Tibhar Sinus

The Tibhar Sinus is a high-speed tensor rubber designed for aggressive offensive play. It features a medium-hardness sponge that provides a direct, firm feel, making it well-suited for fast-paced attacking styles rather than passive play. While it offers significant power for punches and smashes, it maintains enough topsheet grip to generate substantial spin during loops and service returns.

Performance Characteristics

• Speed and Power: The rubber operates primarily in high-gear modes, offering extreme speed and a forceful, direct trajectory. It is particularly effective for punch blocking and flat hitting, where it provides consistent, violent output.
• Spin and Dwell: The topsheet is described as “graspy” rather than tacky, offering sufficient friction to produce spinny loops. While hard, high-impact loops are highly effective, the rubber requires more technical precision for soft, touch-based loops.
• Control and Feel: The rubber is less bouncy on soft shots compared to some modern alternatives, which can make control in the short game and delicate pushes challenging. It produces a medium throw angle and is noted for being quiet during standard play, with the characteristic “click” sound only present during high-impact smashes.

Durability and Maintenance

• Longevity: A consistent point of feedback is the limited durability of the sponge and topsheet, with many users noting a decline in performance after one to two months of intensive use. The edges of the rubber are also prone to fraying, typical of this generation of tensioned rubbers.
• Suitability: Due to its speed and direct nature, it is frequently favored as a backhand rubber for advanced players who emphasize an all-out attacking game. Users often find it requires a high level of skill to manage in slower exchanges.