Butterfly Harimoto Tomokazu Innerforce SUPER ZLC Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese penhold blade with Super ZL Carbon, reaction property 12 and strong bounce

This Chinese penhold blade layers 2 plies of Super ZL Carbon into 5 wood plies in an Inner Fiber® construction. Its reaction property of 12 is on the higher side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry. It suits intermediate to advanced players who want to attack with powerful drives.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies + 2 Super ZL Carbon plies (Inner Fiber® construction)
• Reaction property of 12 is on the higher side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry
• Vibration property (vibration frequency; a higher value tends to feel harder) of 10.7 is a bit high, and the 6.2 mm blade thickness is on the thick side
• Average weight of 87 g, with a grip size of 82×24×32 mm
• Made in Japan, with a natural wood finish (no cork) on the back

Recommended for

• Players who want power even from mid-distance (a bit back from the table)
• Those who want a high-reaction blade for powerful drives

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property of 12 is on the high side, making powerful shots easier to produce
• The 2-ply Super ZL Carbon construction makes strong bounce easy to get
• The Inner Fiber® construction makes a ball-holding sensation easy to feel

Things to consider

• Because reaction property is a high 12, those just starting out may find the ball tends to float up
• At an average weight of 87 g, it's on the heavier side among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, so the swing may take some getting used to
• Vibration property of 10.7 is a bit above the median among the Chinese penhold blades we carry, indicating a slightly firmer feel on paper

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 Super ZL Carbon?

A. It's a high-strength special material made by Butterfly. If sanding the grip or other areas causes the fibers to fray, Butterfly recommends smoothing them with fine-grit sandpaper.

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.