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  1. The Pro's Equipment - Discussion!

    That could be really cool if it means a lighter weight D09C
  2. Calderano Signs with Joola (#139)

    Xiom can't hang onto any of it's players
  3. New Xiom Blades Series: Hugo Calderano and Lee Seungsoo (TMX / ALX)

    Any clue when the Hugo Inner ALX / ALXi will be available in the US?
  4. Getting smoke smell out of a bat

    Get a portable ozone generator. I just used one on a car I bought and it removed all the smells of the previous owner.
  5. Xiom Omega 7 Pro vs 8 Pro

    I think the 8 is spinnier but also more sensitive to spin than the 7. I think the 8 is a bit better for flicks and has better top end performance and a little bit better ball feel. The 7 is perhaps a bit more stable and easy to use.
  6. [Single Ply Hinoki] JUIC Kiso Hinoki Shake

    Beautiful looking blade. I've never tried Hinoki blades.
  7. Xiom new collection (2025)

    Are ALX and ALXi really discontinued? They still show up in all the catalogs. If ALXi is discontinued I'm swearing off of Xiom blades forever. I've been using Xiom ALXi for a couple of years and have developed quite a lot with it. It has a great feel and handle.
  8. Stiga Marketing Policy

    This has become a problem with many TT equipment companies. They make a blade for a short amount of time, the blade gets a decent userbase and a good reputation and then they yank the blade off the market. Xiom might be the worst offender but it's become pretty bad across every company other...
  9. I am Chinese penhold blades specialist.

    My longtime friend and training partner plays Chinese penhold, but over the last years he's developed a lot of wrist pain when training due to tendon strain. Do you know of either: - smaller/reduced headsize C-pen blades - lightweight C-pen blades ? He plays mid distance and is a pretty solid...
  10. Xiom Omega 8?

    Has anyone managed to try the Omega 8 Hybrid?
  11. Is Ovtcharov blade good? Comparisons and reviews

    I used to have one with the flared handle and the handle was too big for my hand. The big handle combined with the head heaviness made it hard to hold for me. Nice blade otherwise. Thick core and very powerful.
  12. Post your latest EJ purchase

    I'm using this combination on my Xiom ALXi and it's awesome. The weight is very manageable for a hybrid rubber.
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