Friendship/729 Z-2

I think this blade is made for long pips or Fast& Hard rubbers only. When you choose LP it will be slow, but when you choose Fast& Hard rubber you’ll get good control. Currently I am using LP Stiga Sculpture BH and Stiga Radical SP which can make it more confusing for your opponent.

This blade features a limba/limba/soft carbon construction with a kiri core, making it a suitable option for players transitioning from all-wood blades to fiber composite ones.

At low power, the Z2 exhibits slight bounciness with adequate vibration, though the overall feel is somewhat muted. However, when played with higher power, it delivers a responsive “bite and release” sensation akin to the HL5 blade, albeit with slightly less crispness. The resulting arc is stable and consistent during topspin exchanges.