Tibhar IV-L

Super weird blade and I love it! Weird composition - 4 plies Ayous, weird handle(35x23 mm at the end) - longer than usual flared handles and more flat at the bottom, but wider sideways and thick at the same time, comfortable though with good, soft finish. I really enjoy just holding it. Blade head is also weird since it is smaller than in other blades(150x152 mm). I really like this blade since it fills my hand nicely, it is soft to the touch, weight balance is great and it feels very light, especially with soft-light rubbers. Wood is soft with great feeling of the ball and with sufficient speed, but it is not too fast, so blocks are good aswell. Control with this blade is the greatest out of the blades I've used, I can't really put on my finger why. When you hit the ball with it you feel it, however it is strange feeling like you are hitting it with compressed paper box, but it is great feedback. It also merges well with any rubber you put on it, whether it is chinese tacky or euro/jap rubber, soft/hard - doesn't matter all feels great with it. Control is great for beginners with this blade, it is also way cheaper than many beginner allround blades. If you can get over its strange handle and your hands are below 170x105 mm I can't recommend it enough. The only downside I see is that if you cut rubbers to this blade and you want to sell them later, they won't match any other blade. Good, classic blade with loads of control, good dwell and sufficient speed, but not overwhelming for a total beginner. Well done TIBHAR.

Very good classic all blade PS: For me the head is too small (only 15.3cm) and the handle seems to slip off my hand. (will try soon with an overgrip)

Great steady blade. It suits the all round gameplay. The feeling you get when you hit the ball is really good. If you want a blade that gives you a better control of your shots, this is an affordable option.

Tibhar IV-L has 4-ply only and all of them are ayous type. It is a respectable blade for allround players, or attackers who play close to the table. It is good in short game, service return, loop, drive and hit. Fits perfectly with pips-out rubbers.