Butterfly Innerforce Layer ZLC Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese-style penhold blade with 2 layers of ZL Carbon and a softer feel

This is a Chinese-style penhold blade with Inner Fiber® construction, combining 5 wood plies with 2 layers of ZL Carbon. Its reaction property is 10.5, and its vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) is 9.5, placing it among the softer-feeling blades within the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry. It suits players who want to get a solid hold on the ball.

Features

• Blade composition: 5 wood plies plus 2 layers of ZL Carbon (Inner Fiber® construction).
• Reaction property of 10.5 and vibration property of 9.5 indicate a softer feel on paper.
• Blade thickness 5.7 mm, blade size 161×150 mm (Round).
• Average weight of 88 g is somewhat heavy among the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.
• Made in Japan; the back has a natural wood finish with no cork.

Recommended for

• Players who want to prioritize control with a blade that isn't overly bouncy
• Intermediate to advanced players who want a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property of 10.5 keeps the bounce modest, which tends to make shots easier to control.
• Vibration property of 9.5 is somewhat low among our Chinese-style penhold blades, indicating a softer feel on paper.
• The heavier average weight of 88 g tends to make it easier to put weight behind your shots.

Things to consider

• Average weight of 88 g is heavy among our Chinese-style penhold blades, so swinging through and handling it may take some getting used to.
• Since the vibration property is somewhat low, indicating a softer feel on paper, it may not suit players who prefer a firmer feel.
• Reaction property of 10.5 is modest among our Chinese-style penhold blades, which may feel lacking to players who want strong bounce.

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 kind of grip is a Chinese-style penhold?

A. It's a blade with a short grip similar in shape to a shakehand grip, held the way you'd hold a pen. Rubber is applied to both sides, suiting a style of play that uses both faces of the blade.

Q. What are reaction property and vibration property?

A. Reaction property is a guide to how much bounce the blade has. Vibration property is a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel and the less vibration transmitted to the hand. This blade is 10.5 for reaction property and 9.5 for vibration property, placing it among the softer-feeling blades within the Chinese-style penhold blades we carry.

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.