Butterfly Zhang Jike T5000
Blade description:
The Zhang Jike T5000 is a high-speed, stiff composite blade designed for offensive play. Built with a 5+2 construction utilizing Tamca 5000 carbon fiber, it offers a crisp, direct feel with significant feedback on ball contact. While it is categorized as a fast blade capable of powerful drives and smashes, it is noted for a surprising level of control, particularly in the short game and touch shots where it avoids being overly bouncy.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Power: The blade provides ample speed for play at all distances from the table. It features a low throw angle and is characterized by a stiff composition that excels in aggressive counter-hitting, smashing, and looping.
- Feel and Dwell: Despite its stiffness and speed, the blade offers refined tactile feedback and sufficient dwell time, allowing for consistent spin generation and confident play. Users often compare its feel favorably to other carbon blades, citing it as more direct and communicative.
- Versatility: The blade is highly capable in defensive transitions, specifically in blocking, which is described as intuitive and stable. While the sweet spot is not as large as some alternatives, it remains functional for high-level offensive performance across various rubber pairings.
Physical Attributes
- Construction: 5+2 composite (Tamca 5000 carbon).
- Handle: Typically features a strong, solid FL (flared) handle shape.
- Weight: Generally averages around 88 grams, providing a standard weight distribution for an offensive weapon of this class.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — April 2024
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!)
#2 — October 2020
Worth every penny. If you don’t like the feeling of ALC, try this one. Fast, spinny, controllable. The best Tamca blade. 10/10.
#3 — May 2016
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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