Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition

Good blade for attacking looper style. Nice price worth this quality. Use it with MX-S max; enough power to play in every zone.

The blade is well-made and offers many desirable qualities. It shares similarities with the Stiga Clipper but falls slightly short in some aspects. I personally prefer the Tibhar Force Pro due to its increased flexibility and aggression.

The black edition of this blade may offer a marginally better handle and a touch more control on certain shots.

Price & Performance product

I used this bat with Tibhar Evolution MX-P 2.1mm rubbers for over 6 months in 2021. The weight caught my attention when I first got it, weighing 194 grams with rubbers.

It took some time to get used to. I remember having difficulty with control in the first practice. The Tibhar distributor said I had to train for 300 hours with the bat to get used to it.

Shots and smashes: An outstanding blade for shots and smashes. It is very effective at sending its energy back to the opponent, even on balls that come very hard and full. You can counterattack balls that come fast and with spin.

Blocks: The most difficult part in tabletop games was blocking and service replying. I expected it to be softer, but I found the ball being thrown too much.

Top spins: It is fast in spins but not as effective as I would like, which I think has to do with the MX-P rubbers. Tenergy series or Yinhe Big Dipper series, which are thinner, lighter, and have top layers more suitable for spin, would be suitable choices.

I played for 3 months paired with H3 Prov. and Gewo ELpro43. The blade weight is 83 grams, FL. It’s very good for blocks and top-spins at the same time—very rare for blades. It may not be as powerful as some players prefer.

FL Blade Review

The blade itself is very well-balanced and has a great feel in the hand. It is a fast blade with a good amount of control. The FL handle is comfortable and provides a good grip.

The blade is made of high-quality materials and is very durable. It has a good balance between speed and control. It is a good choice for players of all levels.

The blade is also very forgiving. It is a good choice for beginners because it allows for a lot of room for error. It is also a good choice for advanced players who want a blade that is fast and powerful.

Overall, the blade is a great choice for players of all levels. It is a fast blade with a good amount of control, and it is made of high-quality materials.

42mm Ball Experiment

With a 42mm ball, the blade is a bit too fast for me. I found it difficult to control the ball, and I made a lot of errors. I think the blade would be better suited for a 40mm ball.

Conclusion

Overall, the blade is a great choice for players of all levels. It is a fast blade with a good amount of control, and it is made of high-quality materials. However, I think the blade is a bit too fast for a 42mm ball.

The blade is good and offers good control. However, I have played with better blades.

The Force Pro Black Edition is a 7-ply off-range blade with a soft touch and a great deal of control.

First of all, I discovered that this blade falls between Off- and Off, not being particularly fast. Its dwell time is not rapid either, allowing ample opportunity to impart spin to the ball. The spin would likely be enhanced if the second layer comprised limba instead of ayus.

The control is exceptional, providing an accurate perception of the ball’s contact point with the blade. This feedback aids in stroke correction and movement improvement, while also proving beneficial under competitive match pressure.

While I found the handle comfortable, my preference would be for a thicker neck, particularly in the flare version. The straight version may offer a more suitable fit.

One downside to note is its slight heaviness, particularly when paired with two Donic Barracuda rubbers for increased spin generation.

My recommendation is for intermediate players seeking to refine their movements or for those with limited table time. It would pair well with Hurricane III rubber for training purposes.

Overall, this blade is not exceptional in any one area, but it performs effectively in all aspects.

Update

Upon further observation, I realized that the blade is head-heavy. When comparing it to a FEXTRA with an identical setup, the Force Pro felt heavier during topspin and chop strokes. This adds to its speed, but requires stamina to sustain topspin strokes and hinders quick transitions between forehand and backhand.

To maximize the blade’s potential, it is essential to strengthen the user’s arms and overall physique. Otherwise, it will be unforgiving of errors, similar to Chinese rubbers. It is not advisable to use Chinese rubber on this blade unless the player possesses advanced skills or is a professional.

Wonderful blade (Clipper like). Not for beginners because of the weight (mine has a handle straight and weighs 88g) and the speed.

