Tibhar GAME

Tibhar GAME is a high-quality, all-round table tennis rubber, ITTF-approved, made in Germany, and designed for ambitious beginners and recreational players seeking an easy-to-control rubber with balanced properties. This rubber stands out with its soft (~32.5° ± 3), grippy topsheet, combined with a soft sponge that ensures controlled counterattacks, blocking, and topspin play. Tibhar GAME offers medium speed (~12.5/20), high control (~8.8/20), and good spin (~12.5/20), making it an ideal choice for players looking to learn fundamental table tennis techniques and enjoy the game. With six color options (red, black, green, blue, purple, pink), Tibhar GAME allows players to customize their racket design, adding aesthetic appeal to functionality. Due to its balanced performance and ease of control, this rubber is perfect for young players, beginners, and recreational enthusiasts seeking maximum balance and enjoyment in their game.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted pimples (Pimples In)

• Sponge Hardness: Soft (~32.5° ± 3)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.0 mm

• Speed: 100/100 (~12.5/20 on the general scale)

• Control: 70/100 (~8.8/20 on the general scale)

• Spin: 100/100 (~12.5/20 on the general scale)

• Trajectory Height: 7.5/10

• Top Sheet Properties: Grippy, optimized for control and spin

• Technologies: Soft sponge, grippy surface

• Color: Red, black, green, blue, purple, pink (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: All-round play, topspin strokes, loops, precise blocking, serves and receives, learning basic stroke techniques, recreational play

Unique Features and Playing Characteristics:

Tibhar GAME is a versatile rubber designed for ambitious beginners and recreational players seeking an easy-to-control and forgiving rubber suitable for learning fundamental table tennis techniques. Its grippy topsheet ensures excellent ball grip, enabling consistent topspin and loop strokes with good spin potential (~12.5/20). The soft (~32.5°) sponge provides a gentle feel, medium speed (~12.5/20), and high control (~8.8/20), making precise strokes easier, especially for beginners and recreational players. The rubber excels in forgiveness on off-center hits, making it suitable for learning techniques, executing serves, receives, blocks, and short pushes. Tibhar GAME effectively neutralizes opponent spin, easing serve reception and topspin blocking, making it ideal for young players and those seeking stability and confidence in their game. The six color options (red, black, green, blue, purple, pink) allow players to personalize their racket, adding an aesthetic appeal that is particularly motivating for young players seeking enjoyment in the game.

Top Sheet Composition:

The Tibhar GAME topsheet is grippy and optimized for spin and control, ensuring extended ball contact and excellent grip. This surface enables consistent topspin strokes, varied serves, and precise shots. The topsheet effectively neutralizes opponent spin, making it suitable for precise blocking at the table and counter-spin strokes. The grippy surface also ensures high control in passive returns, drop shots, and short pushes, allowing precise ball trajectory control.

Sponge:

The soft (~32.5°) open-pore sponge (2.0 mm thickness) provides a gentle catapult effect, excellent feel, and high control. This sponge is ideal for beginners seeking maximum control and accuracy while learning techniques, as well as recreational players who value stability and forgiveness. Compared to Victas Ventus Regular (~37.5° sponge, ~11.9/20 speed, ~12.6/20 control, ~12.3/20 spin), Tibhar GAME offers slightly higher speed (~12.5/20) and spin (~12.5/20) but lower control (~8.8/20). Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~12.5/20 speed, ~12.8/20 control, ~12.5/20 spin), Tibhar GAME offers similar speed and spin but slightly less control, making it a more modern choice for beginners seeking colorful design and balanced performance.

Spin and Trajectory:

Tibhar GAME features good spin potential (~12.5/20) in its category, especially in topspin strokes, varied serves, and loop strokes. Due to its grippy surface and soft sponge, the rubber generates a slightly higher trajectory (7.5/10), facilitating topspin attacks, short play, and controlled strokes. The rubber effectively neutralizes opponent spin, making it suitable for young players learning serve reception and topspin blocking.

Control:

Tibhar GAME offers high control (~8.8/20) in its category, particularly in precise serves, receives, blocks, drop shots, and short pushes. Compared to Butterfly Sriver (~12.3/20 speed, ~12.7/20 control, ~12.0/20 spin), Tibhar GAME provides slightly higher speed but lower control, making it more dynamic while remaining manageable for beginners.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (100/100, ~12.5/20): Medium speed, suitable for topspin strokes, loops, and controlled opening shots. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~12.5/20 speed), Tibhar GAME offers similar speed.

• Control (70/100, ~8.8/20): High control, especially in serves, receives, blocks, drop shots, and off-center hits. Compared to Butterfly Sriver (~12.7/20 control), Tibhar GAME provides slightly less control.

