Tibhar Darko Infinity Carbon Table Tennis Blade

The TIBHAR Darko Infinity Carbon Table Tennis Blade is a distinctive 2026 offensive blade developed in association with Darko Jorgic, one of Europe’s leading attacking players. Its most important feature is an unusual asymmetric 5+2 carbon construction: the forehand side uses an Inner Carbon structure, while the backhand side uses an Outer Carbon structure.

Instead of giving both sides of the blade identical playing characteristics, TIBHAR has created two different responses within a single blade. The forehand side emphasizes spin, feeling, and controlled power, while the backhand side provides a faster, harder, and more direct response for aggressive attacks. This concept closely matches the demands of modern two-wing offensive table tennis, where forehand and backhand techniques often benefit from different blade characteristics.

Asymmetric Inner & Outer Carbon Construction

The defining technology of the Darko Infinity Carbon is its asymmetric carbon placement.

On the forehand side, the composite layer is positioned closer to the core in an Inner Carbon configuration. This allows more of the natural wood feeling to influence ball contact before the composite layer becomes fully engaged.

On the backhand side, the composite layer is positioned closer to the outer ply in an Outer Carbon configuration. This creates a more immediate response and allows the ball to leave the blade faster during compact attacking strokes.

The result is a blade with two complementary personalities:

Forehand: Inner Carbon → Spin + Feel + Control

Backhand: Outer Carbon → Speed + Directness + Power

This makes the Darko Infinity Carbon fundamentally different from conventional symmetrical carbon blades.

Forehand Inner Carbon for Spin & Precision

The Inner Carbon forehand side is designed to provide greater feeling and control during spin-oriented offensive strokes.

Because the composite layer sits deeper inside the blade, the ball interacts more noticeably with the wooden layers during softer and medium-impact contact. This helps create a more controlled response for serves, receives, opening loops, and placement-oriented attacks.

When looping against backspin, the additional feeling allows players to brush and guide the ball with confidence. During stronger forehand topspin, the deeper composite reinforcement provides additional support as the impact increases.

This combination makes the forehand side particularly suitable for players who want to create heavy spin and precise placement before accelerating into a more powerful follow-up attack.

Backhand Outer Carbon for Speed & Direct Power

Turn to the backhand side and the character of the blade changes.

The Outer Carbon structure places the composite reinforcement closer to the surface, producing a firmer and more immediate response. This is particularly useful for modern backhand techniques, where strokes are generally shorter and players need to generate speed within a compact movement.

Backhand drives, punches, active blocks, and counter-topspin benefit from this quicker rebound. During fast exchanges close to the table, the blade responds directly to acceleration, helping players apply pressure without requiring an oversized swing.

This concept is particularly appropriate for Darko Jorgic’s powerful backhand-oriented attacking style, combining aggressive backhand pressure with a more spin- and placement-focused forehand game.

Excellent for Modern Counter-Topspin

The combination of inner and outer carbon also makes the Darko Infinity Carbon particularly interesting for counter-topspin.

On the forehand, the Inner Carbon side provides additional feeling when controlling incoming rotation and creating a spin-loaded counter. Players can use the dwell and controlled response to shape the trajectory before increasing their acceleration.

On the backhand, the Outer Carbon side offers a quicker and more direct response. This is valuable when taking the ball early and redirecting the opponent’s speed with a compact counter-topspin.

For players who frequently transition between forehand and backhand during fast rallies, these different characteristics can provide specialized performance on each side without requiring an extreme overall blade setup.

Approx. 85 g & 5.7 mm Construction

The Darko Infinity Carbon has a reported weight of approximately 85 g and a thickness of around 5.7 mm, giving it a relatively streamlined profile for a modern offensive carbon blade.

The moderate overall weight can help maintain racket maneuverability, particularly during rapid forehand-to-backhand transitions. This is especially important for players who rely on quick recovery and early timing.

As with all natural wood blades, individual weight and thickness can vary slightly between pieces.

Built for Modern Two-Wing Offense

The Darko Infinity Carbon is not simply designed to maximize speed. Its asymmetric construction attempts to provide the characteristics each side of a modern offensive player may require.

The forehand favors spin generation, feeling, controlled looping, and placement, while the backhand emphasizes speed, direct rebound, and aggressive counter-attacking.

This makes the blade particularly attractive to players who enjoy the feeling and control of an inner-carbon blade on the forehand but want a faster and more immediate outer-carbon response on the backhand.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ Asymmetric 5+2 Construction – Combines Inner Carbon and Outer Carbon characteristics in one offensive blade.

✅ FH Inner Carbon – Provides greater feeling, spin potential, control, and precision for forehand topspin.

✅ BH Outer Carbon – Delivers a faster, firmer, and more direct response for aggressive backhand play.

✅ Approx. 5.7 mm Thickness – A streamlined construction designed for modern offensive performance.

✅ Approx. 85 g Weight – Maintains good maneuverability for quick transitions and two-wing attacks.

✅ Darko Jorgic Concept – Combines powerful backhand aggression with spin-oriented and precise forehand performance.

👤 Who Should Use TIBHAR Darko Infinity Carbon?

✔️ Modern two-wing offensive players
✔️ Players who want different characteristics on FH and BH
✔️ Backhand-dominant attackers and counter-topspin players
✔️ Players who prefer Inner Carbon feeling on the forehand
✔️ Players seeking faster Outer Carbon response on the backhand
✔️ Advanced players who can take advantage of an asymmetric blade design