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Xiom Strato
Blade description:
The Xiom Strato is a high-performance table tennis blade, expertly crafted to deliver exceptional speed and control for aggressive players. With a composition comprised of 2 plies of energy carbon and 3 plies of Kiso Hinoki, this blade strikes a delicate balance between responsiveness and feel. Measuring at a thickness of 7.0mm and a weight of approximately 88g, the Strato provides a medium to heavy feel while facilitating swift strokes and powerful shots.
Flexibility in the Strato is characterized as moderately stiff, with a stiffness rating of 6.9, allowing players to execute precise loops and fast counter-hits. The outer Hinoki plies contribute to a softer feel, enhancing ball control and providing a higher arc on shots compared to traditional hard carbon blades. This quality makes the Strato particularly appealing to players who favor topspin play but may pose challenges for those reliant on flat hits, as noted in various reviews.
For players seeking alternatives, the Strato stands out against blades like the Primorac Carbon or Donic’s CarbSpeed. While the Primorac is known for its lower arc and sharper feel, the Strato’s thicker hinoki layers offer a unique play experience. Suitable for both offensive strategies and controlled gameplay, this blade performs exceptionally well with medium to soft rubbers, allowing users to maximize their spin and speed. Overall, the Xiom Strato is designed for players looking to elevate their game with a blend of power, precision, and finesse on the table.
Recent Reviews
#1 — May 2023
A blade with a thicker core and outer ply than Ignito, almost the same core thickness as Primorac Carbon but a thicker outer ply.
The thicker Hinoki outer ply makes the blade softer and with a higher arc than Primorac Carbon. If you are a topspin player, it may suit you. However, usually, one key defining property in Hinoki Carbon blades is the low throw angle. I am a person who does not raise his hand that much in topspins and does a lot of flat hits. For me, Primorac Carbon or Donic Carbospeed are more suitable for this style of play, where the blades give a low arc with enough spin to land the ball on the table. With the Strato, the curve is high and often goes out of the table, and blocking is more difficult than typical Hinoki Carbon blades.
I don’t know the point of this blade as a product. If I want a topspin focused blade with a high arc, I would play with one of the numerous offerings in this category like various ALC blades or even less stiff blades with a thin Hinoki outer ply like Rossi Emotion.
This is a slightly flexible, soft, very springy, very fast, medium arc blade that I cannot understand the target audience for.
#2 — August 2022
Off+, Fast, balanced weight and feels light.
Need more control when paired with fast rubbers like Andro Rasanter and Nittaku Fastarc G1. DHS Hurricane 3 Neo 40°-41° 2.15mm is good enough for FH, reducing blade speed, increasing control and spin.
For BH rubber, you can use European or Japanese rubber with a hardness of 47.5° and a thickness of 2.0.
This blade is less hard for some people.
#3 — May 2021
Violent. Recently, I broke an Asian Pacific Seamless 40+ ball and a Nittaku Seam 40+ ball.