Is the Apolonia ZLC suitable for penhold grip players?

The blade is designed for shakehand grip and is available in FL (flared) handle. Penhold versions are not listed — most Butterfly premium blades are shakehand-primary designs.

What rubbers does Tiago Apolonia use with this blade?

Apolonia has used Butterfly Tenergy series rubbers with this blade in competition. Tenergy 05 on forehand for spin, Tenergy 64 on backhand for speed is a common high-level setup.

Is this blade good for Indian conditions?

Yes — the inner ZLC construction handles India's humidity better than outer-carbon blades. Store with silica gel in humid coastal environments to prevent warping.

Butterfly

Butterfly apolonia zlc

Name: Butterfly apolonia zlc
Brand: Butterfly
SKU: ttb-9809892245779-50389476376851
Price: 16500.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Author: InstaSport Editorial

₹16500.00

Description

Butterfly star Tiago Apolonia grants the name for this brand new blade and is already using it at international tournaments. The ZLC-fibers are placed closer to the core (Innerforce Layer technology), giving the blade a softer and controlled touch, while maintaining the typical ZLC precision and pun