The Butterfly Zhang Jike T5000 is a professional table tennis blade designed for offensive play. It is crafted using a 7-ply construction, featuring 5 plies of wood and 2 plies of Tamca 5000 carbon, resulting in a balanced combination of speed, control, and feel.
The blade offers a speed rating of 9.2, making it suitable for players who favor aggressive shots and lightning-fast rallies. Despite its high speed, the T5000 maintains a remarkable level of control, rated at 8.4, allowing for precise placement and spin variations. The stiffness of the blade is measured at 7.6, indicating a medium-stiff feel that provides excellent feedback and responsiveness.
The hardness of the T5000 is rated at 8.3, contributing to its durability and resistance to deformation. The blade's consistency is also noteworthy, with a rating of 8.3, ensuring a uniform and reliable performance during gameplay. Players can expect a well-balanced overall playing experience with the T5000, rated at 8.9, making it a versatile choice for various playing styles.
Weighing approximately 88 grams, the T5000 offers a comfortable playing feel without compromising on power or control. Its 5.5mm thickness provides a solid foundation for generating spin and creating dynamic shots.
Based on forum reviews, players have praised the T5000 for its exceptional speed and control, enabling them to execute powerful attacks while maintaining accuracy. The blade's responsiveness and feedback have also been highly regarded, allowing players to feel connected to the ball and adjust their shots accordingly.
Overall, the Butterfly Zhang Jike T5000 is an exceptional table tennis blade catered towards offensive players seeking a balance of speed, control, and feel. Its high-quality construction and impressive performance make it a popular choice among professional and aspiring players alike.
Revised after 10 months: The ratings for “Control” are a joke to me! I’ve never had a better feel with any blade. Speed and control have an outstanding relationship here. Facts: strong FL handle, weight 88 g, … blade sealed with clear varnish!
After playing with a STUOR Nobilis ZLC Hinoki blade (which is harder, faster, and more direct!) for some time, I got my hands on this blade. … I glued both sides with a Tibhar Aurus Select, with 1.7 mm sponge thickness. - and I was thrilled! Sufficient speed and incomparable control. - pure feeling! … just madness.
After a few weeks, I exchanged the Tibhar on the forehand side for a Nittaku Fastarc G-1 in 2 mm. - to get more rotation! Ultimately, I decided on a Dignics 09c (2.1 mm). On the backhand side, I’m currently using the Tenergy 64 with 1.7 mm, which I also use on my STUOR Nobilis ZLC Hinoki. - I swapped the Aurus Select after 3 months for a TSP Ventus Speed (1.8 mm) with an identical (45°) hardness, which has a flatter and longer trajectory.
Conclusion: Every offensive player should feel comfortable with this outstanding blade. All my friends who played with my racket were impressed by the feedback. This blade, together with my Stuor Nobilis, is now my set number 1 point 2. ;) ( - I use the Stuor in competition, “with softer balls,” when I want a little more speed and hardness! ;-P … otherwise, the Z.JK T5000 comes to use!)
Worth every penny. If you don’t like the feeling of ALC, try this one. Fast, spinny, controllable. The best Tamca blade. 10/10.
First of all, I apologize for any spelling errors. When I first bought this blade, it felt exceptionally fast. However, after several training sessions, I gained excellent control over it. I play with T05 on both sides and am considering switching my forehand to Tibhar Evolution FX-P.
This blade is remarkably fast while also offering impressive control. The sweet spot on this blade is not the largest but is adequate. The loops it produces are particularly effective from a distance. This blade performs exceptionally well with a soft rubber due to its high stiffness.
I hope this review has been helpful, and I would greatly appreciate it if someone could provide a review of this blade with Tibhar Evolution FX-P rubber.
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