Butterfly Fan Zhendong ZLC Offensive Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade with ZL Carbon and a thinner 5.5 mm blade thickness

The Fan Zhendong ZLC is an offensive shakehand blade combining 5 wood plies with 2 layers of ZL Carbon. Blade thickness of 5.5 mm is on the thin side among our offensive shakehand blades, and its vibration property is on the high side. It suits intermediate and higher-level players who want a bouncy attacking game from a thinner blade.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies plus 2 layers of ZL Carbon.
• Reaction property of 11.7 is somewhat high, and vibration property of 10.8 is high.
• Blade thickness of 5.5 mm is on the thinner side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• Average weight 88 g, blade size 157×150 mm (Regular).
• Grip is available in 2 options: FL (Flared) and ST (Straight).

Recommended for

• Players who want powerful shots from a thinner blade
• Intermediate to advanced players who prefer a firmer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• With 2 layers of ZL Carbon, reaction property is somewhat high.
• Blade thickness of 5.5 mm is on the thin side among our offensive shakehand blades.
• You can choose from 2 grips: FL and ST.

Things to consider

• Vibration property of 10.8 is above the median, indicating a firmer feel on paper.
• Because the blade is on the thinner side, players used to a thicker blade may notice a difference in feel.
• Reaction property is also somewhat high, so beginners may find the ball tends to float.

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. Is a blade thickness of 5.5 mm thin?

A. Among the offensive shakehand blades we carry (blade thickness 5.2–6.8 mm), this blade's 5.5 mm falls on the thinner side.

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.