Bois Tibhar

AK 23 is the blade of the Youth World Champion 2024, Annett Kaufmann. Directly under the outer ply, the extremely stable “BULLET CARBON” confers to the AK 23 its unique touch. In short and fast open rallies, AK 23 not only confers tremendous speed, but also sufficient control and a great ball sensation: in a passive game put the adversary under pressure with precise block balls. This wide variation and outstanding tempo characteristics are what set this absolute high-end product apart, as well as Annett’s playing style, which is why it bears her name.

• Speed: 9-
• Control: 7+
• Weight: 85 ± 5 g
• Plies: 5 + 2
• Strategy: OFF

Specialty: One side is inner; one side is outer
The outer carbon side provides more power for hard and aggressive play. The inner carbon side conveys more feeling and control for service-receive situations and stable, well-placed attacks.
Optimal for rather “one-sided” players, who need power and speed for their “stronger” side as well as control and safety for their “weaker” side
Perfectly supports Darko’s style, with fast and hard backhand attacks combined with rather spin and placement-focused forehand stroke

• Speed: 9
• Control: 7
• Weight: 85 ± 5 g
• Plies: 5 + 2
• Strategy: OFF

This blade meets all the specific characteristics required by the young Korean top player Oh Junsung. The hard and fast “NOVA CARBON” situated right under the outer ply constitutes the base of this blade, conferring a tremendous ball sensation and enormous power in the counter-spin game but also from the half distance. At the same time it enables to realize a wide variety of aggressive strokes over the table.
You are optimally prepared for your adversary’s strokes thanks to the quick flips and deep push shots. These characteristics support Oh Junsung’s attractive playing style in every respect and make this blade the perfect choice for modern offensive players.

• Speed: 9+
• Control: 7-
• Weight: 85 ± 5 g
• Plies: 5 + 2
• Strategy: OFF+

A five-ply all-wood allround blade with a crisp attacking edge. Its character changes noticeably with your choice of rubbers, yet it stays controllable across the whole range - which is what makes it so flexible. Choose the Alexis Lebrun ALL+ if you want a more powerful, variable allround blade.

• Speed: 7
• Control: 9
• Weight: 85 g
• Plies: 5
• Strategy: ALL

Built for Alexis Lebrun's own game, with its constant changes of speed and spin. Two layers of Krypto Carbon - a carbon fabric made from voluminous fibres with a special structure - are combined with precisely matched veneers to produce a powerful blade that still reports the stroke back clearly. Suited to players who want to keep an opponent guessing.

• Speed: 9
• Control: 7
• Weight: 85 g
• Plies: 5 + 2
• Strategy: OFF

A medium-hard blade for offensive players with a delicate touch. Layers of hybrid carbon fibre wrap the core for optimised energy transfer, producing a ball curve well suited to countering aggressive balls near the table or at half distance. A large sweet spot keeps it controllable. Slightly harder than the OFF- version made for his brother.

• Speed: 8
• Control: 8
• Weight: 85 g
• Plies: 5 + 2
• Strategy: OFF

A hard attacking blade with plenty of feel. Thicker core veneers supply the power while thinner outer veneers fine-tune catapult, hardness and control over the table. The combination makes it an interesting option for offensive players who do not want to trade away touch.

• Speed: 8+
• Control: 9-
• Weight: 85 ±5 g
• Plies: 7
• Strategy: OFF-

Darko Jorgic's blade, built on Dyneema carbon fibre: five wood plies with two Dyneema carbon layers, giving topspin strokes real power and penetration. Because the Dyneema does not sit directly beneath the top veneer, the fibre does not dominate the feel - power, control and flexibility come through together, much like Darko's own game.

• Speed: 9
• Control: 8
• Weight: 85 ±5 g
• Plies: 5+2
• Strategy: OFF