Xiom An JaeHyun TMXi blades + Jykell & Hyde Z/H review

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What rubbers would you recommend for the xiom ajh tmxi. I am currently thinking of rubbers from the xiom omega 7 series

 

[Migzkulit]

Mate any 47.5/48 degree rubber is an upgrade from vega korea. Just go with Omega 7 Pro on both sides and start playing.

 

[Giangt]

@Giangt

How do you find your current rubbers? I guess they are Vega Korea on both sides?

 

[Fshtt]

How do you find your current rubbers? I guess they are Vega Korea on both sides?

They have decent spin and speed, but i find that sometimes it does lack some spin

 

[Giangt]

They have decent spin and speed, but i find that sometimes it does lack some spin

If you want to stay with the Vega series you can choose Vega X or the new Vega Pro H. You also choose to go with the more premium series as Omega VII/VIII or Jekyll & Hyde.

 

[Migzkulit]

Does the TMXi Pro version come lacquered, because I'm thinking on whether to buy it already lacquered from TT11 or forego it.

 

[M4rc0H]

Does the TMXi Pro version come lacquered, because I'm thinking on whether to buy it already lacquered from TT11 or forego it.

Yes, mine was already lacquered by the factory.

 

[Migzkulit]

Would asking for a lower weight with the TMXi Pro defeat the purpose of getting it?
Compared to the TMXi, since I know it's head heavy and want to try and mitigate that.

Edit: some blades become more hollow the lighter they are, so I wanna know if this blade does the same.

 

[Giangt]

Does the TMXi Pro version come lacquered, because I'm thinking on whether to buy it already lacquered from TT11 or forego it.

Would asking for a lower weight with the TMXi Pro defeat the purpose of getting it?
Compared to the TMXi, since I know it's head heavy and want to try and mitigate that.

Edit: some blades become more hollow the lighter they are, so I wanna know if this blade does the same.

I do not recall my blades was sealed, but if that was the case it was very light. I gave my blades a thin layer of sealant as limba tend to splinter when removing the rubbers.
I would choose a blade that is close to the nominal weight and you feel it is heavy then go down in rubber thickness or find some lighter Rubbers.

 

[Colin Ksh]

Would asking for a lower weight with the TMXi Pro defeat the purpose of getting it?
Compared to the TMXi, since I know it's head heavy and want to try and mitigate that.

Edit: some blades become more hollow the lighter they are, so I wanna know if this blade does the same.

I recently got mine from t11. 91 g. Not sure if it was factory lacquered or not but when I bought from tt11 I didn’t choose the option to be lacquered.
I wish the design came without the pro and player signature written on the respective bottom ends of the blade just to look more minimalist. Nevertheless, I really like how it looks and the handle is really comfortable at least for my liking.

 

[Colin Ksh]

Plus I’m not sure if xiom is gonna release the same design of this blade since an jaehyun is no longer a xiom sponsor player as his contract was terminated due to player’s failure to comply the contract according to what xiom claimed. It could even be like the future supplies will not include his name, signature or even could come up with a whole new design. But I don’t think they’re gonna discontinue it.

 

[Migzkulit]

I do not recall my blades was sealed, but if that was the case it was very light. I gave my blades a thin layer of sealant as limba tend to splinter when removing the rubbers.
I would choose a blade that is close to the nominal weight and you feel it is heavy then go down in rubber thickness or find some lighter Rubbers.

Yep I was concerned abt the limba splintering which is why I considered getting it lacquered immediately.
Let's see if I can find a 89g blade.

 

[codebop]

Interesting to note that AJH's contract with Xiom has been terminated and he is no longer using this blade

 

[kevin.c]

Yep I was concerned abt the limba splintering which is why I considered getting it lacquered immediately.
Let's see if I can find a 89g blade.

I don't believe my tmxi pro was sealed where I've sealed the entire blade including the handle.

 

[codebop]

I'll add to this thread that AJH's Xiom contract has been terminated and he no longer uses this blade.

 

[Migzkulit]

Update:
Got a 88g Xiom TMXi Pro, did the frequency test, and got 1227 hz...
It's one stiff blade ngl.

 

[Migzkulit]

Hit some with the Dignics 80 and Hurricane 3 Prov orange sponge on it.
Dignics 80 is a great rubber, it just feels like it bounces off the racket a bit too early.
Dignics 05 would suit it better because of the denser pimple spacing.

Now Hurricane 3 Orange sponge on this blade, holy cow. I can see why Gan recommended using blue sponge, it's hard and fast. I'll be trying 40 degree blue sponge and most likely Omega 7 Pro on this blade in the near future.

 

[Migzkulit]

Agh

Dignics 80 is too hard for my backhand. I probably need to go back to way softer rubbers.
Will see if I use O7Pro or not.

Forehand is indeed a beauty, I felt an increase in power and it felt like I could return out of position hard balls.
Very physically taxing

 

[Arkady]

@Giangt Apart from the difference in head size, would you say that TMXi and TMXi Pro have any significant other differences in play?
I'm currently playing for 2 years now with normal TMXi and I love it.
Is it worth trying the Pro version or is it exactly the same?

 

[Giangt]

@Giangt Apart from the difference in head size, would you say that TMXi and TMXi Pro have any significant other differences in play?
I'm currently playing for 2 years now with normal TMXi and I love it.
Is it worth trying the Pro version or is it exactly the same?

Yes, there will be a difference in play if you are using same rubbers for the Pro version. The will give more dwell and vibration. Mostly the vibration is noticeable. Total weight will also be in the high of +190g if u are using max thickness for both sides and getting a blade which is on nominal weight.