Tibhar Zodiac Libra ZAC

Very good wood. The wood itself is not the fastest.

I found the best rubbers to be Tibhar Hybrid MK Pro in 2.0 mm for both forehand and backhand. On the forehand, it’s a spinning and killing machine.

This blade works best with hard rubbers. Believe me, Rakza 7 and regular Hybrid MK are too slow.

This blade is magical. It offers exceptional control. I often execute shots that I anticipate will be out of bounds, but surprisingly, they land within the playing area. When I switch back to my previous blade (Andro CO OFF), I feel vulnerable and disconnected from the game.

DISCLAIMER - For context, I have been training with a professional coach for 14 months and have primarily used the Andro CO OFF and Nittaku Mima Ito Carbon blades. My primary objective was to enhance control, which I have achieved with this blade. While the Nittaku Mima Ito Carbon provided a satisfactory level of control, it fell short of this blade and was also noticeably slower in speed. In comparison to the Andro CO OFF, I perceive minimal to no reduction in speed but a significant improvement in control. My coach has also expressed their positive impression of the blade.

Limba / Ayous / Zylon-Arylate-Carbon / Ayous / Zylon-Arylate-Carbon / Ayous / Limba

Weight: 87/88g Thickness: 5.9/6mm Headsize: 159mm x 152mm Rubbers: K3 on forehand, EL D on backhand

This blade is too heavy at the tip and does not feel like a carbon frame. In my opinion, it is too elastic and not very powerful, but the control is perfect.

This blade is the perfect combination of feel and spin, striking a great balance between the two. The unique blend of materials and construction techniques employed in its design results in a blade that provides exceptional control and stability, allowing players to execute shots with precision and confidence.

The blade’s composition is specifically engineered to enhance spin generation. The combination of a soft outer layer and a stiff inner core creates a trampoline effect, maximizing energy transfer and allowing for explosive and dynamic shots. This makes it an ideal choice for players who rely on spin and control to outmaneuver their opponents.

However, despite its focus on spin, the blade does not sacrifice feel or control. The soft outer layer provides excellent feedback, allowing players to accurately gauge the ball’s trajectory and adjust their shots accordingly. The stiff inner core provides a solid foundation, ensuring stability and preventing excessive vibrations that can interfere with precision.

Overall, this blade is well-suited for players of all levels who value both spin and control. Its unique combination of materials and construction techniques makes it an exceptional choice for those seeking a blade that enhances their spin-oriented playing style.

The best table tennis blade depends on the player’s individual style and preferences. However, some general factors to consider when choosing a blade include:

- Speed: The speed of a blade refers to how quickly the ball bounces off the blade. A faster blade will produce a faster ball, while a slower blade will produce a slower ball.

- Spin: The spin of a blade refers to how much the ball curves when it bounces off the blade. A blade with more spin will produce a ball that curves more, while a blade with less spin will produce a ball that curves less.

- Control: The control of a blade refers to how easily the player can control the ball when it bounces off the blade. A blade with more control will make it easier for the player to keep the ball on the table, while a blade with less control will make it more difficult for the player to keep the ball on the table.

- Weight: The weight of a blade refers to how much the blade weighs. A heavier blade will be more difficult to swing, while a lighter blade will be easier to swing.

- Feel: The feel of a blade refers to how the blade feels in the player’s hand. Some players prefer a blade that feels soft, while other players prefer a blade that feels hard.

- Price: The price of a blade can vary depending on the brand, the materials used, and the quality of the blade.

When choosing a blade, it is important to consider the player’s individual style and preferences. A player who prefers to play an aggressive, attacking style may prefer a fast, spinny blade with less control. A player who prefers to play a more defensive style may prefer a slower, more controlled blade with less spin.

Ultimately, the best way to choose a table tennis blade is to try out different blades and see what feels best for the player.

Very good Wood. The Wood is not the fastest.

Best rubbers Tibhar Hybrid MK. But rubbers have to be max!

The slowest of the competition: So Ten, Tmxi pro, Cedric, Calderano Hal, Freeze…

The amazing blade is the slowest with the best feeling, higher than the competition.

1335 hz 89g 5.9-6mm

Great for short game and balanced for blocking, but inconsistent on attack. I felt that it wasn’t anything amazing for the price.

The blade is a bit large, and the head is a bit heavy. Although the swinging speed is not as fast as the Butterfly 157, it is still powerful and stable when playing. It is made of a combination of green fragrant carbon and flexible fiber. Green fragrant carbon is more brittle and elastic than BTY’s ALC, which personally I feel gives a better feel. Therefore, although this blade is heavy, it feels very crisp and flexible, without losing power. This blade is well balanced on both sides, and it is effortless to use, truly balanced like a Libra, and can be considered a youthful version of the Ovtcharov ALC. It is much easier to handle than the Ovtcharov ALC, making it highly recommended for amateur use.

A blade that gets the job done. Really nothing too crazy in terms of control despite what I was expecting. With MX-D rubbers, there is a lot of power reserve and spin.

Blade is a bit head heavy, feeling is great, a bit harder feeling on powerful strokes than usual, does not hold ball for long, and ball bounces off the blade quite fast. Is good for blocking but also good for topspin. Does not flex too much but still you can feel it. Innerforce, alc/zlc layer is great. Blade is not thick (I would say even thin) and the feeling in the short game is great. With harder strokes, there is support from zlc and enough speed, trajectory becomes flatter. Blade is slower than Viscaria or Timo Boll. More for variety play rather than hard topspin. It is similar to Franziska from Butterfly but with alc there is more arc. My unit is 82, and I asked for a lighter blade. I can say that the blade has many gears, from slow and soft to relatively fast. Smash is also possible. But on harder strokes, you can feel that the blade is not thick and there is a feeling of a hard thin blade.