Tibhar

IV-L Balsa

Name: Tibhar IV-L Balsa
Brand: Tibhar
SKU: iv-l-balsa

ALL+Balsa5 ply balsaITTF

Tibhar IV-L Balsa is a 2011 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.

8.3 community score · 55 reviews · €48

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About IV-L Balsa

Factory figures: typical weight 70 g, thickness 7 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 80 / 90 / 60). Outer fibre shortens dwell and raises the first-ball speed compared with an all-wood of similar weight.

Community score 8.3 / 10 from 55 reviews. Indicative European street price €48. Compare IV-L Balsa with other balsa ALL+ blades on TableTennisReview.

Playing specs

Blend of official and community. Community weight 44% with 55 reviews (20–60% as sample size grows).

Speed80

Control90

Stiffness60

Tick mark on each bar is the official value.

Factory specifications

Weight: 70 g
Thickness: 7 mm
Year: 2011
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.