Tibhar KS Kinetic Speed
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#1 — June 2024
Played it with Evolution, the bat is like three times the cost of my one. I did like the handle, the control, speed, low catapult, and gears, but they are the same as my bat (all excellent). So if I do not win, it’s all about the player, not the bat. Boosted H3 Neo is slow with this blade. I got one for £149; I would not pay the RRP £240. I would say speed is OFF+ at best, but can play all-round if not pushed, or should I say that with H3 NEO. I got a lot of low gears but trouble reaching the high gears. I am thinking MX-P may be better for this blade? Weight is somewhere between 82g to 92g, so not consistent. A very solid platform to launch an attack or chop, but my old one is better for me, so [I am] selling this blade to get the full potential out of it. I will not be buying a set of MX-P every month. Maybe ZLC blades will not work with brushing Chinese rubbers, so I got myself a sheet of MX-P, and it works so well with speed and spin. So did Tibhar design it to work with MX-P? Good job I did not sell it. Xiom Vega Europe or Galaxy Earth 2 [are] very good with this blade. I use MX-D BH and 1997 Gold FH. I am now starting to like it a lot, second time around; its control [is] getting better over time, it seems more forgiving and therefore easier to play well with, so I will keep it for match play.
#2 — May 2024
Very good blade, really fast but not uncontrollable. I think it’s similar to Zhang jike super zlc. Good choice.
#3 — April 2024
Played it with Evolution. The bat is about three times the cost of my current one. I enjoyed the handle, the control speed, low catapult, and gears, but these aspects are similar to my current bat. So, if I don’t win, it’s because of the player, not the bat. Boosted H3 neo is slow with this blade.
I purchased one for £149 and would not pay the RRP of £240. I would say the speed is off+ at best, but it can play all around if not pushed, especially with H3 neo. I get a lot of low gears but have trouble reaching the high gears. I think mx-p may be better for this blade.
The weight varies between 82g and 92g, so it’s not consistent. It’s a solid platform for launching an attack or chopping, but my old one is better for me, so I’m selling this blade to get the full potential out of it. I won’t be buying a set of mx-p every month. Perhaps ZLC blades don’t work well with brushing rubbers. I got a sheet of mx-p, and it works very well with speed and spin. So, did Tibhar design it to work with mx-p?
#4 — December 2021
I bought this blade, despite the price, because of my clubmate’s KS, which I have tried before. His KS is the best blade I’ve ever tried, very controllable and the feel is amazing, but not with this KS that I have bought. It’s very hard, fast, and uncontrollable. I regret buying this blade, but I’m lucky someone swapped my KS with his Stiga Dynasty Xu Xin Edition. Thanks, TT11, for the amazing service and very fast delivery.
#5 — February 2021
The blade is too fast and furious with modern rubbers.
The blade is fine, but too fast and furious with modern rubbers.
The blade is okay, but it’s too fast and furious with modern rubbers.
#6 — February 2019
This is one of the best ZLC blades available, offering a perfect balance between speed, spin, and control. Once mastered, this blade enhances the connection and experience of table tennis. Its ZLC fibers provide a slight hold and sinking feel into the sponge and then the blade, creating a distinct hollow, glassy sound and a satisfying crunchy feel during hard loops.
The blade is positioned between Bty ZJKSZLC and JMSZLC, offering more control while maintaining the speed of the Mizutani blade. However, the KS has a deeper ball hold, while the Mizutani propels the ball quicker on the bounce. ZLC blades are generally more expensive due to their controlled nature compared to ALC blades, which are bouncier with less ball hold.
Considering the value it offers in comparison to similar Butterfly counterparts, this blade is an excellent investment. It excels in all areas, including counterattack, loops, hard topspins, push, blocks, jabs, chops, and lobs. It provides an exceptional level of precision and ease, making it feel like a precision tool. Close to the table, mid-distance, or far off, this blade empowers players to constantly pressure opponents with an aggressive, all-round offensive strategy.
Its exceptional flexibility and power also make it ideal for smashing and generating spinny loops. Tibhar’s ingenuity shines through in this remarkable blade. The Evolution MX-P rubber on both sides is highly recommended for optimal performance and exceptional results.
#7 — January 2019
I’ve been playing with this blade for a year now. It has carbon layers, making it very fast. I would rate it as OFF+. You can generate a lot of speed and spin, and it’s easy to smash with, but it requires a very high level of playing skill.
My first setup was KS + Donic Z1 for forehand and Donic Z3 for backhand. As an intermediate player, this combination was too fast for me. I later changed it to Donic Big Slam for forehand and Andro R37 for backhand, which made it more balanced. This setup gave me some added control but is still very fast.
To use this blade effectively, you need to have a high level of playing ability.
#8 — March 2018
I’m using this blade with Donic Bluestorm Z3. Good balance between speed, spin, and control. Nice “clap” sound. Good for offensive play, top spins.
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