Xiom Jekyll & Hyde V47.5

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.

Wonderful! It is better than T05.

Amazing! The rubber is truly exceptional, and it is surprising that it hasn’t gained more recognition on this premier comparison website.

In recent years, there has been a move toward firmer sponges that provide the control typically associated with softer ones in the past. Jekyll & Hyde stands out as the best option available.

If you are a fan of the high throw (which I am not), Tenergy is a very expensive choice that can be hard to beat. However, for all other attackers, Jekyll & Hyde delivers the spin and power needed for fast strokes, along with unrivaled touch in the short game.

While better technique is always essential for mastering the touch game, this rubber helps bridge some gaps in skill, making it invaluable for that reason alone.

I have played with all the major western-style offensive rubbers, focusing primarily on the Tibhar Evolution and Xiom ranges. Jekyll & Hyde is truly in a class of its own.

Using this rubber V47.5 with the Viscaria, I found it is not 47.5 degrees… it is the hardest rubber I have. I do not have a measurement tool, but in touch, using fingers and during playing, I can say it is even harder than MXP-50 I have… Because the rubber is hard, it is very difficult to make a spin… Twice less spin than comes from a regular rubber. You need to hit hard to make more spin. I gave it to try my colleague, who has 1800 scores rating. He tried to make a serve and told me it was hard rubber, twice less spin. So, I’m not sure how Xiom made this rubber 47.5, but it is harder than 50 degrees for sure, in my opinion. It is not tacky at all. It is not spin-sensitive. This rubber is for hard hitters, not for beginners or intermediate players, I would say. About the speed. It is fast, I can’t say crazy fast, but you’ll get speed if you hit hard. This rubber is possible to put on a soft and slow racket, like ALL, OFF-, maybe it is better, will be softer feeling, because in pair with the Viscaria it is hard. It is a good rubber for hitting from 2nd zone. It is precise, powerful, accurate, with a low arc, but requires work every time. If you want something good from Xiom, try Xiom X. It is fast, spinny, with control, not for beginners and for sure… For beginners Xiom DF,. For intermediate players Asia, Europe, etc.

Buena velocidad, buen control, pero te castiga la técnica, no tiene buen arco, es de ángulo bajo, por consiguiente no me sirvió para mi juego, pero en líneas generales, la compré en oferta solo para probar, la versión V50 es mucho mejor, yo la probé, pero ésta no me acomodó.

Great spin and decent speed. Control and placement are okay.

I can’t understand what this rubber is made for.

I put this on a hinoki cypress jpen and it works great.
The catapult kicks in when you hit hard so control strokes are easy.
The rubber surface is slightly tacky, similar to Vega X. It’s also really heavy, 72 g uncut.
The throw is medium to medium low and loops have a flat trajectory.

I love this rubber.

Great rubber. It has great spin, blocking ability, and elasticity.

Good control and a lot of speed, I think it’s a very balanced rubber if you need speed but also control.

Satisfaction.

In my opinion, it is the most balanced rubber in speed and control. I use this kind of rubber on Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner and on Darker Speed 90, and I’m very happy with it.

Great rubber for control and spin.

I used the pink version on my backhand. Very good for smashes and blocks, but way too inconsistent on spins and openings. You always have to dig deep into the sponge to apply spin, you can’t really hit with the bat really closed as with tacky rubbers.

Thanks, TT11.

170x170 mm, max 71.14g. Кажется, немного мягче, чем 47.5 и Vega X, в остальном очень на нее похожа.