Zhuo Long IDOL Outer ZLC Table Tennis Blade

The Zhuo Long IDOL Outer ZLC Table Tennis Blade is a 5+2 offensive blade for players who take the ball early and keep the rally fast. Its Koto outer veneers and outer ZLC layers give it a crisp, direct response for quick drives, active blocks, and forward loop drives.

From the surface to the centre, the blade uses Koto, ZLC, Ayous, and a Kiri core, with the same layout on both sides. The ZLC sits directly beneath the Koto veneers, giving the Outer ZLC a more direct design than the Limba-faced IDOL Inner ZLC, which places its fibre layers next to the core.

The Koto outer veneers give contact a crisp feel that suits short, positive strokes. In a fast backhand exchange, you can meet the ball on the rise with a compact counter. When a block comes back high, the same direct response suits a quick drive into the open court.

Active blocking fits the blade’s close-to-table character. Against a fast topspin, a short forward movement can redirect the incoming pace and change the direction of the rally. This is particularly useful for players who use the backhand block to set up their next forehand.

The Outer ZLC also suits players who open with spin and follow with speed. A brushing loop can lift the first backspin ball, while a more forward stroke on the next shot makes use of the blade’s direct rebound. It is a good fit for attackers who switch between looping and hitting as the rally develops.

The blade is available in FL flared shakehand, ST straight shakehand, and CS Chinese penhold. Its speed-oriented design is best suited to players who are comfortable adjusting their racket angle and timing in quick exchanges.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ 5+2 Outer ZLC Construction – Two ZLC layers sit directly beneath the Koto outer veneers.

✅ Koto Outer Veneers – Give the blade a crisp contact feel for drives, counters, and loop drives.

✅ Ayous Intermediate Plies & Kiri Core – Complete the symmetrical five-wood-layer construction.

✅ Close-to-Table Offense – Suits early timing, compact backhand counters, and active blocks.

✅ Fast Attack with Topspin – Fits players who use spin to open the point and a faster forward stroke to follow up.

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

👤 Who Should Use Zhuo Long IDOL Outer ZLC?

✔️ Attackers who prefer the direct response of an outer-fibre blade

✔️ Players who take the ball early and counter close to the table

✔️ Backhand-oriented players who use compact counters and active blocks

✔️ Loopers who combine a spinny opening with a faster follow-up

✔️ Shakehand or penhold players who build points around quick drives and changes of direction