Tibhar Holz Felix Lebrun Hyper Carbon Inner

Overview of the Tibhar Holz Felix Lebrun Hyper Carbon Inner Blade

The Tibhar Holz Felix Lebrun Hyper Carbon Inner is a high‑performance table tennis blade designed for aggressive attackers who still demand a solid feel. Developed in collaboration with world‑class player Felix Lebrun, the blade combines a traditional wood core with a hyper‑carbon sandwich, delivering a blend of speed, spin and stability.

Why the Hyper Carbon Inner Construction Matters

Unlike many modern blades that place carbon layers on the outer faces, the Hyper Carbon Inner design embeds the carbon laminate beneath the outer wood plies. This “inner” placement preserves the natural feedback of wood while still benefitting from the added rigidity of carbon. The result is a blade that feels more like a classic wood blade but reacts faster during powerful strokes.

Blade Construction Details

• Wood Core: 5 plies of high‑quality spruce and Koto, providing a balanced flex and a pleasant “sweet spot.”
• Carbon Layer: One 0.25 mm hyper‑carbon sheet positioned between the middle wood plies, enhancing torsional stiffness.
• Thickness: Approximately 6.0 mm, a common thickness for offensive blades that still offers good control.
• Weight: Around 85 g, making it light enough for quick footwork yet heavy enough to generate momentum.

Performance Review – What I Observed

I tested the Tibhar Felix Lebrun Hyper Carbon blade during a series of forehand topspin drives, backhand loops, and block drills. Below are the key observations:

1. Speed: The inner carbon layer accelerates the ball early in the swing, especially on open‑loop strokes. Compared with a pure wood blade of the same thickness, the Hyper Carbon Inner adds roughly 10 % more ball speed.
2. Spin: The blade’s slightly higher rebound combined with a smooth surface enables strong spin generation. Players who use a tacky rubber will notice an immediate increase in spin potential.
3. Control: Because the carbon is not on the outer surface, the blade retains a warm, “wood‑like” feel. This makes placement easier during mid‑range rallies.
4. Stability: