Tibhar Stratus Power Defense

Preferred this to the Defplay Senso V3 as it is a stiffer blade, but otherwise quite similar. It has a large defensive head and is fairly lightweight. The handle is a bit short for large hands but quite thick. It had a nice balance with Mark V forehand for and 0x Grass D.Tecs backhand where spin reversal was excellent. I was using this happily for a while, but I wanted something slightly faster and found the Yasaka Sweden Guardian to fit the bill.

I factor into my rating the fantastic value this blade provides. It is one of the best cheaper defensive blades I’ve tried. If you are looking for a middle ground between the very stiff and fast (and HEAVY!) Joo Se Hyuk blade, and the flexy lightweight Defplay, this blade fits the bill.

I’ve tried both traditional defense (1.0 MM P1-R) as well as close to the table ox pips, and this blade can equally suite both styles. The handle was a little rough on my hand, but continuous play seemed to make it better.

This blade has enough put-away power when the opportunity presents itself, granted you pair it with a suitable forehand rubber.

This is not a typical defence blade. I found that it felt a bit stiff for comfortable chopping away from the table. However, it is great for blocking and hitting over the table.

The flared handle is very comfortable and it is one of the few blades that I didn’t have to sand off any sharp blade edges.

Excellent blade for modern defenders. I use it with SP Friendship 802 and LKT Pro XT. This combination isn’t fast, but gives a lot of control and unexpected spin. I can do everything with it: chop, block, top-spin at the table and far from the table. It’s very good for aggressive defenders.

To me, this is the best blade so far. It offers excellent control and dampening effect, making it ideal for blocking and chop-blocking at the table. I pair it with red Tibhar D.tecs 0x and Stiga chop and drive, as I rely on control and deception rather than raw power. While my forehand may not be particularly strong, the blade allows me to skid the ball off the table with my backhand, making it nearly impossible to return.

Despite being a defensive blade, it has a rather hard feel when hitting the ball. However, it provides fantastic control, ensuring that my shots land on the table almost every time. My opponents often mistake my shots for being long, only to find that they have landed on the table.

Update: I have recently switched to using Donic Barracuda on my forehand, which has proven to be an excellent choice.

Best blade I’ve ever played with. It fits perfectly to my ALL- style. With Tibhar Genius, it is powerful enough for a topspin game. I find this blade better than the famous Joo Se Hyuk.

Great.

Balanced blade, positioned between defense and attack. It suits my aggressive chopper style of play (Wang Xi style) best.

TT11 provided the best and fastest service.

For me, this blade was a tad too slow. However, if you are a defensive or all-around player, this is a great blade.

It has a nice feel, outstanding control, and, for a defensive blade, it does have some power. I ended up going back to an offensive blade.

Very controllable with Grass D.TecS pips.

This is a great blade for the modern defense style. It’s slightly flexible, but not as much as the Defplay. It’s also not as stiff as the Joo Se Hyuk or Victas KMO.

Speed-wise, it is faster than the Defplay and Victas Koji M. but slower than the JSH and VKMO.

Basically, it’s a great blade with thick handles (I have the ST). The size is awesome (160cm long). The wings need to be slightly sanded to be comfortable. For the price, it’s a fantastic blade that can do everything.

Probably one of the best blades for a modern defender. It offers very good control and also possesses good speed for attacking.

It works well with soft or medium rubbers. Having tried many blades, I can confidently say that this is an amazing one.