Butterfly Fan Zhendong CNF Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese penhold blade with CNF, reaction property 11.7 and a softer feel

This Chinese penhold blade layers 2 plies of Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) into 5 wood plies. Among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, its reaction property of 11.7 is high, and its vibration property (vibration frequency; a higher value tends to feel harder) of 9.5 is a bit low. It suits players who want both strong bounce and a softer feel.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies + 2 Cellulose Nanofiber plies
• Reaction property of 11.7 is on the higher side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Vibration property of 9.5 is a bit low among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, indicating a softer feel on paper
• Average weight of 89 g is on the heavier side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Made in Japan, with a natural wood finish (no cork) on the back

Recommended for

• Players who value both shot power and a ball-holding sensation
• Those who want strong bounce along with a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property of 11.7 is on the high side, making powerful shots easier to produce
• Despite the high reaction property, vibration property of 9.5 indicates a softer feel on paper
• A patented construction using Cellulose Nanofiber

Things to consider

• Because reaction property is a high 11.7, those just starting out may find the ball tends to float up
• At an average weight of 89 g, it's on the heavier side even among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, so handling may take some getting used to
• Because the bounce is strong, short balls over the table and other touch shots may take some getting used to

Specifications

Figures are the manufacturer's published values. Speed, spin, arc, sponge hardness, reaction property and vibration property are Butterfly's own indices.

FAQ

Q. What is Cellulose Nanofiber?

A. It's a material made using nanotechnology. This blade has a high reaction property of 11.7, while its vibration property is kept low at 9.5. Blades using CNF are covered by patents held by Daio Paper and Tamasu.

Q. What if I only want to put rubber on one side of a Chinese penhold blade?

A. If you only put rubber on one side, apply a racket sheet in a different color to the other side.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• Rubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, glue and edge tape.
• The average weight is a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.