2nd best blade from a player’s point of view.

This is a fast blade bordering on the Offensive + category, but it still maintains the control of a slower blade. It excels at blocking. After the vibrations of the Innerforce ZLC, this blade has a numb feeling, but it is very much a “get up and get on with it” blade. With the Koto outer ply, it has a nice crisp response and a feeling of complete connection yet nothingness when you hit through the ball. Returning a high serve is so swift that your opponent may not even see it.

When I ordered mine from Japan, it cost Euro 218, and I requested a weight of 88-89 grams, which I got. The blade is beautifully made. However, the anatomic handle is not as comfortable as the one on the IF ZLC, being a little sharp at the end.

I hesitated buying this blade, but it’s true what they say about it. It is quite special. It is only suitable for offensive players who want to enhance their game and play at full belt. The consistency is amazing. I am using T05 on the FH and T05FX on the BH, and so far, it seems to be the perfect combination.

I would still hesitate to recommend that someone buy this blade without trying it first. It’s not a blade that would find a new home easily. I can’t see any of the Pros using it. The blade isn’t stiff like the Hayabusa ZXi (the SZLC is only borderline stiff) and is surprisingly easy to loop with. This is a genuinely superb blade, but for some, it may be too fast to play with.

Simply put, the holy grail of blades (up to 2014 at least) - and this is not due to price.

Until recently, you either had to choose from: 1. high at-the-table spin 2. great in power play away from the table

This is the first blade I’ve seen that combines both of these attributes.

Coming from an ALC blade, this blade requires a bit of reworking stroke mechanics as it is very stiff.

Great spin at the table, amazing dwell in power loops. More powerful than most other available blades on the market.

And yet, it is one of the very few blades that has better control than the ALC family (TBS, TB-ALC, Viscaria, ZJK-ALC, etc.) owing to its stiffness and bigger sweet spot.

I believe this is the best blade on the market. I have been fortunate enough to own most of the blades available, including all Timo Boll Series, and none of them can compare to this blade. It’s an incredibly spinny blade, an offensive weapon with an unbelievable feel.

I have tried it with T05 max on both sides, which is great, but I honestly prefer it with T05fx. It excels in every aspect of the game, from serves and loops to blocks and smashes.

Close to the table, it’s easy to loop with, and at mid-distance, it’s superb. I don’t play too far from the table, so I can’t comment much on this.

For short play, pushes, chops, and aggressive pushes, it’s top-notch. Counter-loops are also very good. I have Timo Boll ALC ZLF ZLC to compare it to, and none of them can compete with the Super ZLC Zhiang Jike for my liking. I recently purchased Stiga Rose Wood XO to give it a try.

It’s expensive, but not too expensive if you shop around. I got mine from Japan at a very good price. Overall, I have changed over 100 blades, and it will be hard to beat my Super ZLC. I highly recommend this blade to an offensive-minded player. It is an OFF, not OFF +. Best of luck.

I know it’s not a useful review, but honestly, I only played for 5 minutes with this monster. When it was freshly set up with T05s on both sides, everyone who touched it was speechless—except for the words of acknowledgment. Oh, and it wasn’t mine. Too bad. :)

But it has an amazing touch and gives you a feeling of overwhelming confidence after just a couple of shots. It’s super beautiful and has perfect workmanship. Yeah, it’s probably the priciest out there, but you know what? If your hobby is horseback riding, you can easily spend this amount on a pair of boots, and you don’t even have a horse yet to sit on.

I got one and there is indeed a difference between ZLC and SuperZLC. Super ZLC is more precise. The speed of the racket is rated as Off+, but a Schlager Carbon or Iolite Neo is clearly faster in my opinion.

The quality of the blade is outstanding, as should be expected if you pay 350 Euros. Is the experience worth the money? Well, I don’t think so. Butterfly has gone crazy. They should reduce prices to 100 Euros max for allwood/ALC/ZLF/ZLC and can charge 150 Euros for SuperZLC. This would be fair. 350 Euros for a blade is simply ridiculous. Even 250 Euros is still far too expensive. Butterfly should wake up.

A month ago, I received my ZJ SZLC (flared handle) from Japan via USPS Express. Before I delve into the review, let me provide some context: I am currently around 1600 level and I play in a good club, regularly at home with two partners, and practice with a dual wheel robot with LCD controls.

