Weight
88g
Thickness
5.6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC
Butterfly Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC is a high-performance offensive blade built for dynamic, aggressive play. Its 5+2 ply construction with Super ZLC fibers delivers exceptional speed and a broad, forgiving sweet spot, ideal for powerful topspin and sharp counter-attacks. Designed in collaboration with Taiwanese star Lin Yun-Ju, it facilitates his signature banana flicks while maintaining surprising control. This blade suits advanced players seeking a fast, precise, and stable platform for a dominant game close to the table.
The blade features Koto as the outer ply for a crisp feel and direct response, followed by a layer of high-density Super ZLC fiber. Inner Limba plies provide elasticity and touch, sandwiching a lightweight Kiri core for responsiveness. This hybrid construction is designed for maximum speed and a large, consistent sweet spot.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC is renowned for exceptional speed, driven by the Super ZLC fiber layers that enhance repulsion and create a wide high-reaction area. It ranks among the fastest blades available, enabling powerful drives and aggressive attacks with significant pace and penetration, perfect for players who want to dictate rallies with sheer velocity.
Despite its high speed, this blade offers a surprisingly high level of control, attributed to its large sweet spot and the stabilizing properties of Super ZLC fiber. While it demands player precision, it allows for controlled shot placement, especially in the short game and for nuanced backhand techniques, making it more versatile than many pure speed blades.
The Super ZLC layers contribute to a medium-hard, crisp, and direct feel. Compared to some other Super ZLC blades, it is noted for having a slightly softer touch, making it more approachable and offering better nuance, especially on backhand strokes, while retaining that characteristic offensive feedback.
Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC produces a medium-low to medium throw angle. This allows for flat, penetrating shots and effective counter-hits, while still enabling players to generate significant spin with proper technique, perfectly suiting the sharp banana flicks it's known for.
The Super ZLC construction leads to a shorter, more direct dwell time compared to all-wood or some composite blades, which contributes to its speed. However, TTSensei experts note it provides a longer dwell time than some other Super ZLC models, offering a useful balance between directness and spin-generating potential.
The Super ZLC fibers make the blade quite stiff, contributing to its high speed and direct feel. This stiffness is beneficial for powerful, linear shots but requires solid technique to harness fully without sacrificing control, making it best suited for players with developed strokes.
This blade has a medium-high vibration level, meaning players can clearly feel ball impact and gain valuable feedback. This contributes to its crisp feel. Players sensitive to vibration will notice it, but it's generally considered manageable and informative for an offensive blade of this caliber.
Butterfly's renowned manufacturing standards are fully present in the Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC. The materials are premium, and the construction is precise, resulting in a durable, well-finished blade that justifies its high-end positioning. Players consistently note its excellent build quality and reliable performance.
Technology
Butterfly Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC utilizes advanced Super ZLC (SZLC) fiber technology. SZLC is a high-density weave of carbon and ZL fibers, offering enhanced strength, elasticity, and a significantly larger repulsion area compared to standard ZLC. This technology maximizes speed by minimizing energy dissipation while increasing the sweet spot for greater consistency and power across the blade face. The 5+2 ply construction, with SZLC fibers placed directly beneath the outer Koto ply, is engineered to provide a powerful yet controlled feel that facilitates a dynamic, modern offensive playstyle.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Lin Yun-Ju (TPE)
Lin Yun-Ju, the blade's namesake and a prominent rising star, uses this as his primary setup. His aggressive, dynamic style—characterized by exceptional banana flicks and fast counter-attacks—is perfectly complemented by the blade's speed, power, and large sweet spot, enabling him to produce sharp, penetrating shots with precision.
Chen Kai-Cheng (TPE)
Chen Kai-Cheng, also from Chinese Taipei, is a high-level player who uses the Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC. This indicates the blade's properties are valued within the Taiwanese national team for its balanced speed and control, suitable for contemporary offensive strategies.
Nanami Kiho (JPN)
Nanami Kiho from Japan is another international player associated with this blade, showcasing its appeal beyond its namesake. It demonstrates the blade's versatility and effectiveness for players who prefer an aggressive, fast-paced game with excellent control.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Zhang Jike Super ZLC
Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC is often compared to the Zhang Jike Super ZLC. Players report that while both offer similar premium Super ZLC speed and power, the Lin Yun-Ju version might feel slightly softer and lighter, potentially offering a different feel and more control for some players, especially on the backhand. Both are top-tier choices for aggressive play.
Butterfly Viscaria ALC
Many players consider Viscaria ALC a benchmark. Our testing shows Lin Yun-Ju Super ZLC is generally faster with a crisper, more direct feel, whereas Viscaria ALC has a softer, more flexible character with longer dwell time, making it more forgiving for spin generation. Lin Yun-Ju SZLC demands precise technique but rewards with superior speed and shot penetration.