Tibhar Evolution EL-D

This rubber offers impressive speed, making it particularly effective for blocking and punching on the backhand. However, it is important to note its low throw angle. This characteristic can result in a higher likelihood of shots dropping short into the net or landing short on the table. It is possible that the rubber is not gripping the ball adequately, leading to these inconsistencies.

Tibhar describes this rubber as playing “noticeably different from the also excellent EL-P and EL-S versions.”

I confirm that EL-D does indeed play quite differently compared to EL-S, which was one of my favorites. I attribute this difference to the new sponge used in EL-D. It feels somewhat similar to the sponge used in the original Rasanter series (R47, R42) but not entirely identical. The original EL-S feels slow when paired with the new plastic ball, making it a suitable rubber for developing players. In contrast, EL-D is quite a fast rubber.

Finding the white line is easy with EL-D, as it produces a trajectory that is both high and long. It is important to note that this rubber is not suitable for developing players due to the ball’s relatively fast departure from the bat. When compared to MX-P, the throw is higher, resulting in a different blocking experience. After adjusting, I found myself actively blocking more, which produced a spinier ball. The new 45-47 degree sponge facilitates looping but requires a quicker snap to optimize performance. According to feedback, my backhand loops feel slightly slower when leaving my bat but display more kick after the second bounce, which is indicative of good spin.

I will continue using EL-D on the backhand side of my Clipper CR.