Weight
90g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
ZEUS Z+ALC FL
The PP ZEUS Z+ALC FL is a high-performance table tennis blade designed for modern attacking play. It features a hybrid construction with Arylate-Carbon (ALC) layers integrated into a wood core, creating a unique balance of speed, control, and dwell time. The blade offers a crisp, direct feel with good feedback, making it suitable for players who rely on powerful loops and aggressive counter-attacks. Its design prioritizes stability and a solid impact sensation, providing confidence during fast rallies.
The blade features a 5-ply construction with symmetrical outer layers. It uses Limba wood on the outer plies, followed by layers of Z+ALC (Zylon/Arylate-Carbon) fiber, with a central core of Ayous wood. This stack creates a balanced and powerful offensive profile.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Zeus Z+ALC FL offers high offensive speed, particularly on powerful loops and counter-drives. The Arylate-Carbon layers contribute significant acceleration, placing it firmly in the fast category. While not the absolute fastest blade available, it provides more than enough pace for overwhelming attacks.
Control is surprisingly high for a blade with this much speed. The composition provides good dwell time and a predictable trajectory, making touch shots, blocks, and service returns manageable. Many players find they can execute precise placement even during high-tempo exchanges.
The feel is crisp and direct, leaning towards medium-hard. Impacts are clean with a solid, well-defined feedback. It's not overly soft or mushy, providing a confident sensation on both light touches and full-power shots.
It produces a medium throw angle. Loops and drives have a natural, controllable arc, making it easier to keep the ball on the table during aggressive play compared to blades with a very low throw.
Dwell time is rated as medium. The ALC layers and wood core work together to provide enough grip on the ball for spin generation, especially on loops, without feeling excessively slow or holding the ball for too long.
The blade has a medium level of flexibility. It offers a slight give that aids in spin generation and absorption, but remains primarily stiff and direct for powerful, linear shots.
Vibration level is medium. The blade transmits a clear, informative feedback upon impact without being overly harsh or numb. Players can feel the contact well, which aids in touch and control.
Build quality is very good, with consistent construction and a clean finish. The handle is comfortably shaped, and the blade exhibits good balance. It feels solid and durable in hand, capable of withstanding the rigors of competitive play.
Technology
The core technology is the integration of Zylon and Arylate-Carbon (Z+ALC) fibers. This specific fiber blend aims to combine the stiffness and speed of carbon with the vibration-dampening and feeling properties of arylate. The fibers are placed between wood veneers, creating a blade that is fast and stable while retaining better touch and control than pure carbon blades. The construction is designed to optimize the catapult effect for power while maintaining a predictable and linear response.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
The Viscaria is a classic ALC blade with a similar speed and control profile. TTSensei experts note the Viscaria might feel slightly more direct and linear, while the Zeus Z+ALC could offer a touch more dwell and a different feedback sensation. Both are top choices for advanced attackers.
DHS Hurricane Long 5
For players seeking more dwell time and a higher throw angle for heavy spin loops, the Hurricane Long 5 is a key alternative. It uses inner carbon layers for a more flexy, catapult-driven feel that excels in mid-distance looping rallies, whereas the Zeus Z+ALC feels crisper and more direct.