Xiom ICE CREAM AZXi

I believe my search for “The Blade” has ended, at least for my playstyle. If I could characterize this blade in two words, it would be “Spin & Control.” My AZXi weighs 91 grams. As an equipment enthusiast, I’ve experimented with numerous blades, including well-known ones like TBS, Yinhe Pro 01, Andro Temper Tech all+, Viscaria, and Sanwei Froster ex-c.

This blade offers exceptional control and spin. On my forehand, I use Hurricane 3 Neo boosted, and on my backhand, I use Yasaka Rakza Z. The ALC side with my H3 Neo produces a high throw angle, resulting in significant spin and dwell time, creating a noticeably high arc. I had to adjust my angle slightly due to the higher arc. Compared to Viscaria, you get more dwell, a slightly higher arc, more spin, and more feeling, but less crisp feedback. Speed-wise, I find it equal to or slightly slower than Viscaria, but take that with a grain of salt as it’s been a while since I’ve played with Viscaria. Nonetheless, for my style of play, the forehand is superior to Viscaria.

On the backhand, the level of control is remarkable. I can hit hard and keep the ball on the table with ease. Contrary to popular belief, the ZLC side of the blade offers more control and slower speed. The BH on the AZXi is comparable to Viscaria, albeit slightly slower and with a duller feel. The control is superior to Viscaria. The slower speed compared to Viscaria is likely due to the Rakza Z being a slower rubber, but I still believe it provides better control. With a faster rubber, you’ll have no trouble ending points with kill shots. However, I prefer a slower rubber for enhanced control.

Serves are excellent, generating a lot of spin. It’s not excessively bouncy during short games, allowing for precise short drop shots. For my playstyle, this blade is unmatched when it comes to short games. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Amazing blade. The blade mentions that ALC is power, and the ZLC is control. For the ALC side, I used a boosted Battle II, and it is nearly perfect. In the short game, you can do everything as easily as an all-wood blade, there’s a lot of feel and precision. With harder strokes, you can definitely feel the speed of the carbon, but it adds up just right, it’s not too fast nor too slow, and always very spinny.

For the ZLC side, I used Tibhar Quantum X pro. You don’t get as much bounciness as the ALC, even on harder strokes. It feels very firm in the blocking area, and it’s fairly easy to do flicks. I find it difficult to play powerful and spinny shots simultaneously, but that might be my technique. I like it very much overall; you can do loops like Ma Long with this on FH, and on BH, you can barely miss and still do pressure with decent speed, amazing control, and slightly deceptive spin variations.

Hi all… I am using this blade for a year already. I have used Xiom Jekyll & Hyde V47.5 on ALC and Xiom Jekyll & Hyde V52.5 on ZLC with this blade. It played amazingly better than my BTB ALC. It is a really awesome blade with that combination of rubber. It is worth investing in.

I just got this blade. I use Andro Hexer Grip for my forehand (ALC) and Evo MXP for my backhand (ZLC). The paddle feels amazing. The grip is so good.

For forehand, it’s a looping machine. You can play low, heavy loops with it. Serves and receives, short and deep pushes, chops blocks, everything is accurate. I’m still getting adjusted to my flicks.

But, this is an absolute must-have.

FH ALC is similar to Long 5 with BH ZLC equals Viscaria. If you want both Long 5 and Viscaria, buy AZXi.

I used Hurricane Long 5 for almost 5 years. I hesitated to switch to this blade because I had a bad experience with Hayabusa. However, this blade is amazing!

I have a close/medium distance looping game, and this blade has the power to generate the craziest spins ever! I used to think Long 5 was the spin machine, but this one beats it! If you also have a spin-based game, give this blade a shot. It’s totally worth it!

FH - Omega 7 Pro; BH - Vega Japan

I’ve just bought and tried an AZXi. Fantastic blade. It weighs 91 grams. With rubbers, it weighs 185 grams, which is quite decent. I don’t like heavy rackets.

I put a couple of Xiom Omega VII PRO rubbers on it, with fantastic results. The sweet spot is huge, and it’s quick enough to enjoy attacking. The spin is tremendous, mostly on the ZLC side. It’s easy to put the ball where you want. It’s also easy to serve, block, chop, and do flicks.

I’m so happy with my new equipment.

