​LOTUS ZC 5,7 [OFF+] top-boosted

Meet the LOTUS ZC 5.7, a refined OFF+ handmade table tennis blade and the more flexible counterpart within the LOTUS line — for offensive players who value precision, touch and connection alongside speed.

Construction & technology

Like every blade in the series, the LOTUS ZC 5.7 is a 7-ply construction: five wood plies and two soft PBO-Carbon layers. The top-boosted composite sits directly beneath the Koto outer ply, keeping the energy transfer direct and the response crisp. What changes is the thickness: at 5.7 mm the blade flexes a little more than the 6.0, which lengthens dwell time and gives a more elastic, connected contact. The hard Koto surface keeps the feel clear and accurate, while the thinner body lets the ball sit on the face a fraction longer — ideal for shaping spin.

Playing character

Compared with the 6.0, the LOTUS ZC 5.7 trades a measure of raw pace for touch and a longer contact feel during active rallies. It keeps the clear, direct Koto character of the LOTUS line, but adds a softer, more flexible playing experience that suits spin-oriented rallies, controlled drives and precise placement. There is still plenty of speed for modern attacking play — just with more margin and feel.

A softer handmade Viscaria alternative

For players familiar with the Butterfly Viscaria or similar Koto outer-carbon blades, the LOTUS ZC 5.7 offers a natural handmade alternative in the same modern offensive category — but with more dwell time, a softer contact feel and the individual feedback of a hand-tuned Palatinus blade.

Like its counterpart, the LOTUS ZC 5.7 brings together clarity, control and direct offensive character in a more elastic and refined form.

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