The
Tibhar Samsonov Stratus Carbon is a table tennis blade which is characterized by an
enormous amount of power, combined with a pleasant feeling at ball contact. For the very first time, Tibhar has used a construction method using the materials
Kevlar - Carbon for this TT blade. Because of this, the Samsonov Stratus Carbon exhibits an
increased amount of penetrating power, whilst only slightly gaining weight.
Weighing only 85-90 g (although there are 7 veneers in total), this blade has a mass similar to the ones most attackers use. There is a reason as to why this blade was named after Vladimir Samsonov. This player has an enormous feeling for the game which is - no doubt - a necessary prerequisite in order to be able to control this "weapon". TT-SHOP.COM recommends this table tennis blade for
players who train and practice very regularly, and in a very offensive manner.
For purely offensive artists, the
Tibhar Samsonov Stratus Carbon is a good choice. This blade may be best compared to the
Tibhar Samsonov Carbon, but it behaves a little bit slower, and in a more controlled way. If you play straight forward, in an uncompromising manner, you now know an alternative.
The
Tibhar Samsonov Carbon may also be compared to the Stratus Powerwood. In terms of speed, however, the latter is clearly assigned to the offensive minus (Off-) gaming style. The
Tibhar Stratus Power Wood exhibits significantly more control, but still a relatively large penetrating power. These properties make this blade perfect for the controlled offensive.
Vladimir Samsonov himself was involved in developing and promoting the blades from this series. Not least his influence helped the products to success. The Samsonov series was completed by the Tibhar Samsonov Stratus Carbon. In general, there are fine differences between each of the products within this series:
- Tibhar Samsonov Carbon: This blade corresponds to the uncompromising offensive! It is very fast (manufacturer´s speed specification: 10), very powerful, and very direct. There can only be one appropriate style: Offensive plus (Off+)!
- Tibhar Samsonov Stratus Carbon: This TT blade is about as fast as the Carbon (speed: 10), it has a very direct touch, but exhibits a little bit more control. Hence, the Stratus Carbon is designed for the purely offensive style (Off).
- Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro: A bit slower than the former (speed: 9-), and a bit more control. Still, the Force Pro corresponds to the offensive gaming style (Off), but there is no carbon used in this blade.
- Tibhar Samsonov Alpha: A very balanced TT blade which is a bit slower than the Force Pro (speed: 8). Designed for the controlled offensive (Off-).
- Tibhar Samsonov Premium Contact: Slightly slower than the former blade (speed: 8-), but still capable of attacks! Gaming style: Allround plus (All+).
- Tibhar Samsonov Pure Wood: This is the typical allround blade (All), with a great and fancy design! Speed specification: 7.