Weight
85g
Thickness
5.4mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
14.9x15.7
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF
Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF is a 7-ply offensive blade co-designed with French prodigy Alexis Lebrun. It merges speed, power, and control through a hybrid carbon construction layered around a Kiri wood core, enhancing energy transfer for a crisp, direct feel. This design optimizes ball trajectory, making it ideal for aggressive play from mid-distance and close to the table. A large sweet spot provides surprising forgiveness and control, allowing trained players to execute precise attacking shots and varied tactics with confidence.
This blade features a symmetrical 7-ply construction with a Kiri wood core. Hybrid carbon layers are placed on either side of the core, flanked by Ayous wood, and finished with outer Koto veneers. This layering enhances speed and power while maintaining a good feel, with the Koto providing stiffness and a crisp impact sensation.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
With a speed rating of 8.8, Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF is a very fast blade. The hybrid carbon layers significantly boost offensive power, enabling powerful drives and counter-loops. It's designed for players who want to dictate the game's pace with strong, decisive attacking shots from various distances.
Despite its high speed, this blade offers commendable control. This stems from its large sweet spot and well-balanced construction, which allow for precise placement and varied shots. It helps maintain accuracy even during intense, fast-paced offensive rallies.
The hybrid carbon layers give Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF a medium-hard feel, providing a direct connection to the ball and clear feedback. Players describe it as crisp and firm, which supports both powerful shots and controlled blocking, offering a balanced tactile experience.
The combination of speed and spin-oriented construction typically results in a medium-high throw angle. This is advantageous for offensive shots like loops, helping them clear the net effectively and land deep on the opponent's side.
Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF offers moderate to good dwell time. The construction allows sufficient ball contact for generating spin, particularly beneficial for loops and drives, helping players create effective ball curves during aggressive play.
Rated as medium stiffness, Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF is neither overly flexible nor completely rigid. This balance enables effective power generation while still offering enough feedback and control for a variety of strokes, from drives to touch shots.
This blade exhibits a medium level of vibration, providing good feedback without being excessive or uncomfortable. Many players find this vibration beneficial for counter-hitting, adding to the blade's all-around offensive capabilities and stroke feel.
Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF is noted for its high-quality finish and construction. The careful selection of veneers and integration of hybrid carbon layers result in a durable, well-balanced blade that performs consistently, reflecting excellent craftsmanship.
Technology
Tibhar Alexis Lebrun OFF utilizes a 7-ply construction that strategically places hybrid carbon fiber layers around a Kiri wood core. This design optimizes energy transfer, blending speed with control. The outer Koto veneers add stiffness and a crisp feel, enhancing offensive capabilities for aggressive play. The construction also creates a large sweet spot, aiding control during fast-paced rallies and providing a forgiving response on off-center hits.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Alexis Lebrun
Alexis Lebrun, the blade's namesake and co-designer, is its primary user. His spectacular offensive game, characterized by constant changes of speed and spin, is perfectly complemented by this blade. He utilizes its speed and control to pressure opponents with varied attacks, often playing from mid-distance and employing powerful counter-loops that align with the blade's strengths.
Similar Blades
Tibhar Alexis Lebrun Krypto Carbon
Tibhar Alexis Lebrun Krypto Carbon is a similar blade also designed for Alexis Lebrun, featuring a 5+2 ply construction. TTSensei experts note it as a balanced blade supporting controlled offensive play, mixing loops, flicks, and blocks with touch shots. While it uses carbon, its specific placement and type may lead to a slightly different feel and speed profile, with some players reporting potentially longer dwell time.
Tibhar Felix Lebrun Hyper Carbon
Designed for Alexis's brother Felix Lebrun, this blade is characterized as fast and stiff for aggressive players relying on loop-drives and smashes. While sharing the Lebrun branding and offensive focus, our testing shows the Hyper Carbon is faster and stiffer, potentially suiting a more uncompromisingly aggressive style compared to the Alexis Lebrun OFF.