Tibhar 5Q VIP

Tibhar 5Q VIP is a very good rubber, but I found it to be a bit too fast for my preferences. It offers a lot of spin and provides quite good control. I recommend it for forehand play if you favor an offensive style. However, as I mentioned earlier, for my all-round playing style, it was a little too fast.

It is worth emphasizing that the durability of this rubber is excellent.

To sum up, my rating for Tibhar 5Q VIP, on a scale of 1 to 10, is as follows:
Speed = 9.4
Spin = 9.2
Control = 8.4.

A true outsider in the world of table tennis, this rubber is incredibly easy to play with, yet it has been overlooked by many. It offers excellent consistency and generates a significant amount of spin.

I hope that more players will take the opportunity to enjoy this outstanding rubber.

I am playing with a red 2.1mm rubber on the backhand (BH) and a super thick black Nittaku Fastarc G-1 on the forehand (FH) using a Donic Waldner Allplay blade. Coming from a Donic Baracuda, it is difficult to make a direct comparison since I am now using an all-round blade.

I have experimented with many different composite offensive blades and ultimately decided to try a 5-ply all-round blade. I am extremely impressed with its performance. After using the Baracuda for a long time and testing various rubbers, I consistently found myself returning to the Baracuda, which made me very happy with its overall performance.

I have only had about three sessions with the Tighar 5Q rubber, but I find it very similar to the Baracuda. I encountered no issues while playing with the 5Q and did not need to make any adjustments. The topspin feels really good, and the overall feeling, control, and dwell time are excellent.

I still need to play a few more sessions to see how it performs in tournaments, as I have only been practicing so far. I will provide an update as soon as possible.

This is the best rubber with medium sponge I have used so far. The top sheet is grippy and flexible. The sponge is highly elastic, allowing for easy low pushes. When needed, this rubber can also be very fast.

This is a fantastic modern Japanese-style rubber. It excels in backhand looping and offers above-average control during short games.

WOW! I have to say this about this rubber. Just when I thought the 1Q was the best, I ended up trying this one. It is incredibly fast and provides AMAZING spin.

Lifting the ball over the net with this rubber is very easy, and thanks to its SPI, the sound and feel of the spin are great. Returning serves is also effortless with this rubber. The forehand loop is powerful and generates a lot of spin. I find that with this rubber, I am more consistent in playing shots, and it is very easy to vary the amount of spin and speed on the ball.

This rubber is definitely more suited for forehand play; I cannot see it working well as a backhand rubber. It is ideal for more advanced players looking for speed and spin. Without a doubt, this is the best forehand rubber I have used so far. Simply put, this rubber is AMAZING!