{"id":2569,"date":"2026-09-27T11:34:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T03:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/?p=2569"},"modified":"2026-09-27T11:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T03:34:36","slug":"how-to-zero-aim-an-airsoft-tracer-at-night-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/news\/product_news\/how-to-zero-aim-an-airsoft-tracer-at-night-step-by-step","title":{"rendered":"How to Zero &amp; Aim an Airsoft Tracer at Night (Step-by-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n<style>\n.zlang-article{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:24px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;background:#fff;}\n.zlang-article h1{font-size:32px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 8px;color:#0f172a;}\n.zlang-article h2{font-size:24px;margin:38px 0 14px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e7eb;color:#0f172a;}\n.zlang-article 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\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&ssl=1\"}\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"zlang-article\">\n\n\n<p class=\"meta-desc\">A step-by-step night-zeroing guide for airsoft tracer units \u2014 using the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW01<\/a> (green) and <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw09-sl-airsoft-rgb-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW09-SL<\/a> (RGB).<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-EGW01 green airsoft tracer unit mounted on the muzzle for night zeroing\" loading=\"eager\">\n\n<p>Night games are where airsoft gets cinematic \u2014 but they are also where shooters discover their gun was never actually zeroed. In daylight you can see where BBs land and walk your point of impact onto the target. In the dark you cannot see the target, and you definitely cannot see a plain BB in flight. That is exactly the problem an airsoft <strong>tracer unit<\/strong> solves.<\/p>\n\n<p>A tracer makes every shot visibly streak toward the target, so you can <em>see<\/em> your trajectory and zero the gun even when the range is pitch black. This guide walks through what \"zeroing\" actually means, how a tracer enables night adjustment, how to fit one (14mm CCW), and a repeatable 7-step drill you can run before your next night op.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"verdict\">\n<strong>Quick verdict:<\/strong> To zero at night, mount a tracer (the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW01<\/a> green unit is the brightest and easiest to track), load glow BBs, set a moderate hop-up, fire 3-round groups, and adjust hop + sights until the glowing trail lands dead on your point of aim at your chosen distance. Green reads better than RGB at range, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw09-sl-airsoft-rgb-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW09-SL<\/a> is great for indoor color coding.\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>What \"Zeroing\" Actually Means<\/h2>\n<p>Zeroing is the process of making your gun place BBs where your sight points, at a specific distance. Two things have to line up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The hop-up<\/strong> \u2014 the rubber tab that spins the BB backward (topspin). Correct hop makes the BB fly flat instead of dropping. This controls <em>where the trail goes vertically<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The sight \/ optic<\/strong> \u2014 red dot, scope, or iron sights. This controls <em>where you are aiming<\/em>. Once the BB impact matches the reticle, the gun is \"zeroed.\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In daylight you adjust both by watching impact on a paper target. At night, without a tracer, you are guessing. With a tracer, the glowing trail <em>is<\/em> your impact indicator \u2014 you watch the light land, not the hole.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Why a Tracer Makes Night Zeroing Possible<\/h2>\n<p>A tracer unit screws onto the muzzle (standard <strong>14mm CCW<\/strong> thread on most airsoft guns) and flashes UV\/LED light as each BB passes, igniting the phosphorescent coating on \"tracer BBs.\" The BB then glows for a few meters of flight, drawing a visible line from your barrel to the target.<\/p>\n<p>That visible line is the whole trick:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You see <strong>immediately<\/strong> if shots are dropping (hop too low) or sailing high (hop too high).<\/li>\n<li>You see <strong>left\/right drift<\/strong> from a canted sight or wind.<\/li>\n<li>You can confirm zero without lighting up the range and breaking the night-game mood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h3>The two Zlang tracers in this guide<\/h3>\n<table class=\"compare\">\n<thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW01<\/a><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw09-sl-airsoft-rgb-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW09-SL<\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Light<\/td><td>Green<\/td><td>RGB multi-color<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Body material<\/td><td>Alloy + electronics<\/td><td>Nylon + electronics<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Size<\/td><td>8 \u00d7 3.5 cm<\/td><td>9.3 \u00d7 3.5 cm<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Net weight<\/td><td>107 g<\/td><td>59 g<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Best for night zeroing<\/td><td>Brightest, easiest to track at distance<\/td><td>Indoor color coding \/ team ID<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For pure zeroing visibility, <strong>green wins<\/strong> \u2014 the human eye is most sensitive to green wavelengths, so the ZL-EGW01 trail stays readable further downrange. The RGB ZL-EGW09-SL is the fun pick for CQB where you want to tell your squad's shots from others'.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>HowTo: Zero Your Airsoft Tracer at Night (7 Steps)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"step\">\n<h3><span class=\"num\">1<\/span> Confirm the thread &amp; mount the tracer<\/h3>\n<p>Most airsoft barrels use <strong>14mm CCW<\/strong> (counter-clockwise). Screw the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW01<\/a> (or <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw09-sl-airsoft-rgb-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW09-SL<\/a>) on finger-tight; if your gun has a different thread, use a 14mm CCW adapter. Make sure the unit is seated straight \u2014 a canted tracer throws the visible line off even if the gun is true.