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The Tibhar Stratus Power Defense table tennis blade finds its niche in the sphere of all-round blades with a preference for defensive play. It is a 5-ply blade engineered with care to deliver exceptional control, consistency, and an assuring composure while handling a diversity of strokes and serves.
Crafted with devotion to detail, the Tibhar Stratus Power Defense offers a tranquil balance of speed and control. Its meticulously chosen plies impart a moderate speed rating of 6.6 and an impressive control rating of 8.6, making it a sanctuary for players seeking precision and tactical versatility. The blade's stiffness rating of 4.9 and hardness rating of 5.4 contribute to its overall responsiveness and adaptability to various playing styles.
The Tibhar Stratus Power Defense is an exemplary choice for players who favor defensive strategies, owing to its exceptional consistency rating of 9.4. Its remarkable ability to maintain consistent ball trajectory and placement instills confidence during intricate rallies and defensive maneuvers. The blade's overall rating of 9.1 is a testament to its well-rounded performance, capturing the essence of control-oriented gameplay.
Seasoned players and experienced reviewers have consistently extolled the virtues of the Tibhar Stratus Power Defense. It has garnered praise for its remarkable control and the seamless manner in which it handles incoming spins and deceptively placed serves. Its versatility allows players to effortlessly transition between defensive and offensive strokes, keeping opponents guessing.
Whether you're a seasoned defender seeking unwavering control or an all-around player desiring a balanced blade with an inclination towards defensive prowess, the Tibhar Stratus Power Defense stands as a formidable contender. Its harmonious blend of control, consistency, and reassuring stability makes it a steadfast companion in the dynamic realm of table tennis.
Preferred this to the Defplay Senso V3 as it is a stiffer blade, but otherwise quite similar. It has a large defensive head and is fairly lightweight. The handle is a bit short for large hands but quite thick. It had a nice balance with Mark V forehand for and 0x Grass D.Tecs backhand where spin reversal was excellent. I was using this happily for a while, but I wanted something slightly faster and found the Yasaka Sweden Guardian to fit the bill.
I factor into my rating the fantastic value this blade provides. It is one of the best cheaper defensive blades I’ve tried. If you are looking for a middle ground between the very stiff and fast (and HEAVY!) Joo Se Hyuk blade, and the flexy lightweight Defplay, this blade fits the bill.
I’ve tried both traditional defense (1.0 MM P1-R) as well as close to the table ox pips, and this blade can equally suite both styles. The handle was a little rough on my hand, but continuous play seemed to make it better.
This blade has enough put-away power when the opportunity presents itself, granted you pair it with a suitable forehand rubber.
This is not a typical defence blade. I found that it felt a bit stiff for comfortable chopping away from the table. However, it is great for blocking and hitting over the table.
The flared handle is very comfortable and it is one of the few blades that I didn’t have to sand off any sharp blade edges.
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