Weight
90g
Thickness
5.85mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x151
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
ZeLeBRO PBO-c
Joola ZeLeBRO PBO-c is a premium offensive blade built for explosive power and direct attacking play. Its unique 5+2 ply construction places PBO-C fibers directly beneath Limba outer veneers, creating a large sweet spot and enhanced repulsion for a medium-high trajectory. This design offers effective vibration dampening, making it suitable for precise offensive strokes, powerful loop drives, and spin-oriented play. Crafted with Japanese composite materials, Italian handles, and South Korean assembly, it represents a high-caliber tool for aggressive players.
The 5+2 construction features Limba outer plies for feel and spin, directly followed by PBO-C composite layers that enhance repulsion and enlarge the sweet spot. Koto and Kiri inner plies provide the core structure and contribute to overall stiffness and speed.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
ZeLeBRO PBO-c delivers high speed from its PBO-C composite layers and fast wood construction, providing significant repulsion for aggressive attacking play. It generates explosive and direct power, making it suitable for powerful shots. While very fast, our testing shows it offers ample speed for most offensive players without reaching the extreme levels of OFF++ blades.
Despite its offensive nature, ZeLeBRO PBO-c maintains commendable control thanks to the vibration-dampening qualities of the PBO-C composite and its overall construction. This allows for precise strokes and good feel during offensive maneuvers, making it more manageable than many blades with similar speed characteristics.
ZeLeBRO PBO-c offers a medium-hard feel. While the Limba outer plies provide some softness, the PBO-C composite and underlying wood layers create a stiffer, more direct sensation that players describe as crisp and responsive during play.
The blade produces a medium-high trajectory that helps clear the net with powerful shots and creates challenging angles, making it effective for offensive players who want to loop with good arc.
The combination of Limba outer plies and PBO-C fibers creates good dwell time balance, allowing for effective spin generation on serves and loops while maintaining enough stiffness for powerful shots. It handles both slow-brushing topspins and powerful loop drives well.
ZeLeBRO PBO-c exhibits low flexibility with a stiff, direct feel that benefits speed generation and offensive stroke precision. This characteristic supports powerful, linear shots rather than flexible, looping arcs.
A key feature is the vibration-dampening effect from the PBO-C composite material, which reduces harsh vibrations for a more comfortable feel and improved control during aggressive play, making it less fatiguing over long sessions.
ZeLeBRO PBO-c is consistently described as a premium blade made with top-tier materials and excellent craftsmanship. The use of Japanese composite materials, Italian handles, and South Korean assembly contributes to its high build quality, smooth finish, and durability, ensuring players receive a reliable and well-constructed piece of equipment.
Technology
ZeLeBRO PBO-c utilizes a unique 5+2 ply construction with 'PBO-C' referring to Poly(p-phenylen-2,6-benzobisoxazol) fibers plain-woven with carbon. These advanced composite fibers, known for durability and high elasticity, are placed directly under Limba outer veneers. This integration creates a larger sweet spot and softer stroke feeling compared to pure carbon blades while complementing carbon's stiffness. Limba veneers provide excellent touch and spin capabilities, balancing aggressive speed with control. The multi-national sourcing reflects JOOLA's Premium Line commitment to quality.
Similar Blades
Joola Nobilis PBO-C
Nobilis PBO-C shares the same PBO-C fiber technology but features Hinoki outer plies in a 3+2 construction. Players report it offers more dwell time and a softer feel with higher trajectory, making it a slightly less aggressive but still offensive alternative with good spin and control for those who want similar technology with different playing characteristics.
Butterfly Lin Gaoyuan ALC
This popular ALC blade serves as a benchmark in the high-performance composite category. While different in fiber technology, it's often considered by players seeking similar speed, spin, and control balance. Many players find it offers excellent all-around offensive capabilities with proven performance at the highest levels.