Xiom AJH TMXI

My daughter plays with a Joola Vyzaryz Trinity, and my son wanted a similar blade, but a bit slower. He thought the Xiom TMXi would be a perfect fit. He likes Vega rubbers, so he paired it with Vega Japan on both sides.

I have tried it with high expectations, but I am quite disappointed (and so is my son; we have the same impression). Compared to the Trinity (with Dynaryz ZGR + CMD), the TMXi seems muted, soft (like a 5 all-wood-plys), almost mushy, and surprisingly it has less feedback and less control. The handle is too thin and slippery to my taste. There may be some glue issue or a need to break in. We will see in the next weeks, but for now, the blade is unimpressive. EDIT: 3 weeks later, still not convinced by this blade.

Besides that, the build quality and finish are good, as expected in that price range.

Hello! It took me a while (2-3 months) to get used to this blade after using the Zetro Quad. To summarize, the blade offers both delay and good speed for shots away from the table, and it generates sharp shots when used at the net.

To master this blade after using another one (like the Zetro Quad), take the time to practice flat hitting. This will help you develop a feel for the carbon in the blade and will allow you to use its strength. I had some issues at first because the Zetro Quad vibrates and can cause the ball to fly off by itself, but with this blade, you need to hold on to it tightly. The blade is not slow; you just need to be confident in your movements. The ball will go wherever you want it to.

The ST handle could have been better designed, like the Timo Boll handle.

Once you experience the power of this blade, you won’t need anything else.

Xiom AJH TMXI is a pretty normal blade for the Xiom blades I’ve grown accustomed to. I’ve played the first generation Stradivarius and the Zetro Quad. All blades from Xiom have excellent build qualities. This is no different. The blade is beautifully crafted and feels overall very well made. I would say this blade is probably on the low side of OFF. It’s faster than OFF- I would not call it OFF+ but Xiom has always had a strange rating system with blades listed as OFF++ so maybe this is why most of their blades have a different type of rating.

If I have a complaint I would love for the handle to be just a bit bigger but my guess is most people like smaller handles.

This blade isn’t as stiff as indicated in the ratings. There’s good dwell on loops. The loops are snappy with good kick off the table. The blade gives good crisp feedback without vibrating too long. You’ll know how well you made contact in the feedback for a split second and stops pretty quickly. My pet peeve with Stiga blades is its vibrating a longer period of time. I want the feedback instantly and on to the next shot. This blade does that pretty well.

Serves are good. Flat hits are pretty good. Loops are great. Pushes can be easily varied. I’ve played a lot of blades over my years. This is my favorite. I would highly recommend this blade to just about anyone. If you don’t loop I bet there’s a better option but if that’s a major part of your game this blade will do the job all day long. It also does nicely with pushes. Start and heavy spin…

I use the TMXI with Dignics 05 max on both sides. I have been using this blade since August, and it’s a great blade. I previously used the Xiom Stradavarius with Dignics 05 max on both sides.

The TMXi is great for control and for counterattacks. It has a better dwell time than the Stradavarius and more control. I have used various blades in the past, which are Stiga Carbonado 190, Xiom Vega Tour, Xiom Vega Europe, Xiom Stradavarius, Xiom ZX3i, but the TMXi is the best blade I have used.

It’s not as powerful as the Stradavarius but more forgiving, and the touch is great either close or away from the table. I have yet to try the Jekyll and Hyde rubbers as the blade was designed for these rubbers, but I like the Dignics too much.

The TMXi was paired with Jekyll & Hyde V47.5 on the forehand and Z52.5 backhand. This blade is quite unique and very interesting.

When looping or performing drives and other aggressive attacks, the blade plays more like an outer carbon blade. It delivers very fast attacks with a super crisp feeling, resulting in the ball kicking significantly on the opponent’s side of the table. The speed feels slightly faster than a Timo Boll ALC/Viscaria.

Conversely, when performing touch shots and playing close to the table, the blade feels like an inner carbon blade with a satisfying vibration. The same vibration is felt on blocks, which also felt superb.

This blade also has a really good catapult effect, especially when looping and driving aggressively. Despite its offensive nature, the control on this wood is astonishing. It allows players to execute a wide range of shots and place the ball precisely.

Lastly, the finish on this blade feels premium and a notch up from previous Xiom blades. This blade is highly recommended for players rated 1800+ USATT.

This blade is okay, but there are much better options available for the price. It is stiff, which makes it less enjoyable for looping. However, it is good for smashers. It is a little hard and provides good control, but it is not the best option for those looking for maximum control.

I have the Xiom AJH TMXI 90 gr with 05 bh - Mercury INHE hard boosted FH (versus) or after ==== ZJK ALC 90 gr and Viscaria 89 gr with 05 boosted both, Mizutani SZLC 92 gr with BH Barracuda - FH Rasanter 37, and ZJK SZLC 92 gr with both 05 boosted, and TB ZLF 84 gr with 05 hard unboosted.

Xiom TMXi is overall my best choice, and I intend to change Mercury with MXP normal. Xiom has a little more speed (smash) and high throw and accuracy placement (topspin - receive - retopsin) than Viscaria 90 gr versus Xiom 90 gr. The negative is that Xiom is a little head heavy. It is an Innerforce blade, but Timetrix is between ALC and ZLC.

Update: Barracuda FH cut 45 gr high throw with Gewo Nanoflex 40 has 47 grams with Xiom TMXi 90 gr = 184-186 gr glued very well in all situations on the table - near - away very good sweet spot better than Viscaria a little bit more stiff Xiom TMXi. Xiom TMXi on smash TMX is activated, and you can hear it. Retopspin is easy. Control is very good. Loop against backspin balls good.

The blade has a glassy feel.

The handle is slightly thicker than most blades, which provides a more comfortable grip.

The blade is also slightly heavier than most blades, which gives it a more solid feel.

The blade is very well-made and has a high-quality finish.

The blade is very responsive and has a good amount of power.

The blade is also very well-balanced and easy to control.

The blade is a good choice for players of all levels.

The blade is a good value for the price.