Butterfly Franziska Innerforce ZLC Offensive Shakehand Blade

An Inner Fiber blade with ZL Carbon built in, light at an 84 g average weight

The Franziska Innerforce ZLC is an offensive shakehand blade that combines wood with ZL Carbon. At an average weight of 84 g it's on the light side, and its vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) is also somewhat low. It suits intermediate and higher-level players looking for light weight and a softer feel.

Features

• 2 layers of ZL Carbon are built into 5 wood plies using Inner Fiber construction, which places the special material toward the inside of the blade.
• The reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) of 10.5 is on the low side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The vibration property of 9.5 is on the low side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The average weight of 84 g is on the light side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• Only the FL (Flared) grip is available.

Recommended for

• Players looking for a lightweight Inner Fiber blade
• Those looking for an offensive blade with a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• At 84 g average weight, it's light among our offensive shakehand blades, making it easy to swing through the ball.
• The vibration property of 9.5 is on the low side within the category, indicating a softer feel on paper.
• The reaction property of 10.5 keeps the bounce modest, which tends to make shots easier to control.

Things to consider

• The reaction property of 10.5 is on the low side for our offensive shakehand blades, which may feel lacking to players who prioritize bounce above all.
• Only the FL (Flared) grip is available; there is no ST (Straight) option.
• Because carbon is built into the construction, its playing characteristics differ from an all-wood blade, so preference will vary.

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 Inner Fiber construction?

A. It is a construction that places a special material such as carbon toward the inside of the blade, closer to the center, rather than near the surface. This blade has 2 layers of ZL Carbon built into the inside of a 5-ply wood blade.

Q. Is the FL grip the only option?

A. Yes. The Franziska Innerforce ZLC is offered only in FL (Flared), a grip shape that widens toward the end.

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.