Tibhar Samsonov Techno Power Contact

I like this blade. The speed, feeling, and weight are ideal for me, and it’s unique because of the different speeds between the forehand and backhand sides. It’s an ideal choice if you want to enjoy a variety of strokes: hit, block, and chop safely. Next time, maybe I’ll try long pips on this blade.

Good for modern defense. It has enough speed on the FH side, and enough control on the BF side.

Unfortunately, there is the same problem as with most combi bats (bats with different sides) — a curved blade. Of the five copies in the store, only one blade was perfectly straight.

Interesting blade. It is slower on backhand but not as much as some other 2 gear blades, as another reviewer stated. Very comfortable weight and balance. Recommended for beginners to pros who prefer control over power. Donic Vario rubbers were used for review.

I have been using this blade for about a month, and so far, it is my favorite. (I have tried about ten other blades in the last two and a half years.) The backhand side is a bit slower (not by much, but it is noticeable).

I used to have problems with other blades: some were too fast on backhand (I would overshoot by several centimeters too often with OFF/OFF- blades), and some were too slow on forehand, especially when I had to step back a little (I had to hit really hard with ALL/ALL+ blades). Now, these problems are solved. If you have similar issues, then this blade is an excellent choice.

The rubbers that I use are Butterfly Tenergy 05 on FH and Donic Acuda S3 on BH. I play an all-around type of game.

This is a good blade. It has a good combination of speed, control, and feel.