Xiom Aigis

So many references, but so much vagueness! Be careful, references here are not exact. Only comparison between real stuff can help to get a correct view. The blade is fast! Bloody hell! Trying to compare with Victas Koji Matsushita Offensive, I have found out Aigis is a little bit faster! On Koji was Tackiness Chop 1.7 and on Aigis Tackiness Chop 1.5, but results were the same—the same jumps, the same frequencies. Both were lying on the table covered by a plastic foil in order to separate an influence of tackiness effect. The 1.7 was glued by Revolution No. 3 and 1.5 by Cement. I will let you know my other experiences after training.

After 2 hours of training: The biggest benefits are passive returns when I was under pressure. What I have been turning out of the table with Koji now is on the table. It needs to be said the tackiness effect makes the racket slower and so gives more control. That will come down in time—tackiness will disappear. Blocks were excellent, flat and short without any problem, much better than with Koji. Chops, services, and service receiving were also better, especially with Dr. Neubauer Domination 1.5mm. This combination (Aigis and Domination) surprised me the most in a positive way. Big control, strong chops, beautiful blocks, and I would say attacking was easier than with Tackiness Chop. Of course, generally all benefits come at the price of it not being so flexible when I want to attack.

After a couple of months: Definitely, the ratio between control and speed is the best one I have ever tested. That is the greatest benefit! With this blade, I have no problem closing a game with a defensive chop style and waiting for an opponent’s mistake or a chance to make a final attack by offensive topspin. However, it is quite difficult to make longer changes with an offensive style; that needs a lot of physical power. Blocks, services, and service returns are excellent and easy. The special positive points are passive returns; balls have good control and great efficiency in staying on the table.

Many references exist, but they are often vague. Direct comparisons between blades are necessary for accuracy. The Aigis blade is fast. When comparing it to the Victas Koji Matsushita Offensive, I found the Aigis to be slightly faster, despite using Tackiness Chop 1.5 on the Aigis and Tackiness Chop 1.7 on the Koji. Both blades were covered with plastic foil to minimize the effects of tackiness. The 1.7 rubber was glued with Revolution 4, while the 1.5 rubber was glued with Cement. I will provide updates after further training.

After two hours of training, I noticed significant improvements in passive returns under pressure. The Aigis allows me to keep the ball on the table more than I could with the Koji. However, the tackiness effect slows the paddle, providing more control. This will likely diminish over time as the tackiness wears off. Blocks were excellent, flat, and easy to execute, surpassing the performance of the Koji. Chops, serves, and service receives were also improved, especially when using Dr. Neubauer Domination 1.5mm. The combination of the Aigis and Domination was particularly impressive, offering great control, strong chops, effective blocks, and surprisingly good attacking capabilities. While attacking, the paddle is less flexible than desired.

After several months, I have found that the Aigis blade offers the best balance of control and speed I have experienced. This is its greatest strength. I can effectively employ a defensive chop style to close out games, waiting for my opponent’s mistake or an opportunity to execute an offensive topspin attack. However, prolonged offensive exchanges require significant physical effort. Blocks, serves, and service returns remain excellent and effortless. The passive returns are a key advantage, as the ball maintains good control and generates effective spin.

I hope every day to deal with you.