Tibhar Evolution EL-D is a premium offensive table tennis rubber, ITTF-approved, manufactured in Germany and designed for modern topspin players seeking a balanced combination of speed, spin, and control. This rubber stands out with its newly developed "Red Energy Sponge" which is medium-hard (~45-47° ± 3) and elastic, combined with a top sheet featuring optimal grip, ball wrapping, extended contact, and energy absorption/release. Evolution EL-D offers high speed (~15.8/20), exceptional spin (~15.3/20) and sufficient control (~9.8/20), making it comparable to top-tier Tibhar models like MX-P (~16.0/20 speed, ~9.5/20 control, ~15.5/20 spin) and MX-S (~15.5/20 speed, ~9.7/20 control, ~15.7/20 spin). Compared to other Evolution series variants like EL-P (~15.0/20 speed, ~10.0/20 control) and EL-S (~14.8/20 speed, ~10.2/20 control), EL-D offers greater dynamism and a firmer feel, making it ideal for offensive players emphasizing topspin shots, counterattacks and aggressive rallies at the table and mid-distance. This rubber aims to set new standards in the medium-hard sponge category, providing players with an exceptional combination of dynamism and precision.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted Pimples (Pimples In)

• Sponge Hardness: Medium-hard (~45-47° ± 3)

• Sponge Thickness: 1.9-2.0 mm, 2.1-2.2 mm

• Speed: 126/100 (~15.8/20 on universal scale)

• Control: 78/100 (~9.8/20 on universal scale)

• Spin: 122/100 (~15.3/20 on universal scale)

• Trajectory Height: 7.0/10

• Top Sheet Properties: Grippy, optimized for spin, energy absorption and release

• Technologies: "Red Energy Sponge", optimized ball contact, elastic sponge

• Color: Red, Black (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Powerful topspin shots, loop shots, counter-topspin attacks, offensive shots at table and mid-distance, aggressive serves, variable offensive play

Unique Features and Playing Characteristics:

Tibhar Evolution EL-D is a premium offensive rubber designed for modern topspin players seeking maximum speed and spin combination with sufficient control. Its grippy top sheet, featuring optimal ball wrapping and extended contact, ensures exceptional spin (~15.3/20), especially when executing topspin and loop shots. The medium-hard (~45-47°) "Red Energy Sponge" provides an elastic feel, strong catapult effect and high speed (~15.8/20), facilitating aggressive opening topspin shots, counterattacks and flat hits at mid-distance. The rubber offers sufficient control (~9.8/20) for its speed and spin level, making it suitable for advanced players who can handle fast and hard rubbers. Evolution EL-D stands out with its ability to generate dangerous spin variations, especially when serving, and to neutralize opponent spin, facilitating serve reception and counter-topspin shots. Due to its dynamism and balanced performance, the rubber is an excellent choice for offensive players who want to dominate topspin-to-topspin rallies and maintain precision in intense game situations.

Top Sheet Composition:

Evolution EL-D's top sheet is grippy and optimized for maximum spin and energy absorption, ensuring long ball contact and excellent wrapping. This surface allows generating strong topspin shots, dangerous spin variations when serving and precise shots. The sheet effectively neutralizes opponent spin, making it suitable for counter-spin rallies and precise blocking at the table. The grippy surface also provides sufficient control when executing passive returns, drop shots and short pushes, allowing precise ball trajectory control.

Sponge:

The medium-hard (~45-47°) "Red Energy Sponge" (available in 1.9-2.0 mm or 2.1-2.2 mm thickness) provides the rubber with a strong catapult effect, firm feel and high speed.

• 1.9-2.0 mm sponge: Suitable for players seeking balanced power and control.

• 2.1-2.2 mm sponge: Enhances speed and offensive potential, ideal for aggressive forehand players.

Comparison with Other Rubbers:

• Tibhar Evolution EL-P (~15.0/20 speed, ~10.0/20 control, ~15.0/20 spin): EL-D offers higher speed (~15.8/20) and spin (~15.3/20) but slightly less control (~9.8/20).

• Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~11.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin): EL-D offers higher speed and spin but less control, making it more dynamic but requiring more precise technique.

• DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~14.0/20 spin): EL-D offers higher spin and speed.

The "Red Energy Sponge" technology ensures elastic energy release which is particularly noticeable when executing topspin shots and counterattacks.

Spin and Trajectory:

Evolution EL-D features high spin potential (~15.3/20), especially when executing topspin shots, varied serves and counter-topspin shots. Due to its grippy surface and medium-hard sponge, the rubber generates a balanced trajectory (7.0/10) that facilitates topspin attacks, mid-distance rallies and aggressive shots. The rubber effectively neutralizes opponent spin, making it suitable for players facing strong topspin shots and facilitating serve reception and blocking.

Control:

Evolution EL-D offers sufficient control (~9.8/20) for its speed and spin level, especially when executing precise serves, receptions, blocks and drop shots.

• Compared to Tibhar Evolution MX-P (~16.0/20 speed, ~9.5/20 control): EL-D offers slightly lower speed but higher control, making it easier to handle.

