Thickness
7.1mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
Haruvatart ZL Carbon
Butterfly Haruvatart ZL Carbon is a high-performance Japanese Penhold blade built for aggressive, offensive play. It uniquely blends Butterfly's advanced ZL Carbon fiber with traditional wood, creating a rare synergy of explosive speed, enhanced dwell time, and remarkable control. This hybrid construction excels at generating heavy topspin with ease, making it a formidable weapon for players who rely on powerful strokes and aggressive rallies. The blade offers a lively feel and a large sweet spot, contributing to consistent, powerful shots during intense matches. Its reputation as a sought-after item for serious players highlights its unique appeal in the modern game.
This 5-ply hybrid design features a symmetrical construction: outer Hinoki layers for a soft touch and good feel, inner ZL Carbon layers for a significant boost in speed and a crisp response, and a Kiri wood core. This arrangement is engineered to balance the inherent stiffness of carbon with the natural elasticity of wood, creating a blade that is both powerful and controllable.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Haruvatart ZL Carbon is engineered for high speed, making it ideal for aggressive attacking players. The ZL Carbon layers provide a stiff and fast response, enabling powerful drives and smashes. Our testing shows it operates at the upper end of the speed spectrum, delivering the explosive power needed for modern offensive play where quick counter-attacks and decisive finishes are crucial.
Despite its high speed, Haruvatart ZL Carbon offers a commendable level of control, a characteristic often attributed to the ZL fiber. This allows players to execute precise shots and maintain consistency during fast rallies. The wood plies contribute to a more manageable and predictable feel compared to stiffer all-carbon blades, giving you confidence to place the ball exactly where you want.
Haruvatart ZL Carbon delivers a lively yet controlled feel. The combination of ZL Carbon and wood plies creates a sensation that is crisp and direct without being overly stiff or harsh. You get clear feedback on impact—a solid, confident connection that communicates exactly how the ball was struck, which is essential for touch shots and aggressive loops alike.
Haruvatart ZL Carbon typically produces a medium-high throw angle, which is highly beneficial for generating powerful, arcing topspin shots that dip aggressively into the opponent's court. This trajectory helps in looping against backspin and creating heavy, offensive topspin rallies that are difficult to counter.
Compared to traditional carbon blades, the ZL fiber in this construction is noted to hold the ball slightly longer. This enhanced dwell time allows for better brush contact and superior spin generation on serves and heavy topspin shots, giving loopers a distinct advantage in crafting deceptive, spin-heavy attacks.
As a carbon blade, it leans towards the stiffer side, but the specific ZL fiber and wood ply integration gives it a degree of controlled flexibility. This balance allows for powerful, direct drives while still permitting some finesse and brush contact for spin-oriented shots, making it versatile for various offensive techniques.
The ZL Carbon and wood construction effectively manages vibrations, providing a relatively crisp but not harsh feel. You receive clear, direct feedback on impact without excessive buzz or numbness, contributing to a more connected and controlled playing experience where you can feel the ball on the rubber.
As a high-end Butterfly blade, Haruvatart ZL Carbon exhibits excellent craftsmanship and material quality. The use of advanced ZL Carbon and premium wood plies results in a durable, well-constructed blade that can withstand rigorous play. You can feel the precision in its build, from the smooth finish to the consistent layering, which translates to reliable performance match after match.
Technology
Haruvatart ZL Carbon features Butterfly's innovative ZL Carbon technology. This material combines the exceptional properties of ZL fiber—known for its lightness, strength, and flexibility—with the speed-enhancing characteristics of carbon. This hybrid approach aims to deliver a blade with superior speed and spin potential while retaining a degree of control and feel that might be lost in more conventional carbon blades. The construction involves an outer layer of Hinoki wood, followed by ZL Carbon, and a Kiri wood core, creating a responsive 5-ply structure engineered for high-level offensive play where every millisecond of contact matters.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Amultart ZLC
Amultart ZLC shares the same ZL Carbon technology and a similar 5-ply (3 wood + 2 ZLC) construction with Hinoki outer plies. It is frequently mentioned alongside Haruvatart ZL Carbon in discussions of Butterfly's premium ZLC offerings. Both blades are designed for aggressive offensive play, offering high speed, excellent spin, and are considered top-tier options within the ZLC line for players seeking maximum power with retained feel.
Butterfly Garaydia ZLC
Garaydia ZLC is another Butterfly blade utilizing ZL Carbon technology, designed for high rebound and a superb balance between speed and control. While specific construction details may differ, the shared ZLC material indicates a comparable performance profile focusing on offensive capabilities with excellent spin potential. Players report it offers a similar blend of power and precision, making it a viable alternative for those seeking the ZLC characteristic in a different blade format.