Tibhar Super 40 Defense

I use a Primorac OFF+ blade with Dr. Evil featuring a 0.5 mm sponge that I applied myself. On the forehand side, I have placed a Tibhar Super Defence 40 with a 0.5 mm sponge.

Now, my forehands are going in instead of consistently flying off the end of the table. Previously, using a 2 mm sponge, I struggled to feel any dwell time, but transitioning to a 0.5 mm sponge on both sides has made a noticeable difference. I can now appreciate the dwell time on my bat.

Though the forehand is a touch slower, it is still quick enough to hit winners. The rubber offers excellent control and has significantly boosted my confidence in my forehand, which has been a weakness in my game. Overall, I am very happy with this rubber.

I am reviewing the thin versions of the rubber: 0.5 and 0.9. With the proper stroke, you can generate deadly under-spin. This rubber is great for hitting, but it can be difficult to perform topspin shots.

The blocks produced by this rubber are deceptive and hard for opponents to return. Despite its name, it is a very efficient all-round backhand rubber. As mentioned earlier, aside from topspin, the rubber excels in all other types of strokes.

For a defensive rubber, this soft backhand rubber sheet offers exceptional spin and speed without being overly tacky, unlike pimpled-out sheets. It is a remarkable product that is well worth trying.

The Super Defence is not just a rubber designed for cutting defence; it also offers interesting possibilities for players who block near the table. Unlike many defensive rubbers, it is not excessively soft. When blocking, the ball descends quickly, making it challenging for your opponent to react effectively.

I have an unusual setup that includes Tibhar Super Defense 40 with a 0.5 sponge on the forehand side of a Stiga Carbokev blade, which is very fast on the forehand and medium fast on the backhand.

The spin generated by this rubber is astounding. It excels on serves when a brushing stroke is used, and there is a noticeable low kick on topspin shots from long range. The trajectory is low, making it very easy to place and control the ball from well behind the table. However, when using a control or a defensive blade, a more vertical stroke is necessary.

Chopping with this rubber requires some practice, but once mastered, it produces heavy spin and a braking effect. Blocks can be executed short with a soft hand action or long with some punch, and they will tend to keep low. However, this rubber may not be the best choice for players who play close to the table. Serves can be returned with either a controlled push or flipped easily, as the rubber has plenty of bite despite not being very tacky.

This rubber is designed for the versatile defensive player. In the 1.0 version, it excels at countering high-speed shots. The rubber is very spinny and features a thin topsheet.

It is actually called Super Defence 40, not Super 40 Defence. Its performance is similar to that of the Gambler Reflectoid.