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Tibhar

Samsonov Stratus Carbon

OFFCarbon5+2 carbonITTF

Tibhar Samsonov Stratus Carbon is a 2012 5+2 carbon table tennis blade made in Germany. It is ITTF-approved, classed offensive (OFF), and uses carbon fibre (typically 5+2 or 3+2) for a stiff, fast hit.

8.6 community score · 140 reviews · €70

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About Samsonov Stratus Carbon

Factory figures: typical weight 87 g, thickness 5.9 mm. Handles listed: Flared (FL), Straight (ST), Anatomic (AN). Construction label Carbon (5+2 carbon). Offensive close-to-table and mid-distance topspin is the intended game.

Combined index: speed 91, control 82, stiffness 84 (official mapping 90 / 81 / 83). Outer fibre shortens dwell and raises the first-ball speed compared with an all-wood of similar weight.

Community score 8.6 / 10 from 140 reviews. Indicative European street price €70. Compare Samsonov Stratus Carbon with other carbon OFF blades on TableTennisReview.

Playing specs

Blend of official and community. Community weight 50% with 140 reviews (20–60% as sample size grows).

Speed91
Control82
Stiffness84

Tick mark on each bar is the official value.

Factory specifications

Weight
87 g
Thickness
5.9 mm
Year
2012
Made in
Germany
Construction
Carbon

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.

Vs catalog average

Combined index against the rest of the catalogue. Official / Community live in the spec card; the chart stays on Combined so comparisons stay fair.

  • Samsonov Stratus Carbon
  • Catalog avg

Zoomed 50–100 scale · the inner ring is 50, not 0, so gaps around the average actually show.

  • Speed

    91

    +7 vs Catalog avg

  • Control

    82

    -5 vs Catalog avg

  • Stiffness

    84

    +11 vs Catalog avg

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