Weight
85g
Thickness
5.9mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Liberta Synergy
Introduced in 2017, the Darker Liberta Synergy stands out as an offensive blade that masterfully balances speed, control, and exceptional spin generation. Its innovative 7-ply construction integrates special Izanas-Carbon fibers between wood layers, creating a remarkably soft feel with extended dwell time that lets you generate intense ball rotation while maintaining precise shot placement. While delivering solid power for mid-distance attacks, this carbon-reinforced blade maintains impressive control levels, making it ideal for players who want controlled attacking capability with consistent, forgiving performance.
The construction uses 5 wood layers with 2 Izanas-Carbon fiber layers. Limba outer plies provide soft feel and excellent spin characteristics, while the Izanas-Carbon layers sit internally as the second and sixth plies to enhance speed and stability while maintaining soft touch and extended dwell time.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Our testing confirms OFF-level speed with solid power for play away from the table, though it doesn't feel as explosive as outer ALC blades. Many players describe it as having excellent speed with a lively bounce, while the weighted average leans toward a solid Offensive rating that acknowledges its balanced power and control characteristics.
This blade consistently impresses with its control capabilities. Our experts note exceptional control for a carbon blade, with blocking that feels easy and provides plenty of feedback. While some players might find it moderately controlled, the overall consensus points to excellent control for an offensive blade that enables precise shot-making and balanced gameplay.
Players consistently describe a soft, unique feeling with excellent ball-holding capability. The Limba outer ply contributes to this softer touch compared to Koto, while the Izanas-Carbon provides responsive impact without feeling harsh or rigid.
With its excellent dwell time and spin generation, the blade encourages a medium throw angle that creates good arc and consistency. Many players find it naturally draws an arc that drops reliably into the court when combined with spin.
Extended dwell time is one of this blade's standout features. The internal Izanas-Carbon combined with Limba outer plies creates longer ball contact that facilitates very spinny topspins and gives you more time to shape your shots.
You'll notice good flex that contributes to both speed and spin generation. It's not particularly stiff or hard, offering medium-flexible characteristics that work well for an inner-carbon offensive blade.
The Izanas-Carbon material is specifically engineered to absorb shock, resulting in lower vibration upon impact. The blade doesn't feel excessively stiff or hard, reducing unwanted vibration while maintaining crisp feedback on harder shots.
Darker maintains its reputation for premium craftsmanship with this blade. Each piece undergoes quality checks at their Tokyo factory to ensure consistent performance, and the finishing quality is generally considered superb by players who appreciate attention to detail.
Technology
Darker's proprietary internal fiber technology uses 'Izanas-Carbon,' a unique weave combining high molecular polyethylene 'Izanas' with carbon fibers. Izanas is known for its shock-absorbing properties, allowing the blade to softly catch the ball and extend dwell time. When woven with carbon, this composite delivers controlled repulsion after ball contact, enhancing spin and speed without the harshness of outer carbon blades. This inner-fiber placement creates a softer, more flexible feel with a larger sweet spot, making the blade highly responsive for spin-oriented offensive play while maintaining significant control.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Michael Maze ALC
Many players compare the Liberta Synergy's power level and feel to the Michael Maze ALC, noting both blades offer similar capabilities for playing away from the table. Both feature inner carbon constructions that deliver balanced feel and spin, though our testing shows the Synergy feels slightly less powerful than some outer carbon alternatives.
Butterfly Jun Mizutani ZLC
Players often note similarities between the Liberta Synergy and Jun Mizutani ZLC in terms of feel and playing characteristics. Both blades are praised for excellent dwell time, forgiving nature, and strong spin generation, though the Synergy typically feels slightly slower while maintaining that distinctive soft touch.