Butterfly Mizutani Jun ZLC Offensive Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade with 2 ZL Carbon layers, built for powerful shots.

The Mizutani Jun ZLC is an offensive shakehand blade combining 5 wood plies with 2 layers of ZL Carbon. Among the offensive shakehand blades we carry, its reaction property (a guide to how much bounce the blade has) of 11.8 is on the higher side, and its vibration property (a measure of vibration frequency — the higher the number, the firmer the feel) of 11.2 is high. It suits players who want to attack from anywhere between close to and far from the table.

Features

• The blade is built from 5 wood plies layered with 2 sheets of ZL Carbon.
• The reaction property of 11.8 is on the higher side among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The vibration property of 11.2 is high among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• The average weight of 88 g is standard among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.
• You can choose between an FL (Flared) or ST (Straight) grip.

Recommended for

• Players who prefer a blade with strong bounce and a firmer feel
• Those who want to attack across the full range from close to far from the table
• Players who want stable, drive-centered attacking play

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Reaction property is on the higher side and vibration property is high among our offensive shakehand blades, making it easier to produce powerful shots.
• The average weight of 88 g is standard among our offensive shakehand blades.
• Made in Japan, a good fit for players who want a Japanese-made blade.

Things to consider

• Because the reaction property is on the higher side, beginners may find the ball tends to float.
• Because the vibration property is high, indicating a firmer feel on paper, this may not suit players who prefer a softer feel.
• As a wood blade, there is some natural variation in weight and dimensions from piece to piece.

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. Which is better, the FL or ST grip?

A. The FL (Flared) grip widens toward the end, at 24 mm thick and 34 mm across the end. The ST (Straight) grip is straight and slightly slimmer, at 22 mm thick and 27.5 mm across the end. Choose based on which feels better in your hand.

Q. What does a high vibration property mean?

A. Vibration property is a Butterfly-specific measure of how frequently the blade vibrates. The higher the number, the firmer the feel tends to be, and the less vibration tends to be transmitted to your hand (individual perception varies). This blade's 11.2 is high among the offensive shakehand blades we carry.

Q. Does this come with rubber?

A. No, this product is the blade only. Please choose 2 sheets of rubber for both sides, plus glue and side tape, separately.

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.