Tibhar

Balsa SGS

Name: Tibhar Balsa SGS
Brand: Tibhar
SKU: balsa-sgs

ALL+Balsa5 ply balsaITTF

Tibhar Balsa SGS is a 2008 5 ply balsa table tennis blade made in Germany. It is ITTF-approved, classed allround-plus (ALL+), and uses a balsa core — light, thick and high-throw, popular with defensive and allround setups.

8.4 community score · 120 reviews · €45

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About Balsa SGS

Factory figures: typical weight 68 g, thickness 7.2 mm. Handles listed: Flared (FL), Straight (ST), Anatomic (AN). Construction label Balsa (5 ply balsa). Active allround play with an offensive bias is the intended game.

Combined index: speed 80, control 90, stiffness 60 (official mapping 79 / 89 / 60). Outer fibre shortens dwell and raises the first-ball speed compared with an all-wood of similar weight.

Community score 8.4 / 10 from 120 reviews. Indicative European street price €45. Compare Balsa SGS with other balsa ALL+ blades on TableTennisReview.

Playing specs

Blend of official and community. Community weight 49% with 120 reviews (20–60% as sample size grows).

Speed80

Control90

Stiffness60

Tick mark on each bar is the official value.

Factory specifications

Weight: 68 g
Thickness: 7.2 mm
Year: 2008
Made in: Germany
Construction: Balsa

Handles

Handles listed for this SKU: Flared (FL), Straight (ST), Anatomic (AN). Handle shape does not change the ply recipe, weight class or Combined index.

Flared (FL)
Straight (ST)
Anatomic (AN)

Flared (FL): The usual European shakehand handle. The flare fills the palm and locks the blade in; it does not change the ply recipe.
Straight (ST): A straight handle is easier to rotate in the hand — the usual pick for combination rackets and some two-wing loopers who change grip mid-rally.
Anatomic (AN): An anatomic handle follows the palm. Same wood as FL/ST on the same SKU; pick it if that shape already fits.