• Spin (100/100, ~12.5/20): Good spin, especially in topspin strokes, varied serves, and loops. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~14.0/20 spin), Tibhar GAME offers less spin but higher control.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Strokes: 8.8/10 – Effective topspin and loop strokes with a slightly higher trajectory, suitable for controlled opening shots and all-round rallies.

• Backspin Strokes: 8.9/10 – Strong backspin strokes, ideal for spin variation and short play.

• Blocking: 9.2/10 – Effective in blocking topspin strokes at the table, with good spin neutralization.

• Pressure Push: 9.0/10 – Precise pushes against backspin or dead balls, with good spin variation.

• Chopping: 8.7/10 – Good backspin generation, suitable for defensive play.

• Counter-Hitting: 8.8/10 – Stable counter-hit strokes at the table and in short play.

• Smashing: 8.7/10 – Accurate flat hits with medium speed.

• Serves and Receives: 9.3/10 – Effective in varied serves and precise receives (passive receive 9.4/10, active receive 9.2/10).

• Flick Strokes: 8.9/10 – Effective banana flicks with good spin and control.

Compatibility with Blades:

Tibhar GAME pairs well with control-oriented and all-round blades that complement its control, spin, and forgiveness:

• Yasaka Sweden Extra (~12.8/20 speed, ALL+): Enhances the rubber’s control and forgiveness, ideal for young players.

• Donic Appelgren Allplay (~12.5/20 speed, ALL+): Adds stability, suitable for learning techniques.

• Butterfly Petr Korbel (~12.8/20 speed, ALL+): Boosts control and spin potential.

• Stiga Allround Classic (~12.0/20 speed, ALL): Ideal for players seeking maximum control and stability.

• Tibhar Stratus Power Wood (~13.0/20 speed, ALL+): Suitable for players wanting slightly higher speed and spin balance.

It is recommended to use Tibhar GAME with a 2.0 mm sponge on control-oriented blades (e.g., Stiga Allround Classic) for young players learning techniques or on all-round blades (e.g., Yasaka Sweden Extra) for recreational players seeking balanced racket performance.

Additional Information:

Tibhar GAME is a versatile rubber combining medium speed (~12.5/20), good spin (~12.5/20), and high control (~8.8/20), making it suitable for ambitious beginners and recreational players. Compared to Victas Ventus Regular (~11.9/20 speed, ~12.6/20 control, ~12.3/20 spin), Tibhar GAME offers slightly higher speed and spin but lower control, making it more dynamic. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~12.5/20 speed, ~12.8/20 control, ~12.5/20 spin), it provides similar performance but with a more modern design and color variety, appealing particularly to young players. Users praise the rubber’s "easy handling," "stable feel," "precise blocks," and "colorful design." The rubber is especially suitable for young players learning basic strokes and recreational players seeking a stable and easy-to-control rubber. The six color options not only enhance aesthetics but also boost motivation, particularly for young talents who value personalized racket design. Regular cleaning with a dedicated rubber cleaner (e.g., Tibhar Rubber Cleaner) and protective film use are recommended to prevent damage.

Who is Tibhar GAME For?

Tibhar GAME is designed for ambitious beginners and recreational players seeking control, spin, and enjoyment:

• Beginners (0–5 years of experience): Those seeking a soft, controllable rubber with good spin potential.

• Recreational Players: Emphasizing topspin strokes, loops, precise blocks, serves, and receives.

• Players Learning Techniques: Perfect for those wanting to master basic strokes and spin variations.

• Forehand and Backhand Use: Suitable for both sides, especially for players seeking control and forgiveness.

• Players Seeking Aesthetics: Ideal for those wanting to personalize their racket with colorful designs.

Advantages of Tibhar GAME:

• Speed (12.5/20): Medium speed, suitable for topspin strokes, loops, and controlled opening shots.

• Control (8.8/20): High control, especially in serves, receives, blocks, drop shots, and short pushes.

• Spin (12.5/20): Good spin, particularly in topspin strokes, varied serves, and loops.

• Trajectory (7.5/10): Slightly higher trajectory, facilitating topspin attacks and short play.

• Soft Sponge: Provides a gentle feel and high control.

• Grippy Top Sheet: Ensures good spin and stability.

• Color Variety: Six colors (red, black, green, blue, purple, pink) allow racket personalization.

• Durability: High-quality topsheet ensures long lifespan with proper care.

• Price-to-Quality Ratio: Excellent value for high quality and performance.

• High Quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions.

Tibhar GAME is an all-round rubber combining medium speed, good spin, and high control, giving players the opportunity to learn techniques and enjoy the game. Its soft sponge, grippy surface, and colorful design make it an excellent choice for young talents and recreational players seeking stability, control, and individuality!