Weight
80g
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Carbon Shot
Tibhar Carbon Shot is an advanced-level offensive blade built for players demanding aggressive power and high speed. Its 7-ply hybrid construction combines five wood layers with two carbon layers, creating a characteristically hard feel that excels in powerful drives and fast topspin shots. While it delivers a significant speed boost ideal for attacking play, it maintains a respectable level of control for its class, making it a strong choice for intermediate to advanced players transitioning into carbon technology. The blade's stiff nature and low dwell time prioritize direct power over spin manipulation, suiting a fast, offensive style.
The blade uses a symmetrical 7-ply build. It starts and ends with wood outer layers, sandwiching inner carbon layers, a wood core, and additional wood plies. This structure aims to blend the speed boost of carbon with the control and feel of wood.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade lives in the fast lane. The carbon layers supercharge its stiffness, resulting in explosive power transfer. Shots come off the blade with remarkable pace, making it excellent for ending points quickly. It's built for players who want their offensive strokes to have maximum velocity.
For a blade with this much speed, control is surprisingly manageable. It offers a stable, predictable platform for aggressive shots. However, its fast nature means touch shots and precise blocking require a confident hand. It's not unforgiving, but it rewards players with solid technique who can direct its power.
The feel is distinctly hard and crisp. Impact is direct with minimal cushioning, giving a solid, powerful feedback on contact. This sensation supports a fast, attacking game but offers less tactile information for spin-sensitive strokes.
The throw angle tends to be medium-high. Combined with its speed, this helps aggressive shots clear the net with good margin while maintaining a penetrating trajectory, ideal for offensive drives and loops.
Dwell time is short. The ball rebounds quickly off the hard surface, which is great for direct drives but less conducive to brushing loops that require longer contact to impart heavy spin.
This is a very stiff blade. There's minimal flex, which allows for efficient, linear energy transfer. This stiffness is key to its high speed, making every ounce of power from your stroke translate directly to the ball.
Vibration is moderate. The carbon layers and construction provide good stability, dampening some of the sharper feedback. You feel a clear, solid sensation on impact without excessive buzzing.
Tibhar Carbon Shot is a well-made, durable product. The construction feels solid, with good material integration between the wood and carbon layers. It holds up well to regular play, offering reliable performance that matches its reputation as a quality option for advancing players.
Technology
Tibhar Carbon Shot utilizes a 7-ply hybrid construction where two carbon fiber layers are strategically placed within five wood layers. This design focuses on maximizing stiffness and energy transfer for explosive speed. The carbon enhances the blade's reactivity, providing a direct, hard feel that favors powerful, flat hits and fast topspin. While specific proprietary tech names aren't highlighted, the engineering prioritizes a clear trade-off: exceptional offensive power with maintained stability, crafted for players seeking to upgrade their attack with modern composite materials.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Jonyer H-II
Some players consider the Jonyer H-II when looking at their first custom carbon blade. It may occupy a similar performance category, offering players another option to explore for a blend of speed and control as they advance.
Tibhar Stratus Samsonov Carbon
As another carbon blade from Tibhar, the Stratus Samsonov Carbon represents an alternative within the same brand family. Players might compare them to find subtle differences in feel or performance profile that better match their personal style.