Weight
90g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Jun Mizutani Super ZLC
Butterfly Jun Mizutani Super ZLC is a premium offensive blade crafted for advanced players seeking a powerful, spin-oriented game. Developed with Japanese star Jun Mizutani, it integrates Butterfly's Super ZL-Carbon technology to expand the high-reaction area, enhancing both speed and control. Its seven-ply hybrid construction blends Limba and Kiri woods with Super ZLC fibers, creating a unique feel with a large sweet spot. Ideal for aggressive all-rounders, it excels in mid-distance looping and creative shot-making, demanding a high skill level to unlock its full potential.
This blade features a 7-ply construction with five wood layers and two layers of Super ZLC fiber. The outer plies are Limba wood, chosen for its optimal feel and control. The core is Kiri wood, a common lightweight material, sandwiched between the Limba and Super ZLC layers. Positioning the Super ZLC fibers close to the outer plies enhances speed and sweet spot size without overly compromising on feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Jun Mizutani Super ZLC is exceptionally fast, offering significant acceleration and power for offensive play. Our testing shows this speed stems from the Super ZLC technology and overall construction, enabling powerful shots with less effort. It's particularly effective in mid-distance rallies, where its quick response allows players to dominate exchanges with aggressive loops and drives.
Despite its high speed, this blade offers excellent control. The Limba outer plies and the Super ZLC's larger sweet spot contribute to surprising precision and low vibration. Players can maintain accurate placement during fast exchanges, enabling a style of controlled aggression. However, a good touch is recommended, especially on service receive, due to its inherent responsiveness.
It offers a medium-hard feel, striking a balance between the inherent stiffness of carbon and the softer touch of the Limba outer plies. This provides clear, crisp feedback without feeling overly harsh or numb, allowing for sensitive execution of strokes like serves and delicate touches at the table.
Players report a medium-high throw angle. This characteristic, combined with its speed and spin, allows for powerful looping with a high arc that can be difficult for opponents to handle, while also helping to keep aggressive shots on the table.
The blade provides a good amount of dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the rubber and blade surface. This is crucial for generating heavy spin and is partly attributed to the outer Limba wood layers. The extended contact facilitates powerful, spinny loops and effective spin-based serves.
The blade has a medium-firm stiffness, indicating a balance between rigidity for power and flexibility for control. This level allows for effective dwell time and spin generation while still providing enough stiffness for powerful, direct drives and smashes.
Exhibits surprisingly low vibration for a carbon blade, which is a key factor in maintaining control and feel. The reduced vibration allows players to feel the ball contact more clearly, aiding in precise shot execution and comfort during intense rallies.
Build quality is consistently rated as excellent. Players report superb craftsmanship, a flawless design, and durable construction that often requires no edge sanding. The premium materials and precise manufacturing justify its position as a high-end product, offering outstanding longevity and a premium in-hand feel.
Technology
Butterfly Jun Mizutani Super ZLC utilizes advanced Super ZL-Carbon technology. This proprietary material involves a tighter weave of Zylon and carbon fibers, processed for enhanced strength and density. The result is an expanded 'high-reaction area' or sweet spot across the blade face, providing more consistent power and control. Super ZL-Carbon also contributes to a lighter feel for the amount of power generated, enabling more efficient play with reduced swing effort. This technology is designed to offer superior speed, spin, and tactile feedback compared to traditional carbon composites.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Jun Mizutani
Jun Mizutani, the Japanese table tennis legend, collaborated with Butterfly to develop this blade. It was designed to meet his specific needs after the introduction of plastic balls, requiring more bounce and power. He used this blade during a period of significant success, including winning the men's singles at the ITTF Pro Tour Grand Finals, showcasing its capability at the highest level.
Elizabeta Samara
Romanian professional Elizabeta Samara uses the Jun Mizutani Super ZLC. Her powerful and aggressive playing style, which involves strong looping and attacking from mid-distance, aligns perfectly with the blade's characteristics of speed, spin, and power.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Butterfly Viscaria is a popular alternative among offensive players. Both blades feature carbon technology for high speed and spin. However, TTSensei experts note the Jun Mizutani Super ZLC is generally faster with a larger sweet spot due to its specific technology, while the Viscaria is often seen as slightly more forgiving and accessible.
Butterfly Zhang Jike Super ZLC
Zhang Jike Super ZLC is a direct counterpart, sharing the same Super ZLC technology. While both offer exceptional speed and spin, our testing shows the Zhang Jike version is typically lighter and has a harder Koto outer veneer for a more direct impact. The Mizutani version features a softer Limba outer veneer for a slightly more forgiving feel and a potentially higher arc.