Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro

Good.

Great blade. As the name suggests, it adds more force and speed to the ball. I even won a tournament with it. It might take time to adjust to if you haven’t used a fast blade before. I have been using it for the past six years, so it’s very durable.

At the beginning, after playing some training sessions, the balls' reactions were sometimes strange. However, I grew accustomed to the blade and now recognize its quality. It provides a nice feeling, enables good top spins, and facilitates effective blocking. Overall, it is an excellent blade.

The blade is 91g with a thickness of 6.1mm and a flared handle. It provides a solid off feel with a perfect balance between speed, spin, and control. Despite its weight, it does not feel head-heavy.

The handle is comfortable, although it may feel slightly shorter than some other blades. This could be due to the reviewer’s large hands, but it is not a significant issue.

Tibhar is known for the high quality of their blades, and this one is no exception. There are no noticeable shortcuts or flaws in its construction.

The blade excels in aggressive topspin play on both the forehand and backhand. No weaknesses have been identified so far.

The reviewer highly recommends this blade and hopes that Tibhar continues to produce it. They were not compensated for writing this review.

This blade is amazing. It excels in power loops, blocking, topspins, pushing, short game, and spin.

Great balanced blade, no obvious flaws.

Advantages:

* Controlled touch play, dwell time, and spin * Smashes and loop drives * Pairs well with all rubbers * Just powerful enough to finish the point * Very good with h3

Disadvantages:

* Lack of preciseness in placement * Brushing techniques do not work well * Always need to play into the sponge * Opening loop cannot be played with strong spin and speed simultaneously * Overall quite bouncy, needs an adjustment period * Lacks a very high gear found in inner carbon blades or harder 7-ply woods (pg9)

Overall:

A consistent blade for FH-oriented loop drivers.

My blade is 86g and 6.3mm, featuring a 7 Ply Limba/Ayous composition. It’s my second favorite 7 Ply blade after my holy grail, the Nittaku Ludeak. Its speed falls within the Offensive category, being faster than a DHS PG7 but slower than a Ma Long 3 or Force Pro Black edition. I own both this blade and the newer Black edition but prefer this one. The Black edition, with its 6.7mm thickness, feels a bit too stiff for my game and plays similarly to a Stiga Clipper. In contrast, the Blue edition offers greater flexibility for looping while retaining enough stiffness for effective hits and blocks.

Compared to Tibhar’s other excellent wood blade, the Stratus Power Wood (a thick Limba 5 Ply), this blade is less head heavy, marginally lighter on average, and I perceive it as slightly slower with enhanced feel. Both are exceptional blades that I enjoy using depending on my preferences. Overall, this is an outstanding, well-balanced blade that’s versatile and reasonably priced. It’s a favorite of mine as a Limba/Ayous wood blade enthusiast. I highly recommend it.

Excellent blade combines nicely speed control. Turbo M1 Bluefire occupy the forehand and the backhand Bluefire M2. This is one of the best blades I’ve tested.

The blade offers a great balance of speed and control. It is a very good quality blade for a fair price. I play with Tibhar MX-S in max. on FH and BH, and this is a great combination for spin, speed, and control.

I think this blade is so good for speed, control, and feel. I play with Joola Max 450 on both the forehand and backhand. I love this rubber. I will buy the new version of this blade: Force Pro Black.