I play with the Azxi blade now, and it is undoubtedly the best blade I have ever used. I am an intermediate-level player, and this blade has significantly improved my gameplay, particularly against higher-ranked opponents with a faster playing style.

The blade provides me with exceptional control and precision, allowing me to place shots accurately and consistently. It also offers a great balance of speed and spin, giving me the ability to generate powerful shots while maintaining control. The build quality is top-notch, and the blade feels solid and well-crafted.

Overall, I highly recommend the Azxi blade to intermediate and advanced players who are looking for a blade that will enhance their game and help them reach their full potential. The combination of control, speed, and spin makes it a versatile blade that is suitable for a wide range of playing styles.

So, this is my first review here. I am using this blade with Xiom O7P on the ALC Side (for me, Forehand) and Xiom O7E on the ZLC Side (for me, Backhand). I am very impressed with how much control there is for that amount of speed you can produce with this blade! The two different Carbons suit my playstyle very well. I tried it the different way (ZLC on Forehand) and wasn’t as consistent. If you play a Koto blade and want to buy a new one, go with the AZX and not this one, but be aware that the AZX is even faster than this one.

I use Victas V01 Stiff in ZLC side in Backhand and DHS GA8 in ALC side in forehand.

After my first 3-hour training session, my first impressions were very positive. The blade is well-made and performs admirably. The ZLC side suits my backhand well, providing easy spin, blocking, and flat hits. The ALC side has a greater dwell time, resulting in a throw angle more suited to my style.

My only criticism is the handle. I have a straight handle, and it is slightly narrow for my large hand. However, this issue is easily rectified with grip tape.

Update after 6 training sessions: The speed rate has decreased, while the control rate has increased. This blade is now in my top three of all time.

Got rubber on forehand (FH), short pips on backhand (BH). Flared (FL), high ergonomic handle.

Just received Azxi. I can finally say: will never change blades. On the Zylon side (FH), spin goes crazy. Blocking, pimples - everything. The faster side is for my short pips. Now I can block short, long, slow or fast. BH attack I do even 2 meters from the table. It is like the blade has 2 gears on both sides. One for short game, other for strong attack.

The handle is better than anything I’ve used before. This blade has everything a player needs - off (ZLC), off+ (ALC), 2 gears on each side. Vibration 0 gives a feeling of maximum control.

My current favorite blade. I use short pips on the zlc side and dignics on the alc side for ultimate blocking and counterattacking. I feel like I can do anything with this blade.

It’s slower and more flexible than the overly fast azx, making it more controllable and easier to add spin to the ball. I can now enjoy seeing opponents running back and forth with my tricky placements.

Super blade. Even though I normally like 7 ply wood more, this is an incredible blade. It played well with Dignics 09c and played super well with Rakza 7 Soft. Its speed is a notch more than Viscaria, while its control is much better, I would say. It provides better spin, maybe due to the Limba wood and better dwell contributing to that spin. In my opinion, it has better feel than Viscaria. I liked it more than Viscaria. If you can still find one, go for it. It’s well worth it.

I’ve switched from the DHS FangBo B2X to this new blade. It features ALC and ZLC on different sides, with a composite layer adjacent to the Kiri core and a top layer of Limba.

Aesthetically, it’s sleek, handsome, and robust. The 3D handle design provides a comfortable grip, although the sharp edges require some sanding. At $215, I would expect Xiom to handle this sanding at the factory.

For my forehand on the ALC side, I use DHS H3 pro or H8 40deg 2.15mm, while for my backhand on the ZLC side, I use Tenergy 80.

The 88-gram blade weighs over 182 grams when glued, creating a lightweight setup.

The FH drive is excellent, with a sweet feel. FH loops and heavy loops are stable. Compared to the FangBo B2X, the AZXi FH is slower on brush loops due to its stiffness, but flat hits are easier. FH push and block are comparable to the FangBo B2X, both providing a pleasant ball contact.

The BH drive is superior to the B2X, offering greater speed and a duller feel attributable to the ZLC material (the B2X uses ALC on both sides). It provides good speed control. Blocking is also improved compared to the B2X, but pushing is inferior. BH loops generate spin with wrist movement.

Overall, I’m slightly inclined to revert to my FB2X.