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-EGW01 green tracer unit showing the 14mm CCW muzzle thread\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"step\">\n<h3><span class=\"num\">2<\/span> Load tracer (glow) BBs<\/h3>\n<p>Plain BBs will not light up. Use phosphorescent \"tracer\" BBs \u2014 they charge from the unit's flash and glow through flight. Keep a bright flashlight handy to top them up between magazines if they dim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"step\">\n<h3><span class=\"num\">3<\/span> Lock a stable firing position<\/h3>\n<p>Zeroing is only repeatable if your position is repeatable. Sandbag the rifle, brace on a table, or shoulder it the same way every time. A wobbly hold makes the glowing trail jump around and you will \"chase\" a ghost zero.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"step\">\n<h3><span class=\"num\">4<\/span> Set a baseline hop-up<\/h3>\n<p>Start with hop at a <strong>moderate<\/strong> setting (roughly middle of the dial). Too little and every shot drops; too much and shots curve up then dive. You are looking for the flattest possible glowing line.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-2.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-EGW09-SL RGB tracer unit used for adjusting hop-up at night\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"step\">\n<h3><span class=\"num\">5<\/span> Fire 3-round groups &amp; read the trail<\/h3>\n<p>Fire a 3-round burst and watch the glowing trails land. If they drop short of your aim point, <strong>increase<\/strong> hop; if they rise above it, <strong>decrease<\/strong> hop. Adjust in small clicks \u2014 hop is sensitive. The trail endpoints are your impact, just like holes on paper in daylight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"step\">\n<h3><span class=\"num\">6<\/span> Walk the sight onto the impact<\/h3>\n<p>Once the hop is flat, the glowing trails should land near your reticle. If they sit low, raise the red dot \/ rear sight; if left, drift the windage. Repeat the 3-round check until the trail ends exactly where the dot sits. That is your zero.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"step\">\n<h3><span class=\"num\">7<\/span> Verify at your game distance<\/h3>\n<p>Common airsoft zeros: <strong>indoor CQB 10 m<\/strong>, <strong>outdoor 20\u201330 m<\/strong>, <strong>DMR 40\u201350 m<\/strong>. Pick the distance you actually engage at and confirm the flat glowing line holds there. Mark the hop dial position so you can reset it after a game.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-S-TARGET training target used to confirm night zero at distance\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Night Zeroing Parameters That Matter<\/h2>\n<table class=\"compare\">\n<thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Recommendation<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>BB weight<\/td><td>0.25\u20130.28 g for CQB, 0.30\u20130.32 g outdoor<\/td><td>Heavier BBs hold the glowing line steadier in cool night air<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Hop setting<\/td><td>Flat-trail middle, logged per gun<\/td><td>Cold barrels and humidity shift hop slightly vs. day<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Zero distance<\/td><td>Match your role (10 \/ 25 \/ 45 m)<\/td><td>A 10 m zero overshoots at 40 m; pick one and learn the holdover<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Tracer color<\/td><td>Green (ZL-EGW01) for range<\/td><td>Green is most visible to the eye at distance<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div class=\"warn\">\n<strong>Safety first \u2014 night zeroing is not a free pass:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Chrono the gun and confirm FPS is within the field limit <em>before<\/em> you zero; a cold night barrel can read differently.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>barrel sock \/ muzzle cap<\/strong> on when not actively checking the trail.<\/li>\n<li>Respect the <strong>minimum engagement distance (MED)<\/strong> \u2014 a glowing BB is still a projectile.<\/li>\n<li>Never aim the lit tracer at people, mirrors, or camera lenses.<\/li>\n<li>Watch your backstop. Darkness hides what is behind the target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Pair Your Tracer With the Rest of the Kit<\/h2>\n<p>A tracer is only one link in the night-loadout chain. Keep these close:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eye &amp; face protection<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-633-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-goggles\/\">ZL-633 goggles<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl1-tactical-airsoft-half-face-mask\/\">ZL1 half-face mask<\/a> (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">full mask-safety guide<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headgear<\/strong> \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-h04-tactical-headgear-headwear\/\">ZL-H04 headwear<\/a> keeps the goggles seated during low-light movement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carry &amp; draw<\/strong> \u2014 mount the sidearm on a <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcb-tactical-quick-release-gun-holster-adapter-hunting-accessories-quick-locking-system-kit-for-1911-glock17-6w-p226-sig-usp\/\">ZL-KCB QLS adapter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcyd-tactical-multi-slip-elastic-drop-leg-thigh-strap-for-universal-gun-holster-qls-19-22-glock-17-m9-airsoft-hunting-accessories\/\">ZL-KCYD drop-leg<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Training<\/strong> \u2014 confirm the zero on the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-s-target-tactical-airsoft-training-shooting-target\/\">ZL-S-TARGET<\/a> sillhouette, and pad the rig with the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/tactical-vest-pad-zl-bxb-2cm\/\">ZL-BXB-2CM vest pad<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"gallery\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-EGW01 green tracer unit\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-EGW01 (green)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw09-sl-airsoft-rgb-tracer-unit\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-2.