Weight
87.5g
Thickness
7.3mm
Plies
3-ply
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
H-3-9
Tibhar H-3-9 is a distinctive all-Hinoki offensive blade that delivers a powerful yet controlled playing experience. Its unique 3-ply construction features a thick central core between thinner outer veneers, creating a hard feel with excellent feedback. This design provides significant speed for aggressive attacks while maintaining stability for precise blocking and varied returns. The blade's rounded, smoothed edges enhance comfort, making it a compelling choice for advanced players seeking a dynamic all-wood weapon in the modern game.
This blade features a 3-ply construction entirely from Japanese Hinoki wood. The central core veneer is significantly thicker than the two outer veneers, contributing to the blade's hardness, speed, and controlled feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
H-3-9 delivers impressive speed, capable of accelerating powerful attacks effectively. It enables aggressive play and early ball contact, functioning as a potent offensive weapon that appeals to players accustomed to high-performance characteristics.
Despite its high speed, H-3-9 offers notable control, particularly in passive play. The thicker core veneer helps stabilize strokes and provides good ball feedback, allowing for precise block shots and a variable return game that balances power with placement.
H-3-9 provides good ball feel with noticeable feedback. The all-Hinoki construction creates a firm playing surface that allows for controlled passive play while maintaining the wood's characteristic touch.
The blade's construction and material contribute to a medium-high throw angle, facilitating powerful looping and topspin shots that clear the net with good trajectory for offensive play.
The all-wood Hinoki construction promotes good dwell time, allowing for effective spin generation on topspin shots. This benefits offensive players looking to impart heavy spin on their drives and loops.
H-3-9 exhibits moderate flexibility that contributes to its good topspin capabilities and comfortable stroke feel. This flexibility allows for a helpful catapult effect when combined with modern rubbers.
This blade offers a balanced vibration profile. The 3-ply construction provides more dampened feedback than single-ply Hinoki blades, resulting in noticeable but not overwhelming sensations that aid stroke feel without sacrificing stability.
This blade features high-quality construction and finish throughout. The all-Hinoki build and meticulous crafting suggest good durability and a premium feel, consistent with expectations for performance-oriented equipment.
Technology
Tibhar H-3-9 utilizes a traditional 3-ply all-wood construction that focuses on the natural properties of Japanese Hinoki. The core innovation lies in the strategic thickness of the veneers: a thicker central core is paired with thinner outer layers. This design optimizes the inherent speed of Hinoki while enhancing control and feel, addressing the needs of players in the modern game. The blade's edges are smoothed for improved ergonomics and comfort during play, reflecting a focus on player experience alongside raw performance.
Similar Blades
Tibhar H-1-9
H-3-9 is frequently compared to the Tibhar H-1-9. Both blades use 100% Hinoki wood, but H-1-9 is typically a single-ply construction known for extreme speed and hardness, often perceived as less controllable. H-3-9, with its 3-ply construction and thicker core, offers a better balance of speed and control, making it a more manageable option for offensive players seeking enhanced feel and stability.