Tibhar Hybrid K1 European Version

I really liked this rubber on my backhand. For my forehand, I use Blugrip C2, which I find to be perfect. However, for my backhand, this rubber felt a little too hard. The Tibhar K1, with its 50 degrees hardness, fits me perfectly.

This rubber is an excellent choice for players who prefer a good forehand close to the table. The speed can be fast if you hit aggressively, yet it can also be slower if you play a more passive game. While the catapult effect is less pronounced than that of the H3, it still offers more than average performance.

To get the best results, you need to play actively with this rubber. The passive block is acceptable but not remarkable. The real strength of this rubber lies in its ability to execute topspin and to transition from topspin to backspin. However, achieving optimal performance requires a big swing, quick movement, and a low stance, as the throw angle is not very high.

As usual, Tibhar delivers the best quality. Alongside brands like Andro and Nittaku, it consistently meets high standards in table tennis equipment.

I reviewed the Hinotec OFF+ carbon with a 2.0mm red rubber on the backhand.

This rubber is very, very fast, providing excellent performance for active blocking. It works well for chiquita strokes and generates a lot of spin during opening loops.

In terms of feeling, it has a hardness that doesn’t quite reach a ranking of 10. It is similar to T05 Hard or perhaps a bit less, comparable to D05. The throw angle is low at mid-distance, resulting in a straight trajectory.

I am pleasantly surprised by this rubber; it is quite affordable yet offers very good quality and a tacky surface. While it performs well on the Hinotec blade, it is not as effective on the Amultart.

I just tried this rubber on my friend’s carbon blade. The rubber is 1.5 years old, yet he could still lift the ball off the table for a second or more. It’s still tacky and very spinny.

I can’t comment on the sponge’s condition compared to a new one, but I would assume it’s in good shape. The sponge is neither too soft nor too hard; it feels like it’s in between. It’s comparable to a DHS H3 Neo but faster and without any booster. The loops and topspins produced by this rubber are insane. When in skilled hands, this rubber can be very challenging to play against.

The serves are crisp, spinny, and extremely controlled. I use the K3 on my Viscaria blade, which is faster and produces the same amount of spin, but has a much higher throw angle. I believe the K1 will last a long, long time.

In my first session using this rubber on the Yinhe T11S, I found it to be a topspin machine. It performs exceptionally well against backspin and offers excellent control for serves.

The spin generated is amazing, and the speed is great as well. Overall, I’m very impressed with its performance.