Butterfly Innerforce ZLC vs Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC
A side-by-side of W81 Wei Shihao SADC and one of Butterfly’s best-known blades: Loki’s own manufacturer specification against the competitor’s published construction and category, with no claim either one wins outright.
Specification comparison
Direct comparison of core material parameters, playing dynamics, and UK retail price points.
| Specification | Butterfly Innerforce ZLC | Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC |
|---|---|---|
| Category / Role | OFF Offensive Blade | OFF+ Offensive Blade |
| Blade Composition | 5 Wood + 2 ZLC (Zylon-Carbon, Inner) | 5 Wood + 2 SADC (Super Aramid Carbon, Inner) |
| Thickness | 5.7mm (manufacturer average) | 6.0mm (±0.2mm) |
| Head Size & Weight | 157×150mm (~85g avg.) | 157×150mm (~90g (estimate)) |
| UK Retail Price | £219.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP) | £99.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament Compliance | ITTF Tournament Legal | ✔ ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant |
Technical rationale and playstyle alignment
Innerforce ZLC is prized for handling multiple tempos of attack. W81 Wei Shihao SADC is described by Loki in almost the same terms — versatile, multi-tempo offence.
Note: Think of this as a positioning match, not a promise of an identical feel — ply counts, fibre types and factory tolerances vary between any two brands, Loki included. If Innerforce ZLC worked for you, treat W81 Wei Shihao SADC as an informed starting point in our range, not a guaranteed like-for-like.
Recommended Loki equipment
Pair this setup with complementary tournament rubbers and accessories.
Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC
Super Aramid carbon fibre blade; dynamic performance, versatile multi-tempo offence
- Plies: 5 Wood + 2 SAD
- Style: OFF+
- ITTF Legal
Loki Rxton 7
Tacky offensive rubber with balanced speed and high dwell for topspin development.
- Style: Tacky
- Hardness: A39
- ITTF Approved
Loki Rxton 3 Max
Versatile all-round tacky sheet with medium cake sponge for control and placement.
- Style: Tacky
- Negh Sponge
- ITTF Approved
Common questions
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC as good as the Butterfly Innerforce ZLC?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the W81 Wei Shihao SADC is objectively better than the Butterfly Innerforce ZLC, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Butterfly Innerforce Layer ZLC and Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC place carbon plies inside against the core wood for prolonged dwell. Both deliver all-wood ball feel on light contact and explosive power when engaged, with the W81 SADC providing exceptional mid-distance stability at a fraction of the cost.
What is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC made of?
The Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC is an OFF+ Offensive Blade, built as 5 Wood + 2 SADC (Super Aramid Carbon, Inner). That’s Loki’s own manufacturer specification for the W81 Wei Shihao SADC specifically, from Loki’s 2026 catalogue — see the table above for thickness and weight.
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC is ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant, so it’s legal for British League, county championships and sanctioned local league play, the same as the Butterfly Innerforce ZLC.
How much does the Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC cost compared to the Butterfly Innerforce ZLC?
The Butterfly Innerforce ZLC is priced at £219.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP). The Loki W81 Wei Shihao SADC costs £99.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically as stock and pricing change, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Category, construction, thickness, head size and tournament-legality facts for the competitor blade are drawn from its own manufacturer product listing. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. UK competitor pricing is sourced from the relevant official UK distributor, dated on this page. Loki UK has no business relationship or endorsement from competitor manufacturers. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.