I took too long to acquire this blade, now I am looking for the latest batches to get one more. What a wonderful blade, almost unbelievable! XZQ is fast (not superfast) but gives outstanding control, I believe no blade I have tried before give both. For example, Timo Boll ZLF also gives great control, but is slow compared to XZQ or even Viscaria. And Viscaria has enough speed but not a control like XZQ. Those 4 layers of synthetic fibers do a great job with dwell time, providing control. Blocking with it is super easy, and unlike manufacterer says, I found it easier to FH attack with speed balls instead of looping with high balls. Maybe due to my choice of rubbers, I am using Tibhar Hybrid MK Pro max on FH side, and this rubber is hard as a brick. And I block in the BH with Nittaku Sieger PK 50 2.0mm. Blade came with 89g which is ideal for me (between 85 and 90g). I highly recommend XZQ to players looking for better control than ALC blades maintaining equal speed.
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→ Very Fast Blades → XIOM Zetro Quad
→ XIOM Blades → XIOM Zetro Quad
XIOM Zetro Quad
by XIOM
Innovative topspin weapon by “QUAD” technology.
Ideal balance for modern offensive players.
ZETRO QUAD is a blade for topspin. Aiming of ZETRO QUAD is purely the improvement of the ability of topspin. “QUAD” means our innovative technology of using four layers of artificial materials sophisticatedly. Zylon fiber which directly placed under top layers increases the ability of grabbing ball. Soft carbon fiber under middle layers adjusts overall performance, and at the same time reduces the unnatural feel which is the shortcoming of Zylon fiber. Top layer of selected KISO HINOKI guarantees comfortable feel. The result is great ability of topspin. Making heavy topspin is effortless, and even secure. Players will always be able to take initiative of their game by effective preparatory topspin attack, and keep it by continuous topspin from any distance.
Speed 90
Rating OFF+
Thickness 7.0 mm
Construction 5 Kiso + 2 Zylon + 2 Soft Carbon
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Reviews of XIOM Zetro Quad (49)
I think this blade was ahead of its time and I can see why Xiom would discontinue as blades using similar materials are 2-4 times the price. Special construction is individual zylon and carbon plies instead of being interwoven.
Mine is 87g and for me this is the perfect blade if I decide to play double inverted offensive pressure style after 4th/5th ball. A mix of drive looping and spin looping on offensive actions and blocking hard/countering if opponent attacks first. On receive I tend not to banana flick unless it is very very obvious I should initiate topspin. I would much rather approach the rally using touch/short receive in initial phase and work patterns from there using passive and active blocking. Hence soft touch, feeling and necessary ending point power is required.
The muted feel of the composite layers actually seems to make my rubbers feel less spin sensitive. With carbon & zylon layers this has the top gear when hitting hard into the sponge/wood I am looking for. I don't feel I ever bottom out even loop drive/bh punch at maximum power.
I have only used med to hard sponged rubbers from ESN 47.5 to 52-57 and all play well. I feel the sweet spot is just above 50 degrees. Rakza Z EH & H3 play very very well. Hexer PG/AK47 Red just getting mushy.
Mine is 87g and for me this is the perfect blade if I decide to play double inverted offensive pressure style after 4th/5th ball. A mix of drive looping and spin looping on offensive actions and blocking hard/countering if opponent attacks first. On receive I tend not to banana flick unless it is very very obvious I should initiate topspin. I would much rather approach the rally using touch/short receive in initial phase and work patterns from there using passive and active blocking. Hence soft touch, feeling and necessary ending point power is required.
The muted feel of the composite layers actually seems to make my rubbers feel less spin sensitive. With carbon & zylon layers this has the top gear when hitting hard into the sponge/wood I am looking for. I don't feel I ever bottom out even loop drive/bh punch at maximum power.
I have only used med to hard sponged rubbers from ESN 47.5 to 52-57 and all play well. I feel the sweet spot is just above 50 degrees. Rakza Z EH & H3 play very very well. Hexer PG/AK47 Red just getting mushy.
This blade is a literal pain in the butt. The serious problem about it that makes your setup more bouncy and spin-sensitive, and by a lot. The bouncy nature of the blade is indeed a pleasant thing regarding looping and adding spin to serves, but dealing with opponent's heavy spin is a nightmare when using ZQ. Serve receives, pushes, countering or blocking spin-loaded loops.. on advanced level, using this blade can mean an automatic disadvantage. No wonder a former $150 blade was sold for mere $50 before discontinued. I can name at least a dozen other similarly fast blades that are much better in the mentioned fields.
Top.. I own two of them.. I feel very lucky having them. Attackers - spinners dream..
I've been playing with this for the last few months. Zetro Quad is great for topspin, and loop drive. It gives a high throw angle to the setup, so consider pair it with not very high throw angle rubbers (didn't like It with Rakza X and MXP, but was very good with MXS). Control is good, and speed is great also. The feeling is amazing, the hinoki wood in it's outer layers are thick and the craftmanship of the zylon layers with the core, and with the hinoki is excellent, It feels almost like a one ply Blade. Really liked this Blade.
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