XIOM Blades

Spitfire · Feb 25, 2017

Hello all,

I currently play with a STIGA Offensive Classic Carbon (Catalog says Speed 92 Control 76 Veneers 5+2 Type off-

Does anyone have any experience with the XIOM range of blades and could advise on a similar blade to the above?

Thanks

yogi_bear · Feb 25, 2017

The stiga off classic carbon is a slow blade compared to other fast carbon. Maybe you need to try vega europe blades. Those are really god with better quality and feel.

UpSideDownCarl · Feb 26, 2017

You may like an all wood blade. The Xiom Offensive S is really good, has great feeling, and a similar speed to your Offensive Classic Carbon. Or if you want more speed the Xiom Extreme S is a 7 ply blade with similar feel but decently faster than the Offensive S without being too fast.

That being said, I have heard good things about the Vega blades and yogi-bear's suggestion may be what you are looking for.

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underlaydisk · Feb 26, 2017

I would suggest trying the Zetro Quad (I play with it). Although it is 9 ply, its not crazy fast and paired with some rubbers with decent control it plays like a dream.

Jaffar Lone · Feb 27, 2017

I have used Xiom's Stradivarius in the past. It is a medium-ish carbon blade with decent control and dwell time. I am not certain if it compares with the blade that you're currently using... If you're looking for something with more control then you should probably go with what Carl is saying i guess.

Kaispencer · Feb 27, 2017

I will follow up on Carl. Xiom offensive S is such a good underrated blade. BTY Petr Korbel copy, very good for developing an offensive game

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Spitfire · Feb 27, 2017

Thank you all for your valued feedback - i have posted some questions below

Jaffar Lone said:
I have used Xiom's Stradivarius in the past. It is a medium-ish carbon blade with decent control and dwell time. I am not certain if it compares with the blade that you're currently using... If you're looking for something with more control then you should probably go with what Carl is saying i guess.

A friend has the XIOM Stradivarius spare - i'm going to put my XIOM OMEGA rubbers on the blade and give it a try - i'm mainly play a topspin loop game

underlaydisk said:
I would suggest trying the Zetro Quad (I play with it). Although it is 9 ply, its not crazy fast and paired with some rubbers with decent control it plays like a dream.

Thank you for your suggestion - I will take a look at this

UpSideDownCarl said:
You may like an all wood blade. The Xiom Offensive S is really good, has great feeling, and a similar speed to your Offensive Classic Carbon. Or if you want more speed the Xiom Extreme S is a 7 ply blade with similar feel but decently faster than the Offensive S without being too fast.

That being said, I have heard good things about the Vega blades and yogi-bear's suggestion may be what you are looking for.

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Cheers UpSideDownCarl - Some value feedback you have provided me!

Kaispencer said:
I will follow up on Carl. Xiom offensive S is such a good underrated blade. BTY Petr Korbel copy, very good for developing an offensive game

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Thanks - would you surgest this for a Topspin looper? playing with XIOM OMEGA Rubbers?

yogi_bear said:
The stiga off classic carbon is a slow blade compared to other fast carbon. Maybe you need to try vega europe blades. Those are really god with better quality and feel.

Cheers Yoji - this blade skipped my reading material - would this suit a player who likes to impart heavy forehand loops?

Kaispencer · Feb 27, 2017

Yeah I play a looping style, I used to use the offensive s. With tenergy, and the omega rubbers will pair well with it.

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