Zhang Jike ALC vs Timo Boll ALC

[kolyasya]

Has anyone tested these two blades (preferably with the same weight)? What differences did you notice?

I own the Zhang Jike ALC and am considering trying the Timo Boll ALC (I like squarish handle), but I'm not sure if there are any significant differences between them.

 

[Tyce]

Honestly the forums are full of it. I googled your exact topic title and got plenty result, from this forum.

 

[Machi]

if the weights are the same there won't be any significant difference other than the handle and wings.

 

[kolyasya]

Honestly the forums are full of it. I googled your exact topic title and got plenty result, from this forum.

I can't find a direct comparison. Could you give me a link please?

 

[kolyasya]

if the weights are the same there won't be any significant difference other than the handle and wings.

Do you know which wings are bigger?

 

[Tyce]

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/topics/viscaria-boll-alc-jike-alc-some-thoughts.27951/

First Google hit

 

[kolyasya]

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/topics/viscaria-boll-alc-jike-alc-some-thoughts.27951/

First Google hit

Lol, I forgot that I've read this one, sorry.
But anyway, would be glad if any more recent users will post their opinion here.

 

[dingyibvs]

Lol, I forgot that I've read this one, sorry.
But anyway, would be glad if any more recent users will post their opinion here.

I have an 89g ZJK ALC and an 85g TB ALC. The ZJK plays pretty much identical to my 89g Viscaria, soft feel, not too bouncy, crisp, nice but not amazing catapult with harder shots. The TB ALC has a harder feel, is significantly bouncier, crisp and has a bit better flex on harder shots but is overall a bit too bouncy and fast for my taste. Handle-wise Viscaria has the widest shoulder by far. The ZJK's shoulder is similar to the TB's and is identical to the FZD ALC's. TB has the thinnest handle (all my blades are in FL). ZJK's handle is rounder than the Viscaria's and at the part that's closest to the blade it's slightly thinner.

 

[kolyasya]

I have an 89g ZJK ALC and an 85g TB ALC. The ZJK plays pretty much identical to my 89g Viscaria, soft feel, not too bouncy, crisp, nice but not amazing catapult with harder shots. The TB ALC has a harder feel, is significantly bouncier, crisp and has a bit better flex on harder shots but is overall a bit too bouncy and fast for my taste. Handle-wise Viscaria has the widest shoulder by far. The ZJK's shoulder is similar to the TB's and is identical to the FZD ALC's. TB has the thinnest handle (all my blades are in FL). ZJK's handle is rounder than the Viscaria's and at the part that's closest to the blade it's slightly thinner.

Thank you very much! It looks like there's no point in getting the Timo Boll ALC in my case—I definitely don’t want anything with more hardness.

By the way, the FL handle on the ZJK ALC is one of the most comfortable I’ve tried among all the blades I’ve tested.

 

[KM1976]

I own both ZJK ALC and TB ALC in ST handles since last 9 years. ZJK ALC feels a bit softer whereas TB ALC feels more crisp after 8-9 years of usage. I believe handle and wings make a difference on the feeling here.