Weight
90g
Thickness
6.2mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
158x152
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC
Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC is a premium offensive blade built for modern, aggressive play. It evolves the Harimoto series by integrating advanced Super ZLC fiber technology in an innerforce construction. This design delivers exceptional speed and a large, stable sweet spot while enhancing dwell time and ball feedback for better control. Crafted with meticulous detail, it's a powerful weapon for attack-minded players who still require precision for delicate shots and placement, embodying Butterfly's renowned quality and player-focused engineering.
This unique 7-ply construction features Limba outer plies, followed by Ayous, then innovative Super ZLC fiber layers sandwiching a Kiri core. The 'innerfiber' arrangement places the high-performance Super ZLC material closer to the core, enhancing dwell time and ball feel while maintaining the crispness and speed characteristic of ZLC technology.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC delivers exceptional speed, a hallmark of Super ZLC technology. Our testing shows a very fast response ideal for aggressive attackers who rely on power and quick execution. This speed enables explosive topspin rallies and decisive finishing shots, giving players a significant offensive advantage.
Despite its high speed, this blade provides commendable control. The innerforce construction and Super ZLC placement contribute to a larger sweet spot and improved ball feedback, allowing for precise touch shots and controlled placement. TTSensei experts note this balance makes it manageable and effective for advanced players during complex rallies.
Players report a crisp, direct feel from the Super ZLC fibers, balanced by noticeable ball feedback and dwell time from the innerforce construction and wood plies. This creates an engaging sensation that connects you to the ball during strokes, offering both responsiveness and touch.
The combination of Super ZLC and innerforce construction produces a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates powerful topspin shots with a good arc, making it particularly effective when paired with modern, high-arc rubbers for aggressive looping play.
Innerforce technology, which positions Super ZLC layers closer to the core, significantly enhances dwell time. This allows the ball to sink into the blade slightly longer, boosting spin potential and providing a better, more connected feel during strokes, especially for looping attacks.
Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC offers a medium level of flexibility. This balance allows players to generate effective spin and absorb pace during rallies, contributing to the blade's versatility. It's not overly stiff, which supports both power and controlled play.
While Super ZLC material transmits vibration distinctly, the inner construction and wood plies help moderate it. Players experience clear, pronounced feedback on ball impact that aids shot execution without being overly harsh or jarring, offering a useful sensory connection.
Butterfly's manufacturing standards are world-renowned, and the Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC exemplifies this excellence. Precision in material selection, assembly, and finishing results in a durable, high-performing blade that consistently meets professional expectations for build quality and reliability.
Technology
Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC utilizes Butterfly's advanced Super ZLC fiber technology in an innerforce configuration. This innovative approach places the high-performance Super ZLC layers closer to the blade's core rather than directly beneath the outer plies. This placement enhances dwell time and ball feel, creates a larger sweet spot, and promotes controlled, spin-oriented play. The Super ZLC fibers themselves provide exceptional speed, elasticity, and a large rebound area. The construction is completed with carefully selected wood plies: Limba outer plies for enhanced grip and feel, Ayous for structure, and a lightweight Kiri core for a balanced overall sensation.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Tomokazu Harimoto
As the namesake of this blade series, Tomokazu Harimoto's aggressive, dynamic playing style directly inspired its design. The blade is tailored to facilitate his powerful topspin shots, quick close-table attacks, and aggressive counter-driving. The Super ZLC's speed and large sweet spot align perfectly with his need for both explosive power and consistency in high-pressure matches, making it a fitting tool for his offensive arsenal.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Butterfly Viscaria is a highly popular outer-ply carbon blade that shares exceptional speed and an offensive orientation. However, as an outer carbon blade, Viscaria tends to have a harder feel and faster ball release, excelling in direct attacks and blocking. Harimoto Innerforce Super ZLC, with its innerfiber Super ZLC construction, offers more dwell time, a larger sweet spot, and a slightly crisper feel, making it more forgiving for looping and spin-focused play while retaining immense power.
Butterfly Harimoto Innerforce ZLC
Harimoto Innerforce ZLC is the direct predecessor and sibling blade. It also features an innerfiber construction with ZLC layers. The key difference is the fiber type: Super ZLC versus ZLC. The Super ZLC variant provides a higher reaction rating and larger sweet spot, resulting in greater speed and a more pronounced crispness. The standard ZLC version offers a slightly softer feel and a touch more control, serving as an excellent alternative for players who find the Super ZLC's intensity slightly overwhelming.