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The Tibhar Dynamic JC (Darko Jorgic) table tennis blade is a high-performance blade designed for advanced players seeking exceptional speed, control, and consistency. Constructed with a 5-ply composition, the blade features limba outer plies, which provide a crisp and responsive feel, along with five layers of wood and an inner layer of Dyneema carbon. This combination of materials results in a balanced blade with excellent feel and touch.
The Dynamic JC blade delivers a speed rating of 9 out of 10, making it suitable for players who prioritize fast-paced, aggressive playstyles. Despite its impressive speed, the blade also offers a respectable control rating of 8, allowing players to maintain precise shot placement and consistency. The 4.5 stiffness rating and 5.1 hardness contribute to the blade's exceptional responsiveness and feedback, providing players with a high level of control and accuracy.
With a consistency rating of 9.6 out of 10, the Dynamic JC blade excels in delivering consistent performance, enabling players to maintain high levels of accuracy and spin throughout their game. The overall rating of 9.6 out of 10 indicates the blade's exceptional quality and suitability for advanced players seeking a high-performance blade.
Weighing in at approximately 85 grams, the Dynamic JC blade provides a good balance between speed and control, allowing players to maneuver the blade with ease and precision. Its popularity among professional players, including World Champion Darko Jorgic, is a testament to its exceptional performance and suitability for competitive table tennis.
In summary, the Tibhar Dynamic JC (Darko Jorgic) table tennis blade is a high-quality, well-balanced blade designed for advanced players seeking exceptional speed, control, and consistency. Its limba outer plies, inner Dyneema carbon layer, and 5-wood construction provide a responsive feel, excellent touch, and a high level of performance. The blade's impressive ratings in speed, control, stiffness, hardness, consistency, and overall quality make it a popular choice among professional and advanced players seeking a reliable and high-performance blade.
I have two of these blades, and they are completely different.
ST Handle (79 grams):
* Hollow sound, like a bell * Very fast, linear, with not much dwell * Feels less spinny but has more spin and control than expected * Excellent for fast, direct, stiff, and not-too-hard topspin machines close to the table * Very dangerous, but with more control than expected (not a beginner’s blade) * Excellent fast blocks * Very stable and consistent
FL Handle (81 grams):
* No hollow bell sound * Much lower frequency * Plays like a more stable, more linear BTY IF layer ALC * Speed off-, stiff but soft feeling * Very high spin, lots of dwell, and lots of control in matches * Plays better in matches than in drills * Blocking in matches: the higher the incoming energy and spin, the better it blocks * Produces surprising speed, very high spin, but can also take all energy and spin out of the ball * Best chop-blocks * Widest range of gears * Gives a feeling of control in matches, resulting in more aggressive play
Both blades are very good but very different. I have never experienced two equal blades (even similar weight) play so differently — perhaps due to production consistency issues?
Scores (with H3/D5 rubbers):
ST Handle:
* Speed: 9.5 * Control: 9 (for advanced players) * Stiffness: Stiff * Hardness: Medium hard * Consistency: 10 * Catapult: Medium high
FL Handle:
* Speed: 8.5 * Control: 9.5 * Stiffness: Stiff * Hardness: Medium soft * Consistency: 10 * Catapult: Medium low
Review:
The blade offers a soft feel and long dwell time. In terms of pop shots, it is comparable to the Timo Boll ZLC. The speed is similar to the Timo Boll ZLF, making it easier to execute softer shots.
The grip is well-suited for backhand play. For me, it combines the qualities of the Timo Boll ZLC, which was used by Darko, with the control of the ZLF.
Constructed with high-quality materials, the blade is a suitable choice for aggressive players who favor playing close to the table.
I was very interested in this blade, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment for me. Compared to Viscaria or Bty Freitas, it feels very dull, muted with low arc spin. I’m not a fan of the sound it makes as well, which resembles a PVC tube.
Pairing the blade with different rubbers (from soft to hard, light to heavy) didn’t help improve my impression. However, on the positive side, the blade is balanced towards the handle, so even with heavy rubbers like MP-X, it doesn’t feel unwieldy. I’m keeping the blade to give it another chance, but I’m skeptical.
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