Butterfly Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce Super ZLC Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade with Super ZL Carbon and a high reaction property.

This offensive shakehand blade has an Inner Fiber® construction, with 2 layers of Super ZL Carbon placed inside 5 wood plies. Its reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) of 12 is high among the offensive shakehand blades we carry. It suits players who want the power of an Inner Fiber® blade along with strong shots.

Features

• An Inner Fiber® construction with 2 layers of Super ZL Carbon placed inside 5 wood plies.
• The reaction property of 12 is high among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 10.5 is on the higher side, and the blade thickness of 6.2 mm is on the thicker side.
• The average weight is 86 g, and you can choose between 2 grips: FL and ST.

Recommended for

• Players who want power from a blade with a high reaction property
• Those who want the benefits of Inner Fiber® construction along with more bounce

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property 12 is high among our offensive shakehand blades, making it easier to generate power.
• Among Inner Fiber® blades, this model is built with especially high bounce.
• You can choose between 2 grips: FL and ST.

Things to consider

• Because the reaction property is high, beginners may find the ball tends to float.
• At 10.5, the vibration property is on the higher side, and some players may notice a firmer feel.
• If you sand the grip to adjust its shape, the Super ZL Carbon fibers may fray.

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 does a high reaction property mean?

A. Reaction property is a guide to how much bounce a blade has. This product's value of 12 is high among the offensive shakehand blades we carry. The ball tends to carry farther, while getting used to the amount of force needed may take some practice.

Q. What grips are available?

A. There are 2: FL (Flared) and ST (Straight).

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.