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The Tibhar Samsonov Alpha SGS is a finely crafted table tennis blade designed for players seeking a perfect balance between speed, control, and feel. With an overall rating of 8.4 out of 10 among users, it has consistently received positive feedback from the table tennis community.
Constructed with five plies of high-quality wood, the blade offers a crisp and responsive hitting sensation. Its 5.9mm thickness and moderate weight of approximately 85 grams contribute to its well-rounded performance. Independent ratings attribute a speed rating of 86 and a control rating of 69 to the blade, indicating its suitability for both offensive and defensive playstyles.
The Tibhar Samsonov Alpha SGS is particularly notable for its consistency, earning a perfect 10 out of 10 rating in this aspect. This consistency allows players to execute precise shots with great accuracy and spin. The blade's stiffness, rated at 3.6, and hardness, rated at 4.8, further contribute to its excellent control and stability.
Based on customer reviews and expert opinions, the Tibhar Samsonov Alpha SGS is particularly well-suited for all-round players who prioritize control without compromising on speed. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for players of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors.
The first bats I ever bought were pre-made with Tibhar Volcano on the forehand and Tibhar Vari Spin on the backhand. This blade helped me improve as a beginner, as it had pretty good control and feeling. I feel like the bat could have been better with better rubbers, but the blade is a good choice for a beginner looking for quality control and feeling to develop their strokes.
UPDATE: Since using this blade, I have bought and used the Stiga All-round Classic and the Tibhar Drinkhall All-round Classic, and these blades are so much better.
I’ve been using this blade for a year, and the feeling that you get when playing a looping stroke is very good. However, from further off the table, the loop becomes slower. It’s still a very good blade for beginners, as it provides a lot of feeling and can help the player develop their stroke.
This is a good blade, a five-ply all-wood blade. It is not a very fast blade for playing offensive loops, but I don’t need to loop often at a fast pace from medium distance since my style of play is modern defensive.
It has awesome control, which is good for blocking using inverted or long pips rubber with a softer sponge hardness. It is also good for table play, especially flat hits and smashes. Additionally, it is good for topspin at the table or medium distance away from the table, and the spin character is sharp and precise.
It is also good for chopping backspin and pushing since I could chop with inverted on forehand and long pips rubber on the backhand as well. This blade suits the style of all-round offensive and defensive.
I put my backhand using Dawei Saviga V long pips rubber, and it is so enjoyable to do the chopping at the table or away from the table. I just have to practice more to get a better feeling and precision.
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