Customer review for XIOM Jekyll and Hyde Z52.5

External Review for XIOM Jekyll and Hyde Z52.5 on April 14, 2025

I've been using it on my bh for about 2 months. The rubber felt very hard, even harder than the C55, mainly due to the topsheet. I wasn't expecting to be able to play with such high end rubber, especially on bh. Previously played with G1. Drives were incredibly fast, yet very controlled, precise and direct. The trajectory is long with medium arc. Topspins are fast and spiny. The topsheet has impeccable grip as it "bites" into the ball, giving good dwell time and also some safeness. Looping is amazing, as you can perform slow and shallow topspins, or just rip it and watch the ball fly in the corner of the table. Flicks feel amazing and deadly. Receives are great. I was surprised by how much backspin I could generate with long pushes. Short game is amazing, as the rubber isn't bouncy. Blocks feel amazing, very stable, precise, with great pace and speed. This rubber doesn't have any weaknesses while also delivering high-end performances in all areas. The only downside is the price. Durability wise, seems to last a very long time. It still looks like new. The blade I am using is a Nittaku Septear Feel Inner.

UPDATE: I've changed my bat, but this rubber still amazes me every time I use my old setup. It feels like it has unlimited power and speed, yet being more forgiving and easier to use than D05.

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