Xiom Fuga

Blade description:

The Xiom Fuga is a refined table tennis blade designed for players who favor an aggressive, spin-oriented style of play close to the table. This lightweight blade, weighing in at approximately 79g, boasts a thin thickness of 5.6mm, contributing to its flexibility and exceptional dwell time. Made from a 5-ply wood composition, the Fuga enhances the player’s ability to generate spin, making it especially appealing for those who prioritize looping and placement precision during their matches.

With a speed rating of 8.3 and control at 8.1, the Xiom Fuga strikes a balance between manageable speed and reliable handling, offering excellent control for its users. However, it has a stiffness rating of 4.3, indicating that while it is flexible, this may slightly compromise its effectiveness for blocking shots. The blade’s lower throw angle allows for aggressive shots that are difficult for opponents to return, although players may find it challenging to execute long-range shots due to this characteristic.

Players seeking alternatives might consider the Stiga Infinity, which provides a firmer feel and quicker response, catering more to those who utilize both forehand and backhand equally. Overall, the Xiom Fuga is an excellent choice for forehand-dominant players who thrive on proximity to the table and have a dynamic attacking strategy, while those looking for equal performance on both wings may wish to explore other firmer blades in the market.

Recent Reviews

#1 — September 2020

A very nice 5-ply blade. Easy to play with, loaded with spin and confidence. I haven’t played a “natural” 5 ply without carbon and other stuff in a long time. Very, very nice.

#2 — September 2018

The description on the blade is very accurate. Xiom Fuga is a lightweight, flexible blade with long dwell time, suited for a close-to-table aggressive topspin style. Mine is only 79g, which is super light. I use H3 on FH and Bluefire M2 on BH. I will compare Fuga to Stiga Infinity, since they are both 5 ply.

Fuga is a true OFF- blade. It is noticeably slower than Infinity, but its excellent control and spin makes up for the lack of speed. It’s very thin (only about 5.5mm) and flexible. This creates great dwell time and spin potential, making Fuga great for looping. You can easily place the ball anywhere on the table, during short game and when attacking. Fuga has better feeling and control than Infinity.

Fuga has a few shortcomings as well. It’s not good for blocking, because of its flexible nature. It also has a low throw angle. The low throw angle makes Fuga deadly close to the table. Opponents will have a hard time defending against the spinny linear shots. However, if you are more than a few feet away from the table, the low throw angle will make it hard for you to get the shots over the net.

For me, Fuga provides enough feeling, control, and spin potential on FH, but my BH really suffers. I mainly use my BH for blocks, flicks, and loops. Because Fuga is not good for blocking and has a low throw angle, many of my BH shots land in the net. And because my BH is naturally weaker than my FH, Fuga’s low speed makes my BH attacks much less threatening. I still prefer a thicker, stiffer blade like Stiga Infinity over Fuga.

I would recommend Fuga for FH dominant players who stay close to the table. If you like to attack from both wings, then Fuga may not be the best choice. But it is a well-made blade that does exactly what it’s advertised to do.

#3 — March 2016

Nice 5-ply blade that matches well with hard rubber.