Butterfly Zhang Jike ZLC
Blade description
The Zhang Jike ZLC is a composite blade featuring a 3+2 construction. With a total thickness of 5.5 mm, it is characterized by its high level of stiffness. While some users find it challenging to generate dwell time, the blade is capable of producing heavy spin through aggressive drive strokes. Its performance is balanced, offering enough speed for fast hitting while remaining suitable for spin-oriented offensive play.
Performance and Handling
- Speed and Spin: The blade provides a fast response for drives and direct hitting, with a focus on producing high-spin topspin shots. It is designed for attackers who prefer a stiff blade to maximize the mechanical properties of modern plastic balls.
- Feel and Dwell: Despite its stiffness, some players report a combination of stiffness and flexibility that aids in spin generation. The sweet spot is centrally located, which assists in executing slow, tricky spin variations and precise short pushes near the net.
- Physical Characteristics: The blade is known for a relatively thin profile. Depending on the handle style, some users may find the head and handle size to have a specific impact on the balance and overall ergonomics, which can vary based on individual grip preference.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — December 2025
Amazing blade! The ZLC fiber gives it a huge sweet spot and great stability. It’s fast, but you never feel like you’re losing control. Highly recommended.
#2 — October 2024
Many users are unqualified for ratings. Even beginners can rate blades and rubbers, and that is not okay. They do not have enough experience for this.
ZJK ZLC: medium-high arc attack on FH and BH (with Tgy 05 and Tgy 05 Hard). Very good for slow, tricky topspins because the sweet spot is central. If you can exploit that characteristic, fast and slow attack and defense variation of speed. Pushes are near the net. Drives are fast with the center of the blade.
TB-ALC is a bit faster than ZJK ZLC—real characteristics in the Butterfly chart comparison.
So many very good blades, also many wrong reviewers. Choose carefully your blade and rubbers for what you want. Many variables: high arc, medium arc, head-heavy, not head-heavy, tacky, non-tacky. My personal opinion: stiff with 5.5 mm? Ask beginners about this blade: how does this blade have 3.9 hardness? Is it hinoki outer plies? More and more stupid people on this planet, so also in table tennis. Try a different setup, not for five minutes and then comment.
#3 — March 2024
Many users are unqualified to rate blades and rubbers, even beginners. They lack the experience necessary to provide meaningful assessments.
The ZJK ZLC exhibits a medium-high arc attack on both the forehand and backhand when paired with TGY05 and TGY 05 Hard rubbers. It excels in slow, tricky topspins due to its central sweet spot. Exploiting this characteristic allows for fast and slow attack-defense variations in speed. Pushes are close to the net, and drives are fast with the center blade.
The TB-ALC is slightly faster than the ZJK-ZLC, as indicated in Butterfly’s comparison chart.
There are many very good blades available, but it’s important to choose carefully to match your personal preferences. Many variables exist, such as high arc versus medium arc, head-heavy versus not head-heavy, and tacky versus non-tacky rubbers.
In my opinion, a blade with 5.5 mm hinoki outer plies would not have a 3.9 hardness rating. Beginners may have difficulty understanding this aspect of blade construction.
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