The exclusive special fiber reflects the progress in creating Butterfly blades. Super ZLC is almost twice as dense as ZLC fibers, which further increases the sweet spot and bounce of blades using SUPER ZLC. SUPER ZLC blades will in general have a medium-hard to hard touch and are quite fast, well suited for all-around offensive table tennis.
Super ZLC — Faster than ZLC. More controllable under load.
Super ZLC is the evolution of the ZL-Carbon fibre with more densely woven fibres. The result: higher reaction property than ZLC — but without the stone-hard behaviour under hard strokes. Super ZLC blades deform more at hard impact and release energy with a slight delay — giving more ball contact time, higher spin potential and better controllability despite extreme speed. Super ZLC is the most technically demanding and fastest fibre category in the Butterfly range.
More densely woven. More explosive. More controllable under hard strokes.
Unlike regular ZLC, the Zylon-Carbon fibre in Super ZLC is woven more densely. This creates a pronounced 'Deep Hold' property: the blade deforms deeply on impact, holds the ball for a moment, then propels it with maximum energy toward the target. The system becomes faster without becoming as stone-stiff as ZLC — the decisive advantage in modern professional table tennis.
Frequently asked questions about Super ZLC blades
What is Super ZLC and what distinguishes it from ZLC?
Super ZLC is an evolution of the ZLC fibre with more densely woven Zylon-Carbon fibres. The key difference: ZLC becomes very stiff and direct under hard strokes — giving speed but little ball contact time. Super ZLC deforms more deeply on impact and releases energy with a delay (Deep Hold). The result: Super ZLC is faster than ZLC while offering better controllability under hard strokes and more potential for spin-rich play.
What is the Deep Hold effect?
Deep Hold describes the characteristic deformation of the Super ZLC blade on ball impact. The blade gives way, holds the ball deeper than ZLC for a moment, then propels it with concentrated energy. This effect creates more ball contact time than ZLC, even though the blade is overall faster. Players describe it as a softer impact feel combined with an explosive release.
What distinguishes the different Super ZLC blades from each other?
All Super ZLC blades share the fibre but differ in geometry and fibre position. Fan Zhendong, Zhang Jike and Lin Yun-ju Super ZLC have the fibre on the outside and show the pronounced Deep Hold effect. The Harimoto Tomokazu Super ZLC has the fibre further inward (Innerforce construction) — giving a distinctly different character: more control and ball feel with slightly less pure speed, and a larger sweet spot.
Which playing styles suit Super ZLC blades?
Super ZLC blades are suited to experienced to professional offensive players who play explosive topspin sequences with high speed and rotation. The Deep Hold effect makes Super ZLC more accessible than pure ZLC for topspin-oriented players. Players who find ZLC too direct will often cope better with Super ZLC.
Which rubbers pair best with Super ZLC?
Due to the extreme speed, control-oriented rubbers are recommended. Dignics 05 is the typical professional combination — plenty of spin, good control. Tenergy 05 or Dignics 09c are further proven combinations. Those new to Super ZLC should first test with Tenergy 05 FX to gauge the system.