Zhuo Long IDOL Inner ZLC Table Tennis Blade

The Zhuo Long IDOL Inner ZLC Table Tennis Blade is a 5+2 inner-fibre blade for players who build their attack with spin and follow up with speed. It pairs Limba outer veneers with two ZLC layers next to the core, giving the blade a wood-led feel on lighter strokes and support when you accelerate through the ball.

From the surface to the centre, the blade uses Limba, Ayous, ZLC, and a Kiri core, with the same layout on both sides. Two wood layers sit between the ball and the composite reinforcement. This gives the Inner ZLC its character: you can brush the ball on an opening loop, then feel more support as you make firmer contact on the next shot.

The Limba outer veneers suit players who like to vary how they open against backspin. A finer brushing stroke lets you start the rally with rotation, while a more forward swing lets you play a quicker opening when the ball sits higher. That range is useful if you want to choose the pace of the first attack based on the incoming ball.

The blade is particularly well suited to opening with topspin and accelerating on the next ball. Once the opponent blocks your opening loop, the inner ZLC layers provide support for a deeper, faster follow-up. This suits players who build pressure over several shots and use placement to create a chance to finish the point.

At close range, the IDOL Inner ZLC also lends itself to compact backhand counters, active blocks, and quick drives. You can use the opponent’s pace to redirect the ball, then add your own acceleration when there is room to swing. That makes it a practical choice for players who frequently switch between forehand topspin and backhand counters.

The IDOL Inner ZLC is offered in FL flared shakehand, ST straight shakehand, and CS Chinese penhold versions. Choose the handle that fits your grip and the way you switch between forehand and backhand.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ 5+2 Inner ZLC Construction – Two ZLC layers sit beside the core, with two wood plies above each fibre layer.

✅ Limba Outer Veneers – Give the blade a wood-led contact feel for brushing loops and controlled openings.

✅ Ayous Intermediate Plies & Kiri Core – Complete the five wood layers in the symmetrical construction.

✅ Topspin Into Fast Attack – Suits opening against backspin and following with a faster, more forward loop drive.

✅ Support for Counters and Drives – Suits active blocks, compact backhand counters, and quick changes of direction.

✅ Three Handle Options – Available in FL, ST, and CS.

👤 Who Should Use Zhuo Long IDOL Inner ZLC?

✔️ Players who use topspin to open points and speed to finish them

✔️ Attackers who prefer the feel of Limba and an inner-fibre layout

✔️ Players who alternate between spinny loops and direct drives

✔️ Close-to-the-table players who rely on active blocks and counters

✔️ Shakehand and Chinese penhold players looking for an inner ZLC blade