Xiom AJH TMXI

Currently, I’m using Xiom AJH TMXi with a straight handle, and I love it. I have used so many blades, including ZJK SZLC, JM SZLC, Viscaria SALC, FZD SALC, FZD ALC, and Viscaria, to name a few, and I consider TMXi the best. I love the feel and control of this blade. I have ordered TMXi with a flared handle on tabletennis11, and I’m expecting it to arrive four days from now…. Greatest blade ever made…

I played a whole season now with this blade, and XIOM did cook something amazing with this blade! It plays like the best wooden blades when you need good touch, good feeling, and control, when you are playing a short game or need that precise, gentle feeling. But when you are at mid-distance from the table, looping, the TMX layer helps you. It gives you just the right amount of power and stability, but still with great feeling and great control. So, if you want an extension of your arm, this is the blade. At least to me, it is not rubber sensitive, as I played well with 37.5 ESN rubbers (Rakza 7 Soft) to 55 ESN rubbers (O7CG, C55)…

This blade really pairs well with hybrid rubbers. C55 on FH and Vega Pro Hybrid on BH—that’s it. Get this combo and thank me later. I was back in my 20s when I was still a semi-pro, confident with openers, confident with counter-topspins, blocking—this is really a player’s blade combo. It really makes you enjoy table tennis. I played a couple of tournaments with this combination and it was really a pleasure; even if I lost, I could play a good game and always left the table with a smile on my face. As C55 is quite expensive and durability is not really the best, another option is also to put Vega Pro H on both sides, or you can opt for Donic BlueGrip S1 on BH. Also works like a charm.

Bottom line—this is a great, controlled, topspin machine, which brings a smile to your face every time you play.

Nice blade and good feel.

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.

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.

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.

Excellent quality. This racket is perfectly designed for attack players. It makes it easy to do backhand topspin and forehand topspin. Take note that if you use a fastarc G-1, it makes the racket heavier than usual.

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.

I have been using the TMXi blade since August and it’s a great blade.

I previously used the Xiom Stradavarius. The TMXi is great for control and for counter attacks; 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 ZX3; 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 Vis and played with it for a while, but don’t think it’s a good fit for me. So I got the chance to try this one, amazing blade! I use K3 for FH and V22 for backhand, and it smashed! Fast and strong, although very low arc, so you need good technique. The handle is very comfortable to me too; it fits me better than Vis. Just love it!

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.

Rýchly odraz

До этого играл основанием XIOM ZERTO QUAD, теперь взял TMXi.

Привыкнуть уже месяц не могу. Но вот что может быть вам поможет — этим основанием бить более плоско легче, трудно начать атаку по нижнему вращению, легко подрезать из дальней зоны и вообще бить из дальней зоны. На короткой игре после QUAD очень много в сетку летело. В целом выглядит добротно. Скорость, вроде, быстрая, но ощущения от неё совсем другие, после прежнего основания кажется твёрдым.

The TMXi has a unique and superb feeling that I can’t really describe because it is nothing that I have ever felt before. The control is unmatched in both the short game and far from the table. The only thing I wish is that it had a little more speed, but that’s why I got the TMX outer carbon blade. This blade is perfect for all levels.

This blade reminds SAL. Same OFF- speed and same feeling.

Based on the majority of reviews out there, you would have thought this was a pretty darn stiff blade. Quite the contrary. This blade has great flex and is a great looping blade. It provides good dwell time—enough dwell time to give split-second manipulation to the ball while on the rubber. The feedback from the blade is sharp and quick. It doesn’t vibrate long, but you definitely get the feel of a well-struck or poorly struck ball. The quality of the construction is top-notch. The straight handle is a little small for my taste, but they all are really. Nobody makes a good large handle anymore. I don’t know how well this flat hits, because that’s not really my game, but it sure has lots of gears for looping. If your game is loop and spin variation, give this blade a try. You won’t be disappointed.

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.

