Weight
85g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
3-ply
Head Size
16.5x15.5
Handles
ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
CO-S 3 Defensive
Tibhar CO-S 3 Defensive is a specialized blade crafted for passive defensive players who prioritize maximum control and a pronounced braking effect. Its 3-ply all-wood construction delivers a soft touch and extended dwell time, making it ideal for generating heavy backspin and executing deceptive underspin shots, especially with long pimple rubbers. This blade excels in precise ball placement and disrupting opponent rhythm, providing a stable platform for chop and block tactics while still enabling controlled attacks when the opportunity arises. It's a top choice for players who rely on tactical defense from behind the table.
The blade features a simple yet effective 3-ply construction, exclusively using Abachi wood. This all-wood design is responsible for the characteristic soft feel, high control, and excellent dwell time essential for defensive play and generating heavy spin.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
With a speed rating of 3+, Tibhar CO-S 3 Defensive is exceptionally slow by design. This characteristic allows players to effectively neutralize incoming attacks, slow down the game's pace, and focus on precise placement and spin generation rather than relying on offensive power.
Tibhar CO-S 3 Defensive boasts outstanding control, providing unparalleled precision in all aspects of play. This extreme control enables defensive players to execute delicate chops, blocks, short pushes, and serves with consistency, placing the ball exactly where intended for formidable tactical play.
The 3-ply Abachi wood construction imparts a distinctly soft feel to the blade. This soft touch provides excellent feedback and sensitivity, particularly for defensive shots like chops and blocks, while enabling a long dwell time.
The blade's soft feel, long dwell time, and suitability for generating heavy spin with long pimples suggest a medium-high throw angle. This allows for ample clearance over the net with underspin, particularly on defensive shots like chops and pushes.
The soft wood and 3-ply construction contribute to a long dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the blade surface for extended contact. This is crucial for imparting heavy spin, especially underspin, and achieving precise shot control.
The blade possesses a medium level of flexibility. This allows for sufficient blade bending during shots to increase dwell time and spin generation, while maintaining enough stiffness for stability during defensive plays and controlled attacks.
As a dedicated defensive blade, Tibhar CO-S 3 Defensive is designed to minimize vibration, providing a stable and predictable feel. This low vibration characteristic enhances control and allows players to execute delicate defensive maneuvers without disruption.
Build quality is generally considered good to very good, especially given its affordable price point. Our community notes its excellent value for money, with many feeling its quality rivals blades in much higher price brackets.
Technology
Tibhar CO-S 3 Defensive utilizes a traditional 3-ply all-wood construction that honors classic blade-making principles. The exclusive use of Abachi wood across all three plies is central to its performance. Abachi is known for its softness, which directly contributes to the blade's exceptionally soft feel and prolonged ball dwell time. This design choice enhances control and facilitates the generation of heavy underspin and spin reversal, especially when paired with long pimple rubbers. The construction focuses on optimizing the inherent properties of wood for defensive play rather than incorporating modern composite materials.
Similar Blades
Donic Defplay Classic / Senso
Donic Defplay Classic and its Senso variants are frequently mentioned alongside Tibhar CO-S 3 Defensive as comparable defensive blades. Both are known for slow speed, exceptional control, and suitability for defensive play with long pimples. They offer a similar soft feel and long dwell time, making them excellent alternatives for players seeking a classic defensive setup.
Tibhar Defense Plus
Tibhar Defense Plus is another defensive blade from Tibhar that shares some characteristics with the CO-S 3. It also emphasizes control and braking effect, featuring a larger racket shape to aid defensive play. While it uses a 5-ply construction with Balsa and other wood layers, it aims to achieve similar outcomes of enhanced defensive capabilities and feel.