New Blade: Tibhar Darko Infinity Carbon

[doppelmoral]

Description:

The Tibhar Darko Jorgic Infinity Carbon is an innovative high-end table tennis blade featuring a unique inner layer and outer layer carbon construction, combining control and speed in a single blade. It is ideal for modern offensive players who want to benefit from explosive power on one side and a more controlled touch on the other.

 

[maxtor]

I wish one day BTY would make something like this. No offence to Tibhar, but my strong belief is that QC for Tibhar is not that good as BTY

 

[Yurifi]

I wish one day BTY would make something like this. No offence to Tibhar, but my strong belief is that QC for Tibhar is not that good as BTY

in my experience, "Quality Control" does not exist in Tibhar's vocabulary, unfortunately.

would love to try this one as I prefer nice soft feel on FH and stiffer feedback on BH ...

 

[CallMeZaddy]

I've tried a couple of these types of blades before (Yinhe pro 11s, 13s). The two different sides never make that much of a difference and feel the same tbh. It just feels like something in between.

 

[Tyce]

in my experience, "Quality Control" does not exist in Tibhar's vocabulary, unfortunately.

Tibhar, Donic, even Stiga has gone downhill. I don't trust any of the Euro brands to deliver anything in consistent quality nowadays.

Ironic how it used to be the Asian countries that were viewed as cutting corners.

would love to try this one as I prefer nice soft feel on FH and stiffer feedback on BH ...

 

[golden_son]

I've tried a couple of these types of blades before (Yinhe pro 11s, 13s). The two different sides never make that much of a difference and feel the same tbh. It just feels like something in between.

I have to disagree here... The two sides of the Pro 11s feel distinctly different to me. I will agree that each side feels probably 80% of what a whole blade of that construction would. There's perhaps some "bleedover" happening between the two sides and maybe that's what disappoints most people.

 

[Migzkulit]

I have to disagree here... The two sides of the Pro 11s feel distinctly different to me. I will agree that each side feels probably 80% of what a whole blade of that construction would. There's perhaps some "bleedover" happening between the two sides and maybe that's what disappoints most people.

Guess that's where the quality control kicks in

But if Jorgic is using it as seen before, then they must have figured something out.

 

[Tyce]

That, or he's also human enough to be influenced by the idea of something even if it isn't super effective

 

[Julzig]

I have to disagree here... The two sides of the Pro 11s feel distinctly different to me. I will agree that each side feels probably 80% of what a whole blade of that construction would. There's perhaps some "bleedover" happening between the two sides and maybe that's what disappoints most people.

Would fully agree and say the same about the Xiom IceCream AZXi that I have played for 4 years. And for inner/outer hybrids it should be easier to feel the difference.


Made the switch now to a symmetric blade and probably wont go back for now. Testing rubbers is made so much harder with asymetric blades if you want to keep the sides for FH and BH respectively. Now I just have to rotate and dont have to worry that it feels bad on the other side and save some glue aswell.

 

[Yurifi]

Would fully agree and say the same about the Xiom IceCream AZXi that I have played for 4 years. And for inner/outer hybrids it should be easier to feel the difference.


Made the switch now to a symmetric blade and probably wont go back for now. Testing rubbers is made so much harder with asymetric blades if you want to keep the sides for FH and BH respectively. Now I just have to rotate and dont have to worry that it feels bad on the other side and save some glue aswell.

I could also feel quite a difference between ALC and ZLC side. ALC was perfect for my FH and ZLC for my BH, as I prefer stiffer feel on BH ... still didn't get over the fact that I sold this blade only because I had a phase where I was playing with H3N/H8 rubbers and the blade itself had 91g and the whole combo then had 200g ... which was a lot ... but comparing to the rubbers I am using now, Donic C2/S1, it would be 190/192g ... silly me, lesson learned.

and since I am at Donic - recently I bought Waldner Gold Edition. it was actually an amazing blade! great quality, must say! and also, went back to the roots and playing with Donic C2 on FH now, and this is now second rubber and I see no quality issues for now ... hope it stays like that.

 

[NextLevel]

I remember someone using this as an example of blades of pros not being used or sold to the public - soon this will be no longer:

 

[Migzkulit]

I remember someone using this as an example of blades of pros not being used or sold to the public - soon this will be no longer:

Conclusion:
They need the Darko Jorgic with Inner carbon on both sides xd

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Conclusion:
They need the Darko Jorgic with Inner carbon on both sides xd

You mean...

 

[ttarc]

GEWO An Jaehyun Carbon Basic

GEWO Table Tennis Carbon Blade An Jaehyun Basic buy online

GEWO An Jaehyun Carbon Basic ✓ Offensive carbon blade ✓ Powerful forehand & controlled backhand ✓ buy online

www.gewo-tt.de

FH: Koto / ARC Carbon / Ayous / Ayous core veneer
BH: ARC Carbon / Ayous / Limba
And just 49.90 Euros instead of 169.90 Euros

 

[DBsystem78]

I think it's preferable to have the outer carbon on the backhand side and inner. on the forehand the gewo is the opposite as the darko is like that

 

[golden_son]

I think it's preferable to have the outer carbon on the backhand side and inner. on the forehand the gewo is the opposite as the darko is like that

I agree, but it's simple enough to just turn the blade around and hold it the other way...

 

[DBsystem78]

It will always feel upside down in my mind if i do that but some players might be ok with that

 

[Yurifi]

GEWO An Jaehyun Carbon Basic

GEWO Table Tennis Carbon Blade An Jaehyun Basic buy online

GEWO An Jaehyun Carbon Basic ✓ Offensive carbon blade ✓ Powerful forehand & controlled backhand ✓ buy online

www.gewo-tt.de

FH: Koto / ARC Carbon / Ayous / Ayous core veneer
BH: ARC Carbon / Ayous / Limba
And just 49.90 Euros instead of 169.90 Euros

but this is way more different than Darko's version - this one not only has carbon layers positioned differently, but also different layers of outer wood veneers. this should be an interesting blade to try. and as far as I know myself, I would prefer BH side to actually be FH and vice-versa.

I mean, all the blades are made in such way that forehand is the side where also the blade tag is. blade tag is bothering me under my fingers so I have to turn the blade ... so I guess there is no FH or BH side, it's up to you and your liking.

 

[Marvinn8686]

GEWO An Jaehyun Carbon Basic

GEWO Table Tennis Carbon Blade An Jaehyun Basic buy online

GEWO An Jaehyun Carbon Basic ✓ Offensive carbon blade ✓ Powerful forehand & controlled backhand ✓ buy online

www.gewo-tt.de

FH: Koto / ARC Carbon / Ayous / Ayous core veneer
BH: ARC Carbon / Ayous / Limba
And just 49.90 Euros instead of 169.90 Euros

This looks really reasonable for me structure-wise. No idea however about Gewo handles, never had in hand any of their blades. Can anyone compare their FL or ST shape with some more popular brands (Donic, Andro, Bty)?