Long 5 Blades vs TMXi Blades

[deepanmania]

Honestky I think it could be a really good blade for me too, but since i cannot get at a decent price, I have to look for other options like TMXi or Long 5

I've also checked with the dealer with whom I usually purchase. The price has also increased here.

Compared to the chunky handle of FZD ALC FL, AZXi's FL handle is perfect for my small hands and it is not so long and wide at the bottom like Long 5. It suited me very well. The ALC side is damn good for looping, spinning and smashing and the ZLC side offers a little more feedback than the ALC side but that feeling is far from annoying vibration and it's good for the backhand punches and controlled topspins.

 

[Fedex78]

Sounds pretty promising for both versions? Any comparison to the Long 5 by any chance?

Yes it sounds promising for both. Unfortunately I never tried long 5

 

[joshmak10]

Thank you both for your inputs, very helpful indeed 🙏

 

[MatterOfTime]

I've tried the TMXi at the same time I had borrowed a Long 5 from a friend.
While the rubbers where quite different, the TMXi felt much more direct and way less flexy than the Long 5.

About the handle, the Long 5 felt quite smaller and more rounder than the TMXi, in that department I would choose the TMXi without a second thought since I have larger hands.

If the Hayata H2 wasn't in promo this week on TT11 I would've most likely bought the TMXi since the Long 5 had too much flex for me.

 

[joshmak10]

I've tried the TMXi at the same time I had borrowed a Long 5 from a friend.
While the rubbers where quite different, the TMXi felt much more direct and way less flexy than the Long 5.

About the handle, the Long 5 felt quite smaller and more rounder than the TMXi, in that department I would choose the TMXi without a second thought since I have larger hands.

If the Hayata H2 wasn't in promo this week on TT11 I would've most likely bought the TMXi since the Long 5 had too much flex for me.

Thanks for this, I do actually have relatively big hands so maybe I’ll consider a TMXi, but also I have been considering a Xiom Cho Daeseong TMX Pro, which is actually cheaper than the TMXi pro, anyone have any thoughts on the CDS blade? He is one of my favourite players rn so I would really like to have his blade

 

[TIME]

Thanks for this, I do actually have relatively big hands so maybe I’ll consider a TMXi, but also I have been considering a Xiom Cho Daeseong TMX Pro, which is actually cheaper than the TMXi pro, anyone have any thoughts on the CDS blade? He is one of my favourite players rn so I would really like to have his blade

I play with the TMXi, and have not tried the Cho Daeseonng. But, from what I understand the main difference between them is inner construction vs. outer. Which type suits your game better? Better to choose with that consideration rather than affinity for the sponsored player.

 

[joshmak10]

I play with the TMXi, and have not tried the Cho Daeseonng. But, from what I understand the main difference between them is inner construction vs. outer. Which type suits your game better? Better to choose with that consideration rather than affinity for the sponsored player.

I mean I play a two wing loop attack style and ive always played outer carbon blades, but i don’t totally know if an inner type blade is right for me since i’ve never tried one

 

[MatterOfTime]

I mean I play a two wing loop attack style and ive always played outer carbon blades, but i don’t totally know if an inner type blade is right for me since i’ve never tried one

What are your opinions on outer carbon? What do you like and dislike about your current blade?

 

[joshmak10]

What are your opinions on outer carbon? What do you like and dislike about your current blade?

I really like the crisp feeling of it but find it slightly bouncy in terms of short game. But I have H3 now on my Fh so it’s improving. Topspin’s with my blade are nice but feel a little too high arc, which is why I want something like a Cho Daeseong TMX Pro, which I’ve read some reviews saying it’s like a slightly faster Viscaria and a bit lower throwing, which sounds quite promising to me.

 

[Migzkulit]

I've played both TMX Pro and TMXi Pro.
TMX Pro is closer to a lin yun ju szlc in terms of speed. The feel is still different but it's incredibly fast but also incredibly good for backhand. It was unfortunately too fast on forehand with 40 deg BS 2 layers boost.

 

[joshmak10]

I've played both TMX Pro and TMXi Pro.
TMX Pro is closer to a lin yun ju szlc in terms of speed. The feel is still different but it's incredibly fast but also incredibly good for backhand. It was unfortunately too fast on forehand with 40 deg BS 2 layers boost.

This is interesting, thank you for the insight Migzkulit. I know a friend who plays D09C and D05 on his LYJ SZLC and loves it, says it’s pretty fast but controlled, so maybe the TMX is worth a try and, If i keep practicing with it, will show it’s promise in time.

 

[OSA]

I really like the crisp feeling of it but find it slightly bouncy in terms of short game. But I have H3 now on my Fh so it’s improving. Topspin’s with my blade are nice but feel a little too high arc, which is why I want something like a Cho Daeseong TMX Pro, which I’ve read some reviews saying it’s like a slightly faster Viscaria and a bit lower throwing, which sounds quite promising to me.

so did you buy long 5 or tmxi pro any comments if you buy either of them

 

[joshmak10]

so did you buy long 5 or tmxi pro any comments if you buy either of them

haven’t bought either one yet, will most likely buy CDS TMX Pro instead withon the next few weeks

 

[andzejgolot]

Tmxi Pro is really fair blade.....

 

[joshmak10]

Tmxi Pro is really fair blade.....

CDS TMX Pro is cheaper for me and I think will be easier for me to learn and control as I have been playing blades like FZD ALC since I started table tennis

 

[andzejgolot]

I tried say something about tmxi pro but go to sleep.

 

[joshmak10]

I tried say something about tmxi pro but go to sleep.

Uhhh ok…

 

[andzejgolot]

I found this pro version is fair. If you have great power and you know how to squeeze the ball with your legs, hips, elbow and then wrist, and you know how to push "body" with some explosive move and then you hit hard, the quality of the ball will be different like you can fly but if you lack in technique and you are not strong this is not great blade. I dont know anything about Cho blade but it will be easier to play fast. I think this super zlc blades like lin jun yu (sometimes trimetrix works like super zlc ) are for slim, super fast 60 kg, Asian players WHO will not squeeze the ball but just move super fast. An jaehyun pro is more for 80 kg Franziska type of player.

 

[lt kettch]

Sounds pretty promising for both versions? Any comparison to the Long 5 by any chance?

A review from TT Gan

Fwiw, I see tmxi go on sale at tt11 occasionally

iirc, he said it's 90% closer to W968?

 

[lt kettch]

From TT gear lab

Xiom An Jaehyun TMX & An Jaehyun TMXi [Lab Test Report]

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