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Assembled with the latest Tension Sponge Technology, the Xiom Jekyll & Hyde V47.5 table tennis rubber has risen to formidable prominence in the world of professional and competitive play. Its name, derived from the legendary literary character, aptly reflects its unique attribute - the uncanny ability to seamlessly transform between ferocious attacking prowess and controlled defensive resilience.
Crafted with utmost precision, the Xiom Jekyll & Hyde V47.5 embodies the concept of duality. As an offensive weapon, it unleashes mesmerizing speed and an astonishing level of spin, propelling the ball with devastating force towards the opponent's court. Its 8.5-gear performance rating epitomizes its aggressive nature, making it an ideal choice for players seeking explosive offense.
At the same time, the Jekyll & Hyde V47.5 displays remarkable control and consistency, a trait often eluding rubbers renowned for blistering speed. Weighing in at a mere 6 grams, its lightweight nature combined with its 7.8-degree sponge hardness strikes a perfect balance, ensuring exceptional ball control and precision placement, even during intense rallies.
With a throw angle rated at 5, this rubber provides a captivating blend of high-arcing loops and devastatingly low drives, keeping opponents guessing and off balance. Its 6.7 rating for consistency underscores its impeccable reliability, shot after shot, regardless of the intensity of the match.
Durability, a crucial aspect for competitive players, is another forte of the Jekyll & Hyde V47.5. Its well-constructed rubber surface ensures exceptional longevity, withstanding the rigors of frequent play and maintaining its optimal performance characteristics over an extended period.
Overall, the Xiom Jekyll & Hyde V47.5 table tennis rubber stands tall as an exceptional fusion of raw power, pinpoint control, and dependable consistency, making it a formidable choice for players seeking versatility, explosiveness, and unwavering dependability in their game.
I am using the V47.5 on the backhand side of my BFY Viscaria. Previously, I used Xiom Vega Pro and Vega X on my backhand before switching to this rubber.
After about two hours of testing, my initial impression is that the combination of V47.5 and Viscaria results in a rather hard feel. On active strokes, this rubber feels pleasing, producing a low to medium arc with good spin. However, during passive blocks, the ball is more likely to be dumped into the net. When the sponge is engaged, though, the ball flies with high speed.
In terms of serving, I feel I can’t impart as much spin as I did with Vega Pro. This may be due to my serving technique, which is primarily grazing the ball with the topsheet. To generate sufficient spin, sponge engagement is necessary. I may provide an update after more hours of testing.
UPDATE: After approximately 10 hours of play, I can confirm that this rubber excels in flat-hitting. It is not particularly sensitive to spin, which benefits flat-hitting through the ball. Topspin is best generated with quick wrist action, making this rubber very suitable for backhand flicks over the table. However, executing a backhand topspin opening away from the table is quite challenging due to the low arc. I still struggle to generate satisfactory spin from my serve, so I would not recommend this rubber for serving.
This rubber is not for lazy players. You must activate every potential with your own input. It is a very linear rubber with a low throw angle.
Very fast and spiny, it forces you to play in the correct manner. It’s great for players who utilize arm and body acceleration. After three weeks of daily training, it still feels as new.
This rubber is a bit different from other tensor rubbers. It took me a week to adjust and find the correct way to play. The grip is excellent, and ball coupling is outstanding. For blocking, you need to add a bit of direction and forward movement.
Great rubber! I’m using it on my backhand (BH). It is very grippy, allowing you to create huge amounts of spin. Additionally, it is not overly sensitive to spin, so you still maintain excellent control. The tensor effect activates when you apply full power to your strokes, making your shots incredibly fast and deadly, all while allowing for perfect control with the right technique.
The only downside I encountered was during passive blocking. You always need to impart a bit of power into your shot; otherwise, the ball may go into the net. However, if you perform active blocks, the rubber performs exceptionally well.
Short strokes over the table generate immense amounts of spin, and banana flicks are particularly effective.
Overall, this is the perfect rubber for my backhand. It combines speed, spin, and control effectively. For my forehand (FH), I would recommend a harder rubber, perhaps the V52.5, though I haven’t tested it yet.
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