Tibhar IV-L Balsa

The blade’s aesthetics may not impress many, but its performance is surprisingly exceptional. Compared to pre-made blades from Stiga, this blade significantly outperforms them. For a genuine table tennis experience, consider investing in high-quality equipment rather than settling for inferior options like this subpar blade.

Actuellement utilisé avec Donic F3 bigslam en tant que débutant, le bois est très léger et très agréable. J’ai également le bois Yinhe T11+.

À comparer, le 4L Balsa est plus souple, moins rigide. Avec les plaques Donic 2 mm sur coup droit et 1,8 mm sur revers, j’ai des difficultés pour le petit jeu près de la table. Il y a un vrai effet trampoline lié aux plaques, surtout les coupes en coup droit. J’ai tenté, au regard du prix, le Yinhe avec Galaxy Mercury 2 et je m’en sors un peu mieux.

Great paddle for beginner children or females. It is very light, not fast at all, but it has great control. It is easy to use. However, it would be hard to win points with speed unless your rubbers are really fast. It is great for perfecting technique. This paddle with some cheap all-around rubbers would be a good setup for a beginner. As always, tabletennis11.com has the best price.

It is an all+ blade, with very good control. I’m playing with DHS Neo 3 on the forehand and with Friendship Ma Long (German sponge) on the backhand. I’m very satisfied with the control, block, spin attack, and great feeling.

It’s a good blade for beginners.

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Soft, controlled. With Balsa, this probably says it all.

Легкость и контроль - вот как можно её охарактеризовать.

Good control and easy to use!

Many have commented on how nice this blade feels in hand: the handle and weight distribution are perfect. I rate the speed of this blade as “all” to “all+”, so control is its strong feature, while the blade’s lightness allows for fast, nimble attacking strokes which can surprisingly pack a punch! Probably best suited for close to medium distance from the table players. The blade is nice and rigid thanks to harder outer plies (no annoying vibrations) but the soft balsa core nevertheless allows for exceptionally strong feedback. Hard outer and soft inner plies perfectly complement Euro or Chinese rubbers respectively. Do not expect the super-large sweet spot of heavier, non-balsa blades, but the sweet spot is still more than sufficient. Though arguably not the most “potent” blade out there, this has still become my trusty and consistent “go-to” blade when I absolutely cannot afford to lose unnecessary easy points…

I had tried a balsa wood blade before but found it too fast (8.5). This one is perfect. I can look at a spot to aim the ball, and no matter what speed and spin are on it, this paddle helps me place it where I want to. It’s light, easy to maneuver, and controllable. Love it.

Like the old good TT Master Wood.
Light and soft.

Super light blade, great for women players and kids. Lacks power far from the table, but I’m guessing anyone good enough for that would start with this paddle to begin with. Great with Mark V (or similar rubbers) in 2.0 on both sides. Great beginner blade.

Excellent product quality and very good price. Thank you, table tennis.

Very light blade! Weighing only 70 grams, it allows for greater wrist action.

Naturally, during training, when practicing repetitive technical elements, the duration of execution increases significantly, and you get less tired. Reaction to the ball increases, and the feeling of the ball is very good.

While possessing these advantages, there are also disadvantages. I ordered it with Friendship 729 Super rubbers on both sides. The result was a racket that requires a lot of “hard work,” as they say. It is very demanding of technique! If you don’t complete the motion or don’t process the ball correctly, the ball ends up in the net.

Consequently, when playing for score, I started losing more often. However, it gave me a better understanding of incoming spin, even though I’ve only been playing for a year. My playing style is active and offensive.

Overall, I liked the blade. Maybe it will be easier to score points with different rubbers, but in this case, as I said, it requires a good level of technique.

I’d like to buy more, but I’m hesitant to place a full order. Some other items I want are on weekly special, but Tabletennis11 doesn’t have the flared (FL) handle, concave style, that I prefer. I want it so much that I think I won’t order the other stuff.

This is my first custom blade, and I am very satisfied with it.

It is very light, and the handle is a perfect fit for my hand. The blade offers great control, and there is no lack of speed.

Très bonne combinaison avec Rakza 7 Soft.