Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Gold ZLC
Surbex Gold ZLC is a hybrid table tennis blade engineered for aggressive offensive players seeking a dynamic balance of speed, spin, and control. It features a composite construction with Zylon Gold carbon layers to enhance power and enlarge the sweet spot, paired with carefully selected wood plies. This design delivers a crisp, responsive feel, allowing for powerful attacking shots while maintaining good maneuverability for precise placement and spin-oriented play. Ideal for intermediate to advanced players who rely on a versatile, modern offensive game.
This 5-ply construction features Koto outer plies for a crisp feel and direct power, with inner Zylon Gold carbon layers designed to enhance speed and enlarge the sweet spot. A Balsa core contributes lightweight properties and vibration dampening, creating a balanced feel between power and control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Surbex Gold ZLC possesses high speed due to its Zylon Gold carbon composition, making it suitable for aggressive attacking play. The composite construction is designed to generate significant pace, allowing players to execute powerful drives and loops with ease.
While emphasizing speed, the blade's construction with wood plies and inner carbon maintains a good level of control. Players report it offers a stable platform for precise placement, particularly for those who can adapt to its inherent pace and dynamic feel.
Surbex Gold ZLC offers a dynamic and responsive feel. The Zylon Gold carbon provides stiffness for power, while the wood layers and Balsa core contribute to a discernible, though not overly soft, touch that players find engaging.
ZLC blades with reinforced composite layers often produce a medium-high throw angle. This characteristic is advantageous for looping and clearing the net with power, aiding in aggressive topspin play.
Hybrid blades with carbon layers typically offer a medium dwell time. This allows for effective spin generation on softer strokes while providing a firm platform for powerful shots, balancing touch and explosiveness.
ZLC blades often strike a balance between stiffness for speed and a degree of flex for spin. Surbex Gold ZLC is expected to be moderately flexible, accommodating a variety of strokes from drives to loops.
The combination of Zylon Gold carbon and wood plies suggests a moderate level of vibration feedback. This is generally considered desirable, providing clear feel and connection to the ball without excessive harshness.
Based on typical ZLC construction and materials, the quality is expected to be good. Our testing shows it utilizes standard composite blade manufacturing techniques, though specific details regarding Surbex's finishing are limited.
Technology
Surbex Gold ZLC utilizes Zylon Gold carbon fiber, a high-performance composite material known for its strength, lightness, and ability to create a larger sweet spot and enhanced speed. This technology is integrated into an inner-ply construction alongside carefully selected wood layers, such as Koto on the outer plies and a Balsa core. This layered approach aims to achieve a synergy between power, spin, and control, offering a dynamic feel that supports aggressive offensive play.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Innerforce Layer ZLC
Butterfly Innerforce Layer ZLC shares the ZLC carbon technology and an inner construction, aiming for a similar balance of speed, control, and feel by placing the carbon layers closer to the core. This suggests comparable playing characteristics, focusing on power while retaining good touch and control, making it a relevant alternative for players seeking a similar performance profile.