Xiom blades, any affordable ones?

[MaggiGoreng11]

I'm currently looking into Xiom blades for my development, but it seems they are REALLY expensive.
I only have the funds of 100$, i considered the Clipper CR WB, but I'd like to do more research before buying a new blade. I'm looking to main a 7 ply blade for development, around OFF- to OFF, to further develop my loops and technique. My blade is currently going well, but i guess it doesn't hurt to have a spare blade.
I've been pretty pleased with Xiom, I know someone from my school is sponsored by Xiom and represents the state level. Most players are sponsored by Donic, but I guess Xiom isn't bad too, based on my experience with the Vega Korea.
Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[boretennis]

Xiom blades are really good. i can very much recommend Novus Extreme S (7-ply) and Novus Offensive S (5-ply). they both look and feel great, and are well below your budget.

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[Yurifi]

7-ply, all wood, not to fast - Xiom Solo?
there are some other great Xiom all-wood blades, but are 5-ply ... I think the most expensive is around 65€, this should do? Xiom Hayabusa OFF Pro is a great one ...

 

[Larshos]

Xiom (Novus) Extreme S is a 7-ply all wood blade made as a competitor/alternative for the Clipper I believe.

 

[pedro.dantas]

7-ply, all wood, not to fast - Xiom Solo?
there are some other great Xiom all-wood blades, but are 5-ply ... I think the most expensive is around 65€, this should do? Xiom Hayabusa OFF Pro is a great one ...

Did you use hayabusa off pro? How do you compare the hayabusa and offensive s?

 

[plunder]

you guys do know that xiom is a korean marketing brand not a true manufacturer anymore doht you. blades are made in china and other factories, not in korea (unless explicitly stated). same with the super prestigious\premium leopold brand which is korean and ppl thought their keebs were made in korea. nono. you could also ask chatgpt.

anyway i got a new blade from sanei or sumting coming in, 50 bucks, 65g OFF-

 

[Yurifi]

Did you use hayabusa off pro? How do you compare the hayabusa and offensive s?

maybe for a half an hour ... it is a good one, but honestly - I need a bit of artificial layers in my blade ... that was actually my last all-wood blade I have played with ...

 

[Yurifi]

you guys do know that xiom is a korean marketing brand not a true manufacturer anymore doht you. blades are made in china and other factories, not in korea (unless explicitly stated). same with the super prestigious\premium leopold brand which is korean and ppl thought their keebs were made in korea. nono. you could also ask chatgpt.

anyway i got a new blade from sanei or sumting coming in, 50 bucks, 65g OFF-

I trust "chatgpt" just as much as I trust a thief I have just caught in the act, saying "I can explain".

btw - I heard from quite a reliable source, regarding Xiom's rubbers, made in Germany. yes, they are made in Germany, but to Xiom's specs they R&D in Korea ... and, I think many firms today outsource production elsewhere ... Yasaka's blades in Sweden, Avalox's blades in Sweeden ... I think only Butterfly and DHS have their own factories ...

 

[plunder]

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[K.K]

I'm currently looking into Xiom blades for my development, but it seems they are REALLY expensive.
I only have the funds of 100$, i considered the Clipper CR WB, but I'd like to do more research before buying a new blade. I'm looking to main a 7 ply blade for development, around OFF- to OFF, to further develop my loops and technique. My blade is currently going well, but i guess it doesn't hurt to have a spare blade.
I've been pretty pleased with Xiom, I know someone from my school is sponsored by Xiom and represents the state level. Most players are sponsored by Donic, but I guess Xiom isn't bad too, based on my experience with the Vega Korea.
Does anyone have any recommendations?

xiom blades are really good!

extreme s is extreme! faster then a fast carbon blade.

hayabusa zl pro is really good for development

offensive s is also really good, behaves like a 7 ply but is actually 5 ply

 

[Ravil]

Xiom Zeta Offensive is a good one - all-wood blade

 

[MaggiGoreng11]

7-ply, all wood, not to fast - Xiom Solo?
there are some other great Xiom all-wood blades, but are 5-ply ... I think the most expensive is around 65€, this should do? Xiom Hayabusa OFF Pro is a great one ...

I'm not against 5 ply blades lol, I just thought 5 plies are slower than the usual 5+2 composites or 7 ply wood blades XD.

 

[Yurifi]

I'm not against 5 ply blades lol, I just thought 5 plies are slower than the usual 5+2 composites or 7 ply wood blades XD.

depends on the structure. you have 3+2 blades, that are the fastest (Xiom Axelo, e.g.), and then you have 9-ply blades which are slower.