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-EGW09-SL RGB tracer unit\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-EGW09-SL (RGB)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-633-tactical-goggles-airsoft-paintball-goggles\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-633 tactical goggles\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-633 goggles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl1-tactical-airsoft-half-face-mask\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL1 half-face mask\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL1 mask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-h04-tactical-headgear-headwear\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-H04 headgear\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-H04 headwear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcb-tactical-quick-release-gun-holster-adapter-hunting-accessories-quick-locking-system-kit-for-1911-glock17-6w-p226-sig-usp\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-KCB QLS holster adapter\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-KCB adapter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-kcyd-tactical-multi-slip-elastic-drop-leg-thigh-strap-for-universal-gun-holster-qls-19-22-glock-17-m9-airsoft-hunting-accessories\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-KCYD drop-leg thigh strap\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-KCYD drop-leg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-s-target-tactical-airsoft-training-shooting-target\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-S-TARGET training target\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-S-TARGET<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/tactical-vest-pad-zl-bxb-2cm\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ZL-BXB-2CM tactical vest pad\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><figcaption>ZL-BXB-2CM pad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#fff;margin-top:0;\">Build your night-zero kit<\/h3>\n<p>Pair the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/product\/zl-egw01-airsoft-tracer-unit\/\">ZL-EGW01<\/a> tracer with certified eye pro and hit the range confident. <strong>Take 20% OFF<\/strong> your first zeroing loadout at the <a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/shop\/\">Zlang shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq\">\n<details open=\"\">\n<summary>Can I zero with a tracer in complete darkness?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2014 that is the point. The glowing BB trail replaces the visible impact you would normally read off a lit target. As long as there is a safe backstop and you follow MED and barrel-sock rules, a tracer lets you zero in the dark better than iron sights alone.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Green (ZL-EGW01) or RGB (ZL-EGW09-SL) for zeroing?<\/summary>\n<p>Green is the better zeroing tool: the eye tracks green light farthest, so the trail stays readable at range. RGB is more useful indoors or for telling your squad's shots apart by color. For pure accuracy work, go green.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do I need special BBs for a tracer?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Standard BBs do not glow. You need phosphorescent \"tracer BBs\" that charge from the unit's flash. Keep them topped up with a bright torch if they dim between mags.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>My tracer threads on but the trail looks off-center. Why?<\/summary>\n<p>Most airsoft barrels are 14mm CCW. If the unit is cross-threaded or your gun uses a different pitch, the tracer sits crooked and the line skews. Use the correct 14mm CCW adapter and seat it straight and finger-tight.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Should hop-up be different at night?<\/summary>\n<p>The physics is the same, but cool night air and humidity can shift the point of impact slightly versus a warm-day zero. Re-check hop at your game distance on the night you play, and log the dial position per gun.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"related\">\n<strong>Related guides:<\/strong>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">Airsoft Tracer Unit Explained: Green vs RGB<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">ZL-EGW01 vs ZL-EGW09-SL Comparison<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">Best Airsoft Training Targets<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">How to Choose an Airsoft Holster (Glock 17 \/ 1911)<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/blog\/\">Airsoft Mask Safety: ANSI \/ CE Standards<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/category\/manuals\/\">Product Manuals<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/shop\/\">Shop all gear<\/a>\n<\/div><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A practical night-zeroing guide for airsoft tracer units: what zeroing means, how a tracer (ZL-EGW01 green \/ ZL-EGW09-SL RGB) makes night adjustment possible, 14mm CCW fit, hop-up tuning, and safety.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":259592034,"featured_media":1604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","wpai_generated_summary":"","_bst_post_transparent":"","_bst_post_title":"","_bst_post_layout":"","_bst_post_sidebar_id":"","_bst_post_content_style":"","_bst_post_vertical_padding":"","_bst_post_feature":"","_bst_post_feature_position":"","_bst_post_header":false,"_bst_post_footer":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[132670],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product_news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgeURl-Fr","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/zlangsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/%E4%B8%BB%E5%9B%BE1.jpg?fit=1600%2C1600&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/259592034"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2569"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2572,"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2569\/revisions\/2572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1604"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zlangsports.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}