REVIEW: The blade arrived in a gold color box, as seen in some preliminary reviews. It appeared exactly as in the photographs on Butterflyonline. It weighed 87.2g, which is towards the lower end of the range. I placed 2.1 Tenergy 05 on both sides and compared it to my Timo Boll Spirit with 2.0 Tenergy 05 on each side. I also compared the feel to TB ZLC and a few other blades, but those comparisons seemed like apples to oranges and will not be discussed. The weight with the rubber on is 183.2g, which is just over 2g more than the TBS (straight handle).

The first thing I noticed was the sound when the ball made contact with the paddle. It was a slightly lower pitch than TBS on average but very similar overall.

The second aspect I examined was the sweet spot (which was highly anticipated). My quick “test” involved placing various parts of the paddle face in the path of the ball delivered by the robot. I compared five points with TBS: tip, base (close to handle), top, bottom, and middle. The angle of the paddle remained the same so that I could compare the length and height of the bounce. ZJ SZLC showed remarkable consistency. This was not the case for TBS, where the base ball bounced farther, while the tip and sides bounced closer than the middle. I found this truly impressive.

Thirdly, I focused on the feel (a combination of hardness, stiffness, recoil, balance, vibration, etc.). For me, feel is related to control. Interestingly, my initial and overall impression is that TBS allows me much better feel. I could afford to get a little distracted during robot forehand drive rallies (some of which were set to hit the top of the net) without missing a beat. With ZJ SZLC, I had to pay very close attention. (Some of this may be due to comparing old T05 2.0 rubber to new T05 2.1 rubber.) I wanted to find out what gave the paddle this slight “numbness.” I checked the paddle movement upon contact with the ball while holding it firmly. It appeared that the ball made the top of the TBS paddle move (flex) back upon contact. This happened for all points of contact, including top (to a greater degree), bottom, and sweet-spot. That seemed like it should have been an undesirable effect. ZJ SZLC behaved differently. It showed very little of that flex, even when the top was hit.

Fourth, I sought to understand the result of the above test (feel) and determine what this back-deflection meant. After more robot hits, I suspected that the deflection might not be related to flex but more to blade balance, as well as the mechanics of the handle and grip (straight for TBS and flared for ZJ SZLC). With ZJ SZLC, the back-deflection involved all of the paddle and was felt at the wrist rather than the fingers (as with TBS). Paying attention to this wrist push-back allowed me to get more feel for the paddle.

Fifth, I wanted to check, somewhat objectively, the decreased feel of ZJ SZLC. I expected less accuracy and consistency. To do this, I placed two paddles on the left and right sides of the table and counted the hits while the robot delivered a no-spin or top-spin ball. The result was clear - I was much more accurate with the ZJ SZLC. At some level, that made sense - if the back-deflection with TBS gave me the “feel,” then it would have also made it less accurate in drives (but not in loops).

Sixth, ZJ SZLC performed better in BH loops and drives (perhaps due to rubber). It also delivered a faster ball. That allowed me to shorten my FH loop stroke even far from the table, which is important at my age to save my shoulder and allows me a good return even if I am a little late when close to the table.

Seventh, what did ZJ SZLC not do better than TBS? Short ball. This was evident in serve return and net saves. I felt I had a pretty good touch with TBS, requiring no effort and a relaxed wrist. I never had to think about those shots. Not so with ZJ SZLC. I need to relearn and improve to use ZJ SZLC effectively in a game. Short return serve is critical, and TBS performed better in both US return and flicks.

In summary, would I recommend ZJ SZLC given the price? In short, yes. Lower level players (like myself) may benefit more than higher level players from the increased accuracy with the larger sweet-spot. It may help compensate for deficient footwork and anticipation errors. Higher level players may be able to place more devastating FH attacks (some at my club were very surprised by my seemingly new and aggressive style with the ZJ SZLC). What are the challenges with this paddle? Short ball (referring to double bounce serves) and timing loop kills (solely because the fast speed exaggerates timing issues).

I hope this review provides insights. I am eager to hear the thoughts of other players.

This blade is extremely fast and rigid with minimal bounce. However, it provides exceptional precision, akin to other super ZLC blades. Its low throw and limited control are less desirable features. On the other hand, it has a pleasing sound and a generous sweet spot. Overall, it’s a commendable choice for highly skilled players. Notably, my blade weighs 88 grams, reportedly the lightest available from the German Butterfly factory.