Xu Xin Blue Label vs Tibhar Felix (Penhold)
🔧 Construction comparison
Xu Xin Blue Label
Tibhar Felix
Structure
Outer fiber
Inner fiber (W968-style)
Face ply
Stained Koto
Limba
Fiber
Stretched carbon — very thin, high strength
Super carbon
Force layer
Ayous
Ayous
Core
Ayous
Ayous
Thickness
~5.8 mm
~5.95 mm
🏓 Player evaluation keywords (by stage)
Xu Xin Blue Label
Tibhar Felix
Short game
Slightly springy; needs controlled touch; best with tacky rubbers
Stable, doesn't pop high; suits non-tacky / micro-tacky
Close-table fast exchange
More spin & power; trickier arc, higher threat — higher skill threshold
Easier & lighter; stable, continuous attack
Mid-table rally
Long oppressive arc, accelerating second bounce; bigger single-stroke threat
Great continuity, easy to keep looping
Far-table rally
High ceiling, deep bottom power; keeps rising as you swing
Runs out of steam; average bottom power
💡 Key conclusions
- Face wood sets the feel — Koto = crisp & explosive; Limba = soft, grips the ball.
- Blue Label has deep bottom power (Ayous core + Stiga woodcraft); Felix is quick for an inner and fast to re-attack, but lacks depth.
- Felix is easier to play — stable and continuous. Blue Label has higher single-stroke threat but a higher skill threshold.
- Blue Label pairs best with Chinese tacky rubbers (Hurricane 3, Skyline 2); Felix pairs best with non-tacky or micro-tacky.
- Pick the Blue Label for aggressive first-three-shot play; pick the Felix for continuity and control.
Data source: based on Chinese table tennis equipment sales reviews and player comments