Tibhar Dynamic JC (Darko Jorgic)

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.

Tibhar Dynamic JC is truly a surprising blade. It’s an inner carbon blade with a limba top layer, which was initially underrated by Tibhar. However, it has proven to be fast, allowing players to generate long, kicking, and low-curve balls. The feel is exceptional thanks to the limba top layer and the inner carbon construction. Its backhand play is also impressive. Long pushes with this blade exhibit great speed and can reach far to the table’s edge. It compares favorably to the BTY Freitas ALC or even surpasses it, all while being available at a more affordable price if purchased with a discount.

The blade is very light, weighing only 80g. Despite its lightness, it feels very crisp and offers a lot of power. Remarkably, it still provides great control.

When paired with Rasanter R45 and Victas V01 Limber, the blade performs exceptionally well. Compared to Nittaku Ma Long 5, Butterfly Harimoto ALC, and Viscaria, it produces an impressive amount of spin.

Overall, I am very impressed with the blade. It offers a perfect balance of lightness, power, and control. I highly recommend it.

I was looking for a blade similar to HL5 but with an AN handle. The Tibhar Dynamic JC isn’t exactly the same (it’s a little faster and has less vibrations), but the control is similar. The handle is on the large side, although Tibhar offers even wider handles on some blades (the Stratus and Nimbus series are good for very large hands, for example). It works well with hard ESN rubbers like MX-D, Dynaryz ZGR, and Omega VII Tour, but also with tacky rubbers like H3.

The Dynamic JC is similar to the Fortino Pro DC inside. They have the same composition and behave in a similar way, but the Fortino is more expensive, which can be explained by its better finish (made in Germany) and less sample variation (better QC). However, the JC has a cooler design. I own both.

Anyway, this Dynamic JC is very pleasant to use, well balanced, and it offers good speed, good spin, and good control at the same time, without being too expensive. It has a great QPR and is really underrated (poor communication by Tibhar, maybe).