Weight
94g
Thickness
5.91mm
Plies
19-ply
Head Size
159x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Multilayer Z
Sanwei Multilayer Z is a high-performance offensive blade that masterfully blends speed, control, and spin. Its defining feature is the innovative 'Even Structure Technology,' utilizing a complex 19-layer build of 10 wood and 9 soft carbon plies. This unique construction aims for uniform power distribution across the entire blade surface, eliminating weak spots and creating a consistent playing experience. It excels at generating high-level topspin with a swift, violent bounce, making it a versatile weapon for aggressive attackers and precision players alike. Crafted with premium materials, it offers a reliable and durable platform for competitive play.
The blade features an exceptionally complex 19-layer symmetrical construction, consisting of 10 wood plies and 9 soft carbon fiber layers. The outer plies are Limba wood. Inner wood layers are unspecified but are interspersed with the carbon layers in a precise, even sequence from the surface to the core and back out, embodying the 'Even Structure Technology' for uniform performance.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Multilayer Z is a very fast blade, consistently performing beyond its All+ rating. The nine layers of soft carbon provide significant propulsion, enabling lightning-fast shots and powerful hits, especially from mid-to-far distances. Its Even Structure Technology ensures this speed is delivered consistently across the entire blade face, making it a reliable weapon for aggressive, high-tempo play.
Despite its high-speed potential, Multilayer Z offers impressive control. The intricate balance of wood and carbon layers, guided by the Even Structure Technology, creates a more predictable and manageable feel. This allows players to execute precise shots and varied strategies with confidence, making it suitable for those who want offensive power without sacrificing placement accuracy.
Multilayer Z delivers a crisp, medium-stiff feel. The dense carbon layering provides stiffness, yet the Even Structure Technology introduces a surprising blend of softness on impact, offering good tactile feedback without excessive harshness. This unique combination defines its playing character.
When looping against underspin, Multilayer Z produces a medium-low arc. This lower trajectory is advantageous for aggressive loop drives and counter-loops, making the ball harder for opponents to attack and fitting its offensive nature.
Given its hybrid construction and emphasis on control within a fast blade, Multilayer Z provides a medium dwell time. It allows for effective spin generation during loops while maintaining a crisp, direct feel necessary for quick counter-attacks and drives.
Multilayer Z is a stiff blade. The nine carbon layers reinforced by ten wood plies create a very rigid structure, contributing directly to its speed and powerful, direct feel. This stiffness favors fast attacks and powerful shots over the extreme flex used for maximum spin generation.
The blade exhibits minimal vibration upon impact. The numerous carbon layers effectively stiffen and dampen the blade, resulting in a clean, direct hitting sensation. Any vibration felt during powerful blocks is minimal and does not detract from play or feedback.
Multilayer Z is praised for its high-quality construction and premium craftsmanship. The meticulous assembly of 19 layers demonstrates significant attention to detail, using quality materials built for durability and consistent performance. This focus on build quality ensures it remains a reliable and robust choice for competitive players.
Technology
Sanwei Multilayer Z is built around the proprietary 'Even Structure Technology.' This involves an intricate, symmetrical layering of 10 wood plies and 9 soft carbon plies, meticulously arranged to ensure a uniform distribution of power and control across the entire blade surface. Unlike conventional constructions, this design aims to eliminate weak spots and maximize potential by providing balanced characteristics from edge to edge. The technology is central to the blade's high speed, exceptional spin generation, and its unique feel that blends stiffness with a touch of softness on impact. It also incorporates LD Carbon to further enhance responsiveness and power.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Vietnam National Team Players
Testing by Vietnam professional players indicated the blade has a very high performance ceiling, suitable for players with sufficient strength and technical skill to fully utilize its offensive capabilities.
Similar Blades
Sanwei Hynover
Within Sanwei's lineup, the Hynover is positioned as a premium, all-out attacking blade. It features a Hinoki outer ply and a Carbon-Kevlar weave construction, offering a different feel and potentially more direct power compared to the Multilayer Z's even-structure approach.
Sanwei Paramid
The Sanwei Paramid is another offensive option, optimized from a classic blade structure. It is noted for its impressive speed and feel, with performance characteristics that players often compare to high-end blades like the Butterfly Viscaria, providing a different construction alternative to the Multilayer Z.