This blade is constructed with 7 plies: limba-5ayous-limba. The blade is well-crafted, with all surfaces sanded and rounded out, giving it a premium feel.

The limba outer ply is enjoyable to the touch, although it feels somewhat thin compared to the thicker hinoki top layer found on the “Joola Aruna Hinoki OFF” blade.

The handle feels hollow and lightweight, producing a hollow sound when tapped with a fingernail. This may bother some users.

The blade balances slightly further away from the “BLACK * SERIES” logo, resulting in a head-heavy feel. This can be awkward for some players when gripping the handle with heavy rubbers attached.

I have been using this blade for about a month but will refrain from rating it at this time.

14 Nov, 2019: Weight=90 gms, provides a good feeling on hands (no annoying vibrations). It is amazing for blocks and loops. Black rubber: Joola Mambo-H, Red=Donic Bluefire M2. The blocks are not ultra fast, but all balls were in. Sometime, I was surprised that the ball did not shoot out of the table (soft rubber Mambo-H - very nice underrated one). FH loops were easy. Overall, it feels like a premium blade, special no doubt.

Don’t be fooled by this blade’s ratings. This blade is for the all-round player at a reasonable price. However, the Xiom Diva offers far better control in every department for a blade of similar style.

Its high speed combined with a straight, low arc made looping very difficult. This is because the blade’s thickness does not provide much-needed flex. Usually, this characteristic makes blocking better. However, because this blade uses softer wood on top (as opposed to a hard wood like Koto), blocking was also weaker, and the sweet spot was smaller.

This was also the conclusion of my teammates when they played a game with each blade. For control, the Diva is better than anything I’ve ever used, including my highly sought-after $150 Nittaku Acoustic!

Good blade for blocking and looping. It is a bit stiff, so it takes some time to get used to, but once you do, it is a great blade. The handle is comfortable and the blade is well-balanced. Overall, it is a good blade for intermediate and advanced players.

This is a very good blade. I am currently testing it and I am very surprised at how good it is. The blade may require some slight adjustments.

Simplesmente a melhor lâmina de madeira, com 7 folhas! Controle absurdo e muito rápida. Perfeita para loopings e topspins.

The first couple of FH drives quickly revealed that the Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition is a blade at the slower end of the OFF range. Regular FH drives are fast and can be played with a high level of control.

FH drives played with higher swing speeds produce a satisfying cracking sound and feeling with the DHS H8. BH drives with the Waran short pips provide perhaps the best balance of speed, control, and crisp feeling that I had experienced with any setup up until this point.

The blade offers an interesting mix of stiffness, speed, and impact softness that results in a clearly felt ball impact, medium dwell time, and a fast yet controlled response.

Read our full review here: http://blog.tabletennis11.com/tibhar-samsonov-force-pro-black-edition-review.

Powerful and precision blade, 7 ply allwood.

This blade is the same as the Stiga Clipper Wood.

If you’re looking for a blade that’s similar to the Stiga Clipper Wood, this is a great option. It has a similar feel and plays very similarly.

However, there are some slight differences between the two blades. The most notable difference is that this blade is slightly heavier than the Stiga Clipper Wood. This makes it a bit more powerful, but it also makes it a bit less maneuverable.

Overall, this is a great blade for players who are looking for a blade that’s similar to the Stiga Clipper Wood, but with a bit more power.

This blade is quite nice!

It is a perfect blade for all-around players, as it provides a good balance of speed, spin, and control. The blade is also very well-made, and it feels very solid in the hand.

I’ve been using this blade for about a month now, and I’ve been very impressed with it. I’ve been able to improve my game significantly since I started using it.

Overall, I would highly recommend this blade to any all-around player who is looking for a good balance of speed, spin, and control.

Very good wood blade with a nice feel and a great handle. It provides a good balance between fast and control, making it suitable for various playing styles.

The Acuda S2 2.0 rubber is an excellent choice for the backhand, offering a combination of spin, speed, and control.