• Compared to Yasaka Rakza 7 (~13.7/20 speed, ~11.5/20 control): EL-D offers higher speed and spin but less control, making it suitable for advanced players seeking dynamism.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (126/100, ~15.8/20): High speed for topspin shots, loop shots and opening shots. Faster than Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed).

• Control (78/100, ~9.8/20): Sufficient control, especially for serves, receptions, blocks and drop shots. Less control than Yasaka Rakza 7 (~11.5/20 control).

• Spin (122/100, ~15.3/20): High spin, especially for topspin shots, varied serves and counter-topspin shots. Higher spin than DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~14.0/20 spin).

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Shots (9.5/10): Effective topspin and loop shots with balanced trajectory, suitable for aggressive opening shots and topspin-to-topspin rallies.

• Backspin Shots (8.7/10): Strong backspin shots, suitable for spin variation and short play.

• Blocking (9.2/10): Effective when blocking topspin shots at the table with good spin neutralization.

• Push Shots (8.8/10): Precise pushes against backspin or dead balls with good spin variation.

• Chopping (8.0/10): Adequate backspin generation, suitable for defensive play.

• Counter-Hitting (9.4/10): Stable counterattacks at the table and mid-distance, especially effective with 2.1-2.2 mm sponge.

• Smashing (9.5/10): Powerful flat hits with high accuracy.

• Serves & Reception (9.3/10): Effective serve variation and precise reception (passive receive 9.2/10, active receive 9.3/10).

• Flick Shots (9.2/10): Effective banana flicks with excellent spin and control.

Blade Compatibility:

Tibhar Evolution EL-D pairs well with fast offensive blades that complement its speed, spin and dynamism:

• Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro (~14.0/20 speed, OFF): Enhances rubber's speed and offensive potential, ideal for aggressive players.

• Butterfly Viscaria (~14.5/20 speed, OFF+): Complements rubber's power and spin potential, suitable for advanced offensive players.

• Donic Ovtcharov No. 1 Senso (~14.0/20 speed, OFF): Improves rubber's stability and precision, suitable for powerful shots.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon (~13.8/20 speed, OFF): Suitable for players seeking speed and spin balance.

• Butterfly Lin Gaoyuan ALC (~13.5/20 speed, OFF-): Suitable for players wanting softer feel and easier control.

Recommended Setup:

• 1.9-2.0 mm sponge for control-oriented players on all-round blades (e.g., Butterfly Lin Gaoyuan ALC) to balance power and control.

• 2.1-2.2 mm sponge for offensive play on stiff blades (e.g., Butterfly Viscaria) to maximize speed and spin potential.

Additional Information:

Tibhar Evolution EL-D is a dynamic offensive rubber combining high speed (~15.8/20), exceptional spin (~15.3/20) and sufficient control (~9.8/20), making it suitable for advanced offensive players.

• Compared to Tibhar Evolution MX-P (~16.0/20 speed, ~9.5/20 control, ~15.5/20 spin): EL-D offers slightly lower speed but higher control, making it easier to handle.

• Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~11.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin): EL-D offers higher speed and spin but less control, making it suitable for players seeking dynamism.

User Feedback Highlights:

• "Excellent spin"

• "Dynamic feel"

• "Precise counter-topspin shots"

• "Strong catapult effect"

Maintenance Tips:

• Clean regularly with rubber cleaner (e.g., Tibhar Rubber Cleaner).

• Use protective film to prevent damage.

Who Is Tibhar Evolution EL-D For?

This rubber suits advanced offensive players seeking speed, spin and control balance:

• Advanced Players (3-10+ years experience): Seeking dynamic rubber with high speed and spin.

• Offensive Players at Table and Mid-Distance: Emphasizing topspin shots, loop shots, counterattacks and aggressive serves.

• Players Preferring Variable Play: Ideal for those choosing dynamic offense with dangerous spin variations.

• Forehand Side: Suitable for players seeking power and spin in forehand shots.

• Players Seeking Dynamism: Suitable for those wanting fast rubber requiring precise technique.

Advantages of Tibhar Evolution EL-D:

• Speed (15.8/20): High speed for topspin shots, loop shots and opening shots.

• Control (9.8/20): Sufficient control for its speed and spin level, especially for serves, receptions and blocking.

• Spin (15.3/20): High spin, especially for topspin shots, varied serves and counter-topspin shots.

• Trajectory (7.0/10): Balanced trajectory facilitating topspin attacks and mid-distance rallies.

• Medium-Hard Sponge: Provides strong catapult effect and firm feel.

• Grippy Top Sheet: Ensures high spin and dangerous variations.

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

• Value for Money: Excellent price for high quality and performance.

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

Final Verdict:

Tibhar Evolution EL-D is a dynamic offensive rubber combining high speed, spin and sufficient control, giving players the ability to dominate topspin rallies and create dangerous spin variations. Its "Red Energy Sponge" and grippy top sheet make it an excellent choice for advanced players seeking power, spin and dynamism!

Tibhar EVOLUTION EL-D

Tibhar EVOLUTION EL-D

Tibhar EVOLUTION EL-D