Apolonia ZLC

Mihkel Puhm · Feb 22, 2020

Hey guys!

Im thinking about switching my blade to Apolonia ZLC.
Was wondering if anybody has played with it, and can give me a bit information?

Like how does it compare to lets say Timo Boll Spirit and Baum Espirit?

thomas.pong · Feb 23, 2020

Hi there!

Looks like the Baum Esprit is the Donic clone of the Timo Boll Spirit/ALC (which you probably already know).

The Apollonia ZLC is a bit more controllable, flexible, has a bit more feel (softer) and is a tad slower than the Spirit.

Why do you want to change your blade?

Mihkel Puhm · Feb 23, 2020

To be honest, i just wanna try something new. I know its working well for me right now and has for like 6-7 years, but my coach says that i should try something a bit faster than the Baum Espirit. If the Apolonia is slower, would u recommend me something a bit faster from Butterfly? Maybe try Viscara?

thomas.pong said:
Hi there!

Looks like the Baum Esprit is the Donic clone of the Timo Boll Spirit/ALC (which you probably already know).

The Apollonia ZLC is a bit more controllable, flexible, has a bit more feel (softer) and is a tad slower than the Spirit.

Why do you want to change your blade?

Ingo_Ger · Feb 23, 2020

Faster than Baum Esprit? Why? A lot of Pros play slower blades, so why should you play faster equipment?

thomas.pong · Feb 23, 2020

Mihkel Puhm said:
To be honest, i just wanna try something new. I know its working well for me right now and has for like 6-7 years, but my coach says that i should try something a bit faster than the Baum Espirit. If the Apolonia is slower, would u recommend me something a bit faster from Butterfly? Maybe try Viscara?

The Viscaria is more or less the same blade as the TB Spirit, TB ALC and a couple other Butterfly blades, so same speed...

If you're looking for something faster from Butterfly it would have to be the Zhang Jike ZLC or Mizutani ZLC or their Super ZLC counterparts (even faster), or the upcoming Harimoto Super ZLC (slated to be released in April).

thomas.pong · Feb 23, 2020

Ingo_Ger said:
Faster than Baum Esprit? Why? A lot of Pros play slower blades, so why should you play faster equipment?

True. His blade is already very fast. I would upgrade rubbers slightly if I wanted more speed, but since he asked, I answered.

Mihkel Puhm · Feb 23, 2020

Yeah, i did ask for a blade

thanks for the response.
I dunno about my rubbers, i play Bluefire JP03 2.0 on FH and Baracuda 2.0 on BH.

thomas.pong said:
True. His blade is already very fast. I would upgrade rubbers slightly if I wanted more speed, but since he asked, I answered.

Mihkel Puhm · Feb 26, 2020

So, guys im looking for a step up from my Baum Espirit. What would u recommend then?

Xylit · Feb 26, 2020

I have been playing with the Apolonia ZLC for a few years now. I can't compare it to the blades you have also mentioned as I have never owned them.

The Apolonia ZLC has very good control (I play with T05 on FH and T64 on BH), not the fastest blade available but still enough speed when needed. The combination with Tenergy works so great, I guess I'd buy it again despite the price of 219 €.

Mihkel Puhm · Feb 26, 2020

Yeah, the thing is im probably not gonna change my rubbers as i am usind donic rubbers.

Xylit said:
I have been playing with the Apolonia ZLC for a few years now. I can't compare it to the blades you have also mentioned as I have never owned them.

The Apolonia ZLC has very good control (I play with T05 on FH and T64 on BH), not the fastest blade available but still enough speed when needed. The combination with Tenergy works so great, I guess I'd buy it again despite the price of 219 €.

sampletext · Feb 26, 2020

I'm also wondering about the Apolonia ZLC. Is it head heavy? compared to other innerforce blades like the long 5 or innerforce alc?

zizka · Feb 26, 2020

Apolonia ZLC blade has a good balance. Not very heavy head compared to long5.

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