Customer review for XIOM Jekyll and Hyde X50

External Review for XIOM Jekyll and Hyde X50 on November 23, 2022

I have used x50 in competition for the last 2 weeks, and I am impressed with X50. I am an intermediate/advanced, all-round player looping both wings.

My previous setup was TB ALC and Tenergy 05 on both sides FH 2.1/ BH 1.9 , my new setup is TB ALC and X50 Max on both sides. Therefore I will mainly compare T05 and X50.

Control is the main difference. X50 control is amazing compared to T05. In gameplay, I notice that I am more comfortable waiting for the right opportunity to finish the point. I would say that X50 is close to D05 with much better control and less spin sensibility. Serves, return of serves and pushes are better on X50, while blocks are a bit softer.

Speed: X50 is less bouncy and springy than T05. With the same stroke, there is slightly less speed, but not much less. It requires a little more than just a wrist flick. X50 is a good compromise between T05 and D09C which I find too slow (or requires significant increase in arm speed).

Power: A little less power than T05, but easily compensated by the confidence given by the rubber. Smashes are as fast as T05 and more controlled.

Spin: X50 is more spinny than T05, closer to Dignics. The arc is lower than T05 and required stroke adjustments with more forward motion and a closed bat. Initially, my loops were too low or went in the net. The slight tackiness gives some nice slow loops options.

Overall, I feel that Xiom X50 is the ideal compromise for me and the transition was fast. I played six matches so far with X50. I reduced unforced errors while keeping the speed and spin of my aggressive playstyle. Last night I beat 4/1 a player I lost against 4/0 with T05 and beat easily another player 4/0 against whom I struggled to win 4/3 only four weeks ago.

I cannot comment on durability, but it doesnt degrade on the edges like T05, so ot is a good sign.

Highly recommended.

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