Xiom V1 Quad
Blade description:
The Xiom V1 Quad is a composite blade featuring a complex 9-ply construction that integrates four layers of carbon (two energy and two soft layers). Despite the high ply count and a stiff, hard feel, it maintains a surprisingly effective dwell time. The blade is designed for aggressive play, particularly suited for mid-to-close table environments where it balances raw speed with manageable control.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Trajectory: The blade is characterized by a long, consistent trajectory. While it is classified as an OFF/OFF+ blade, the speed is high enough to be aggressive without becoming uncontrollable. It produces a mid-low arc during flat hits, which elevates into a higher, more curved arc during topspin execution.
- Touch and Feel: Due to its hard outer layers and multi-carbon composition, the feedback is sharp and direct. Despite this stiffness, the blade facilitates a wide range of technical strokes, including active blocking, flicking, and pushing, with relative ease.
- Setup Recommendations: Because of the blade’s inherent hardness and thin, dense construction, it is recommended to pair it with softer rubbers. These combinations help balance the blade’s weight and high throw angle, allowing for better synergy during loops and counter-topspin exchanges.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — November 2015
For me, this blade is OFF, not OFF+. It offers amazing control and is fantastic for looping, but it lacks the edge to consistently put the ball away. I was using the Xiom Sigma 1 Pro and Xiom Omega 4 Elite.
#2 — June 2013
Despite being a 9-ply blade with 4 carbon layers and hard outer layers, this blade surprisingly offers a long dwell time.
When hitting, the arc is relatively low, but when topspinning, the ball trajectory becomes significantly higher.
I have used this blade with rubbers of varying hardness and found that it pairs best with soft rubbers that produce a high throw angle, such as Bluefire M3 or 03JP.
This is a true off+ blade. When using the same rubber combination, it outperforms all the other off blade I have tried, including the Tibhar Stratus CB, TBS, Timo Boll ALC, WSC, and Viscaria.
#3 — March 2013
I just got this blade and played with it for the first time for about an hour. I have to agree with everyone who has commented on the build quality. This is a beautifully crafted blade, and although it is the most aggressive blade I have used to date, it was extremely easy to make the adjustment. Andro Rasant max on the forehand, and Rakza 7 soft 2.0 on the backhand. Everything I could ask for, speed, control, touch, and the Rasant gives people fits.
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