Xiom Ignito

My first Xiom blade and here is my intermediate take on it. The blade weighed exactly 88 grams. Putting Tibhar Evolution FX-P MAX on both sides including side tape took the blade weight to 184 grams (nice weight). A very nice compact blade that offers great speed as needed with nice control. Blocking and ball placement come easy as long as proper technique is used. When powering the blade, you definitely know it is a Hinoki, Carbon, and Kiri designed blade.

The flared (concave) handle is perfect and well designed and sits in hand very comfortable (definitely not on the narrow and skinny side). Very impressed with the handle shape and construction. The handle lens shows off the top craftsmanship of this blade.

Very pleased with the results the blade has given me, knowing the rubber used can dictate the performance of a blade. As long as you like Kiso Hinoki topped blades, this is a good one. A+++.

This blade has a high repulsive top ply, giving it a Hinoki-like feeling. It is also relatively lightweight, making it easy to maneuver. Despite its weight, this blade performs well with both flat hits and smashes, providing good control and power.

With Vega Pro rubbers, you can generate excellent speed and spin. Controlling fast loops over the table may be slightly challenging, but in all other aspects, it performs admirably. Note that the throw angle is lower than that of blades with limba/koto top layers. However, this makes the blade even more formidable. Previously, I played with the Galaxy T11+, which also pairs well with Vega Pro. However, I found it too hard (with low dwell time) to generate powerful loops at my skill level.

The only drawback I’ve experienced is when flat-hitting high chops. It is significantly more difficult for me to finish these points compared to using the T11+ (which makes it effortless). I attribute this to personal technique issues.

Overall, I highly recommend this blade with Vega Pro series rubbers. It’s worth noting that Xiom recommends using Omega and Zeta rubbers with this blade, though you may need to adjust your technique slightly to get the most out of the combination.

The Xiom Ignito is an excellent offensive blade for players of all levels. Despite being marketed as a “beginner” carbon blade, it has been used successfully by professional coaches in competitions. A friend who uses the Timo Boll ALC found this blade comparable and did not see the need to spend an additional $70 for the ALC version.

This is truly an exceptional blade. As an improving 3rd ball attack looper, it has proven to be a formidable weapon, providing me with unparalleled control during rallies. Despite its inherent speed, its handling characteristics are remarkable, allowing for precise shots.

However, one area where the blade could improve is in terms of control during pushing. When attempting to add extra power, I’ve noticed a tendency for the shots to push long. Nonetheless, the blade offers an incredibly sharp and solid feel, with no hollowness whatsoever. My loops are now noticeably faster and exhibit a pronounced arch, confounding opponents who previously bested me.

I possess an extensive collection of blades, each vying for my attention. However, it will be challenging to part with this particular one due to its exceptional performance.

Energy Carbon of Ignito is a new material from Xiom. It looks like ordinary carbon, but it’s softer. Energy Carbon isn’t classified as Soft Carbon, which is typically made with Carbon Fleece or Uniaxial Carbon. Xiom has reduced the internal energy loss of Energy Carbon, resulting in more energy transferred to the ball at impact.

Excellent blade with no vibration. It is moderately fast and controllable. The speed is tolerable and not very fast. It feels like an “off” blade. Super control and linear rebound.

This racket is very fast so be prepared.
Refined Primorac Carbon.

Personally, I am an aggressive offensive player. If I have a little possibility, I topspin or hit the ball. I evaluate speed and control. And I have used a few good blades before, like Clipper CC and Intensity Carbon (Stiga). But I was very pleased with Xiom Ignito. Good feeling, good speed (not too fast, not too slow), excellent control, sufficient dwell time. Brilliant and very balanced blade. Oh, I put on it Mantra M.

Raquete de excelente qualidade e acabamento. Em conjunto com a borracha Hurricane 3 Neo forneceu uma ótima combinação de controle e velocidade para o meu jogo.

LOVE my Xiom Ignito.
Traded up from the all-wood Extreme S.
I LOVE IT.
Needed harder rubber to get it to play well, but that’s not a problem.
I put Xiom Omega V Euro on both sides, and this is my new GO-TO racket.

Отличное основание. Харды и Скайлайн 3-60 на него встали идеально.

My blade for the last 5 years. A very well-balanced blade, medium-fast, nice touch, and with a big sweet spot. Little bit bouncy, so not for beginners. It allows versatile play from the active all-around to pretty offensive with more or less topspin. A blade for close to medium distance in my opinion. Nice finish, you cannot go wrong with it.

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En general, los maderos Xiom son excelentes.
En este caso particular, lo único que me complicó es que es muy rápido, sobre todo para mi revés. Pero es un muy buen madero.

Just the right blade for the offensive, aggressive player. I’ve paired it with Xiom Vega Japan on both sides and, for me, it works fantastically. I have it with a straight handle, and it just fits my hand right. It is a very fast blade and is also very good in blocks and back loops. Highly recommended.

Good base. It’s fast for me, but manageable. Predictable. I put Xiom Vega Pro and Vega Asia Max on them. I want to put the same thing, but thinner to increase control. It seemed to me that the quality of the base processing has deteriorated, sharp edges remained, had to be slightly ground. The price is now expensive and it’s a pity that the delivery is now paid. Otherwise, thank you to the store. Everything is good and they ship quickly.

Buena madera, consistente. Ahora solo falta encontrar las gomas adecuadas para que sea un arma mortal, con BF M3 no va muy bien.

Fast blade, but has sufficient dwell time.

This blade is dynamic and immediately fast. Easy to drive for topspin, whether close to the table or far. I think it is a blade for playing well with looping against looping. It is a fast blade but may not have enough power if you want to do very strong topspin from the middle distance of the table. Short games are easy. The carbon in the blade seems to be a very good choice. And finally, the sweet spot is very big.

I must say, TableTennis11.com provided me with excellent service and a top-quality product. I will definitely order from them again.

First of all, this is a very high-quality blade in terms of build quality and craftsmanship. The control and ease of fast hitting are also amazing and something I have not seen with another blade before. However, the touch feel of this blade, which is described as “mild” and the reason why I bought it, is actually quite hard. This makes it difficult to control serve returns or short touch shots and pushes over the table. In summary, a high-quality blade but not what I expected based on the product description.