Butterfly Fan Zhendong Super ALC Offensive Shakehand Blade

A blade with heightened bounce from Super Arylate Carbon

The Fan Zhendong Super ALC is an offensive shakehand blade with 2 layers of Super Arylate Carbon. Its reaction property of 12.1 is on the high side even among our offensive shakehand blades, while its vibration property of 10.1 matches the median. It suits players who want powerful shots while keeping the feel at a standard firmness.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies plus 2 layers of Super Arylate Carbon.
• Reaction property of 12.1 is a high figure among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• Vibration property of 10.1 matches the median for the category.
• Blade thickness 5.7 mm, average weight 87 g, blade size 157×150 mm (Regular).
• Grip is available in 2 options: FL (Flared) and ST (Straight).

Recommended for

• Players who want to use the high reaction property to aim for powerful shots
• Intermediate to advanced players who want extra bounce while keeping the vibration property at a standard level

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A high reaction property from Super Arylate Carbon.
• Vibration property of 10.1 matches the median, a figure that isn't extreme in firmness.
• You can choose from 2 grips: FL and ST.

Things to consider

• Because the reaction property is high, it may take some getting used to for shot control.
• With 2 layers of a special material in its construction, it may feel firmer than an all-wood blade.
• Because it's designed with power in mind, control-focused players may find the bounce strong.

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. How is this different from the Fan Zhendong ALC?

A. The special material has been changed from Arylate Carbon to Super Arylate Carbon. According to the manufacturer, this raises the reaction property while keeping the vibration property at a similar level. This blade is 12.1 for reaction property and 10.1 for vibration property.

Q. Which grip should I choose?

A. FL (Flared) widens toward the end, while ST (Straight) is straight and easy to re-grip. Grip size is 100×25×34 mm for FL and 100×23×28 mm for ST. Choose whichever feels more natural in your hand.

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.
• Rubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, 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.