Xiom 36.5 ALXi

The feel is similar to STIGA CL or BTY SK7power; very powerful. The blade needs more break for topspin to control arc. Good for attack after service, forehand critical strike, hard feeling, bombarded attack.

This blade had a soft feeling and grabbed the ball securely. This enabled excellent control. The upper part of the FL grip was narrow, while the width was thick enough. This grip allowed me to easily perform backhand flick and forehand/backhand changes.

I felt that this blade was suitable for players who prioritize spin and safety over speed and power. It would be a great fit for all-round players who want to play with their own power, emphasizing high accuracy and safety.

Previously, I used the BTY Lin Gaoyuan blade, which offered more speed and power but slightly less control and accuracy than this blade. I prefer the Xiom 3.65 Alxi for gameplay and enjoy the rallies it creates.

I’ve used this blade last season, and I’m very happy with it.

It’s a blade with great feeling, specially when you engage well the shots.

I was looking for something still fast, but with a good amount of control and great feeling—I would even say better feeling than Harimoto ALC.

The dwell is great and control is top; shots have a great amount of spin from this blade. If you like inner carbon blades or are thinking to move from all-wood to carbon, you won’t regret this one!

Excellent.

Positive: After the force to topspin, it is very powerful; both-sides control is very good.

Negative: Softly to hit could feel numb, need more strength to attack. If your skill is not very high, be careful to choose this blade.

Отличное качество отделки. Типичный иннерфорс, но с достаточно жестким верхним слоем при том, что верхний слой — лимба.

Основание в игре нестабильно. При слабых ударах и блоках ведет себя обычно. При сильных ударах пропадает контроль, и мяч летит непонятно куда. Основание как будто прогибается, и непонятно, куда сыграет. Отдал его малому шести лет — он сильно ударить пока не может, ему подойдет. Не рекомендую.

This blade is excellent. Mine is FL, with a nice grip, and the handle is comfortable for big hands. The plate is 157x150mm, and mine weighs 85 grams. The frequency is 1356 - 1378 Hz.

In the past, I’ve used Joola Vyzaryz Freeze, BTY Viscaria, Freitas, Korbel, Hadraw VK, and Primorac. I’m trying to adapt to an inner carbon type of blade, seeking more control while keeping a reasonably fast blade. I think the ALXi delivers, because the feeling of the ball is excellent, yet the speed of the blade is high, at the level of Viscaria, confirming some impressions found on the web. I can attack with confidence even far from the table; the power is there when you need it.

I’ve paired it with Dynaryz ACC max on fh and Dynaryz ACC 2.0 on BH. I’m changing from this setup to DNA Platinum M max on fh and nexxus el pro 48 2.1 on bh, so I will update the review.

Exactly as expected. Very pleased.