Tibhar Shang Kun Hybrid AC
Blade description
This offensive blade features a 5+2 construction, utilizing an inner-layer carbon composition to achieve a balanced performance profile. It provides a soft, wood-like feel despite the presence of composite layers, prioritizing precision, dwell time, and a high degree of control for spin-oriented play.
Playing Characteristics
- Feel and Dwell: The blade is noted for its soft touch and extended dwell time, which facilitates natural topspin execution. While it possesses an inner-layer construction that allows for a solid feel during high-gear shots, it maintains a consistent, controlled response at lower speeds.
- Speed and Power: Positioned in the OFF/OFF- range, the blade is designed for loopers who prefer close-to-medium distance play. It rewards active, spin-heavy shots rather than flat hitting. It offers “controlled power,” allowing players to initiate rallies safely and accelerate when necessary.
- Versatility: The blade is highly effective for varied techniques, including opening loops, short-game exchanges, and active blocking. Its balanced nature makes it compatible with a wide range of rubbers, including modern hybrid types, and it is frequently compared to popular inner-layer composite blades for its consistency and reliable feedback.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — August 2026
This is the best blade I’ve found in terms of feel and confidence, allowing me to attack without hesitation on the opening loop and third-ball attacks.
The short game is highly controlled, while topspins and counter-loops feel effortless from both wings. It offers a soft touch on blocks, providing excellent stability whether you are playing a passive block or an aggressive punch-block.
#2 — February 2026
Solid blade, ton of spin, decent speed. Using MX-S forehand and pretty good except that it could be a tiny bit faster. Tried EL-P for backhand, but pretty so-so. Switched to VJ-07 Stiff, which to me is a better fit, more spin, and makes the setup lighter. Overall, the setup is decent at almost every aspect, good near or far from the table, with exceptional spin. The only issue is it is very, very head-heavy, the level of W968, so if you like balanced paddles, this may not be for you.
#3 — December 2025
Nowadays Tibhar Hybrid AC Inside. The last racket Felix Lebrun competed with before he was given a Tibhar signature racket. Pretty much perfect in every way. Not as flexible as the Donic Ovtcharov No. 1 Senso, but much faster. Much better feel than, for example, DHS Hurricane 301. The properties are lost with soft rubbers. Needs at least 47.5 degrees with a hard topsheet = Nittaku Fastarc G-1, but the harder the better.
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