Li-Ning Zhan Long "Battle Dragon" APPR019-1 - Ma Long's Professional Table Tennis Shoe Unisex White
Li-Ning Zhan Long — Battle Dragon
The Li-Ning Zhan Long APPR019-1 is a top-tier professional table tennis shoe, purpose-built for tournament play and closely associated with Chinese table tennis legend Ma Long. Slip into a shoe that carries the spirit of a champion — every lateral dash, every explosive pivot, every match-winning smash.
Key Technologies
- BOOM Technology (E-TPA Midsole) — Ultra-responsive energy return with a lightweight, springy feel that keeps you fast on your feet through every rally.
- Carbon Fiber Plate — Built into the sole for maximum arch support and torsional rigidity, giving you rock-solid stability during rapid lateral shifts.
Construction
- Upper: Premium blend of breathable textile, synthetic leather, and TPU overlays, featuring a signature 3D Dragon Totem pattern for a bold, iconic look.
- Sole: Anti-slip, non-marking rubber engineered for high grip on indoor tournament floors — no skids, no slips, just pure control.
Ma Long Tribute
The heel proudly bears the Chinese characters 马 (Mǎ) and 龙 (Lóng) — a tribute to the greatest table tennis player of all time. Wear the legend.
Specifications
- Sport: Professional Table Tennis
- Cut: Low Cut
- Cushioning: Li-Ning BOOM (E-TPA)
- Plate: Carbon Fiber
- Sole: Anti-slip Non-marking Rubber
- SKU: APPR019-1
Sizing Guide & Fit Advice
The Li-Ning Zhan Long runs true to size (TTS) in length, but offers an extremely locked-down, high-performance wrap with a noticeably aggressive arch taper. As a signature competition shoe custom-built for Ma Long, it incorporates elite Li-Ning BOOM (䨻) cushioning and a carbon fiber plate in the midsole. To handle extreme lateral footwork, the upper is engineered to tightly hug your foot. Please use the following guidelines based on your foot shape:
Sizing Recommendations by Foot Type
- Normal / Narrow Feet: Go True to Size (TTS). Sizing true gives you the intended 1:1, glove-like fit. It locks your foot completely in place, eliminating any internal slippage during sudden lunges, forehand attacks, or rapid lateral stops.
- Wide Feet / High Insteps: Go up a half size (or 1 full size if your feet are very wide). The Zhan Long features a stiff anti-rollover support cage on the outer forefoot, and the carbon-plated midfoot area is highly sculpted. Buying your exact size will likely lead to painful pinching on the sides and severe arch fatigue.
- Thick Table Tennis Socks Wearers: Go up a half size to give your toes and the high-density sports socks enough breathing room.