Weight
85g
Thickness
7.6mm
Plies
7-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Balsa Carbon
Tibhar Balsa Carbon is a 7-ply hybrid blade built for aggressive, offensive play. Its unique construction pairs a lightweight balsa core with carbon layers, delivering significant power and a dynamic feel. This design provides excellent ball rebound and a hard contact point, ideal for executing fast strokes and powerful attacks. While engineered for high speed, it incorporates the AVB system to manage vibrations and aims for a balanced, controllable experience for players who thrive on tempo.
This is a 7-ply hybrid construction. While the specific wood types for the outer and inner layers are not definitively documented, the core structure is known to feature Balsa wood for lightness, interspersed with Carbon fiber layers for speed and stability. The exact sequence reflects a symmetrical build with carbon layers never placed directly next to each other.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Tibhar Balsa Carbon is a very fast blade, consistently rated highly for speed. This comes from the balsa wood's lightness and responsiveness combined with the carbon layers' power and stiffness. It's designed for players who want to generate high-speed shots and maintain an aggressive, fast-paced game.
While built for speed, Balsa Carbon offers a respectable level of control. The balsa core and AVB system are engineered to enhance feel and manageability, making it workable for offensive players. User experiences with control can vary, but it provides enough feedback for players who can effectively utilize its inherent power.
Balsa Carbon delivers a medium-hard feel. It has a characteristically hard contact point common to carbon blades, though the balsa core introduces a unique, slightly softer sensation that can vary depending on the rubbers used.
It produces a medium-high throw angle. The carbon layers contribute to a powerful, direct ball exit, while the influence of the balsa core can create a trajectory that is slightly less steep than some very stiff carbon blades.
Dwell time is moderate. The carbon layers promote a faster ball exit, reducing dwell compared to all-wood blades. However, the balsa core provides some sensitivity, allowing for decent dwell on control-oriented shots when paired with suitable rubbers.
Flexibility sits in the medium range. The carbon layers add stiffness for power, while the balsa core offers a degree of natural flex and lightness. This creates a balanced blade that isn't overly stiff, allowing for both powerful shots and some flexibility in strokes.
Vibration feedback is medium. The blade incorporates Tibhar's AVB (Anti-Vibration Ball Grip) system, which is designed to minimize unwanted vibrations transmitted to the hand, making the feel more controlled than some other carbon blades.
The blade's quality is generally perceived as good, with players noting consistent performance. It offers solid value, though some users advise careful handling as the sides can be somewhat delicate. Overall, it delivers reliable construction and performance for its category.
Technology
Tibhar Balsa Carbon features the AVB (Anti-Vibration Ball Grip) system. This technology is designed to enhance control by minimizing unwanted vibrations transmitted from the blade to the player's hand. Combined with the strategic use of a balsa core and carbon layers, the AVB system helps create a more responsive and comfortable playing experience without sacrificing the blade's inherent power and speed.
Similar Blades
Tibhar Rapid Carbon Light
Tibhar Rapid Carbon Light is a strong alternative, sharing a similar philosophy of combining balsa and carbon in a 7-ply construction. It also emphasizes lightness and speed, making it an excellent option for players seeking that blend of offensive power, control, and easy maneuverability.
Yinhe T-11+ Balsa Carbon
Yinhe T-11+ Balsa Carbon is another 7-ply blade utilizing a balsa core and carbon layers. Known for being very light and designed for aggressive attacking, it offers a comparable blend of speed and control derived from its hybrid makeup, serving as a value-oriented alternative.