My Style: 2-wing looper & attacker

Blade Weight: 90.3 grams (head heavy blade)

Rubbers: FH DHS Hurricane Neo Provincial Blue Sponge 40 degrees (2.15), BH Xiom Omega VII Asia (Max)

Previously used blades for comparison: HL5, HL3, Ovtcharov IF ALC, Viscaria & many more

Details: After recently playing with this blade for about 2-3 months with training included, I feel that it does not get as much love. In general, I felt that this blade looped slightly better than the HL5 but fell slightly below HL3 in terms of flexibility with different kinds of loops. It felt like an all-wood blade on low-medium power strokes with the carbon being felt with stronger strokes. It is soft to medium stiffness and does allow for very short play. Loops/Arcs are about medium to medium-high in height which allows for good clearance over the net while keeping your ball inside the table. FH loops in general were between HL3 & HL5 & BH loops were close to Viscaria. There is a good amount of dwell as well when doing loops which allows for small adjustments to be made throughout the stroke if needed. Overall, very satisfied with this blade. I will be listing the comparisons below.

FH Drive: HL5 > Xiom TMXi > Viscaria > HL3 > Ovt IF ALC BH Drive: Ovt IF ALC = Viscaria = TMXi > HL3 > HL5 FH Loops over-the-table & close-to-the-table: HL3 > Xiom TMXi > HL5 > Viscaria FH Loops mid-long distance: Xiom TMXi = HL5 > Ovt IF ALC > Viscaria > HL5 BH Loops: Ovt IF ALC > Viscaria = Xiom TMXi > HL3 > HL5 Touch-play (keeping ball short): HL5 > Ovt IF ALC > Xiom TMXI > HL3 > Viscaria Feel/Vibration/Feedback: HL5 > Xiom TMXi > HL3 > Ovt IF ALC = Viscaria FH Flicks: HL5 = Xiom TMXi = Ovt IF ALC > HL3 > Viscaria BH Flicks: Ovt IF ALC = Viscaria = Xiom TMXi > HL3 > HL5 Blocks: Ovt IF ALC > Viscaria = Xiom TMXi > HL3 > HL5 Flat Smashes: Ovt IF ALC = Viscaria > Xiom TMXi > HL3 > HL5 Serves: HL5 = Xiom TMXi = Viscaria > HL3 > Ovt IF ALC Dwell: HL3 > Xiom TMXi > HL5 > Viscaria = Ovt IF ALC

Overall Impression: If you want a blade that is a good mix between the BH of Viscaria and the FH of DHS HL5, then this is a very good option. The handle is also a decent size to accommodate my big hands compared to HL5. It has a woody feel when playing touch shots and doing drives with the carbon/TMXi aspect being activated on more aggressive play. I may change the BH to Hurricane 3 Neo 37 degrees or to D05/D09c in the future for more stability as my accuracy drops when adding a high amount of spin on my BH loops. I would recommend this blade for players who have their fundamentals down (intermediate-advanced). If TT11 plans to get the pro version, I plan to get it as well for the larger head size, but on multiple forums, it is said that there is not much difference between the non-pro and pro versions in overall feel.

Accelerating/braking has never been so easy. It has a great speed range. Beautiful quality

Short story is it’s a little better than XIOM Vega Euro, but pretty similar. Better than 365XL and better than Butterfly Ovtcharov Inner blade.

I feel that the blade is a little more bouncy than my current XIOM Vega Euro blade. The transition from Vega Euro to this paddle is seamless as they are quite alike. For both blades, the feeling transferred to my palm when I hit the ball is really good and similar, unlike the 365XL—the feeling is not that strong.

The blade is also quite forgiving and the ball goes where you want. One particular good thing is its ability to counter-loop. I happened to have a counter-loop with a guy’s loop and the paddle gives me so much confidence after that that I can easily counter-loop back.

It happened that one of my TT buddies bought a Butterfly Ovtcharov Inner blade and brought it to me for a trial the same day I started using this TMXi blade, so I had a comparison. I feel the TMXi blade has a little bit more power than the Ovtcharov Inner—I feel the Ovtcharov Inner blade bottomed out when I am away from the table while the TMXi hasn’t bottomed out yet. Maybe because of the different rubber used.

All in all, great blade and I probably will buy one again as a backup.

As usual, TT11 provided great service for the assembly.

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.