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.

This rubber has very good speed and spin. Counter and block are amazing, very good for attacking underspin balls. Not spin-sensitive.

Tacky rubber makes the ball dwell on the bat longer, giving strong spin and the ability to vary pace and arc.

If you are like me, and enjoyed hybrids made in China during the celluloid ball era (like DHS Tinarc 1, which was a copy of a German sponge attached to a semi-tacky topsheet, or Stiga Genesis which was similar), you might like this. The rubber has a soft feel, is very spinny, and offers good control. It works well on everything from a 5-ply wood blade (slow) to carbon blades (perfect) and 7-ply blades (decent). One caveat, unlike the original DHS-manufactured hybrids, I cannot use it on both sides. It is simply too slow for my backhand. Intermediate level play.

Great product as advertised. Used for BH block & counter and works really well.

I used this as a forehand rubber for a couple of years. Used it on everything from a five-ply all-round wood to a 7-ply offensive and an OFF-carbon blade. It has decent control, good short game, and service quality. The softer sponge does not hit or loop fast, though, and short blocks are easier than blocking deep. It is easier to use than a soft-sponged H3 but nowhere near the power. Needs to be re-boosted if used for longer than a year.

Lots of spin, good control on the table, if you apply yourself then it flies very strongly. It’s a bit heavy. I took it on a trial and decided to keep it, liked it, immediately added it to my serves, a light first move.

Stable rubber but lacks power. At a similar price, all sticky surfaces, K1plus, and Xiom Vega are better.

Good sticky rubber.

Rubber with very good effect, not too fast, and consistent in the uniformity of the bounce.

Very fast and skinny but good control, not tacky, and the top sheet is not breaking. Recommended for everyone who likes to have a Chinese alternative rubber.

The rubber is phenomenal. Excellent grip. Fast and has a strong spin.

Very good rubber for applying spin and control, provides good attack.

I bought a Hybrid K1 Euro Version, black, max. The top sheet feels tacky, but not as sticky as Chinese rubbers such as Hurricane 3. The sponge is like a European sponge, soft to touch, but with less catapult effect. I tested the rubber on both forehand and backhand. I play close to the table. The rubber generates a lot of spin for topspin, push, and service. The throw angle is medium. The rubber is not very fast, clearly slower than rubbers such as MX-P, Rasanter R47, or Tenergy 05. But it is faster than Hurricane 3. It is very good for a controlled spin game, good for initiating topspin attack, various services, short game close to the net, such as long and short push and flip. It is quite good for controlled blocking. The rubber is easy to collect dust. I just clean and cover it after each play. Overall, K1 Euro is a good combination of Chinese top sheet and European sponge. An excellent rubber for close to the table playing style.

Una de las mejores gomas, una combinación excelente.

It can be used for several ways of serving, 3rd ball attacking, 5th ball over the table attacking, and touch play that Chinese tacky rubber is famous for. Faster and more forgiving, like the Made in Germany product that it is.

This rubber grips better than any other rubbers I have used before, including Bty T05, so it generates a lot of spins. Blocking is excellent. It is very durable too. Recommended for BH.

I’m using this rubber on the back of my penhold carbon blade. It generates a very strong spin on the ball and is slower than my Rasanter R47. Perfect for my reverse backhand drives.
Remember to clean and store it with a protective film because it is really sticky and will attract dust like a magnet. It comes with a non-stick plastic film, but the rubber is so tacky it will adhere to the rubber every single time, as long as it’s free of dust and debris.

When I returned to table tennis in 2016, I used Tenergy, then switched to the Tibhar MX-P. Then I went to the MX-S, and finally to the Tibhar Hybrid K1. I like hard sponges because I can flat hit with control. I switched to the Tibhar Hybrid K1 to get a tacky topsheet for serves. The topsheet stays tacky, and I have played four times a week for many months! Using a Tibhar VS Unlimited blade, I use the Tibhar Speedy Soft short pips on my backhand for flat hits. Great combination, so I am keeping this setup. I am 67 years old and rated 1763 currently.

Tried it on the Cornilleau Hinotec OFF+ Carbon - Backhand (BH), 2.0mm, red. Not very fast, very tacky, low dwell time, low throw angle. Very direct. Maybe better on a soft blade.
Mid distance (BH): very low throw angle, the ball goes straight close to the net. It is very fast when putting a lot of power into the ball. But very slow if not. So if you engage strongly, then you get high speed. If not, then good control. Then I think this rubber reminds me of the linear behavior of DHS H3 Neo, with less speed.
Chikita is a little bit difficult on this blade, but doable. Blocks are okay. I did not feel a high throw angle as reported elsewhere.

Good rubber, spinny, good for the short game, and excellent at looping. A decent alternative to a boosted Hurricane. The only bad thing for me: it’s a heavy rubber and a tad less spin/top speed compared to H3.

Very good rubber, tacky, adequate speed, very spinny. Didn’t expect this rubber to perform well.

Best rubber and best service from TT11…thanks.