XIOM Extreme S Table Tennis Blade

The XIOM Extreme S Table Tennis Blade is a seven-ply all-wood offensive blade from XIOM’s NOVUS series. Its thick construction and Limba outer veneers give it a solid, direct response for fast drives, active blocks, and finishing shots. Rated OFF+ by XIOM Europe, it suits players who want the feedback of an all-wood blade with enough pace to attack from close to the table or mid-distance.

The Extreme S is particularly effective when you meet the ball early and drive forward through contact. On backhand punches and quick forehand drives, a compact stroke can send the ball back deep before your opponent has time to reset. The blade’s solid feel also helps when you take an incoming topspin early and turn a block into a counter.

There is room for spin as well. The Limba surface gives clear feedback when brushing the ball, so you can open against backspin with a controlled topspin before driving harder through the next ball. The blade is at its best on forward-driving loops that combine rotation with pace. From mid-distance, it has the rebound to keep fuller topspin strokes deep.

The Extreme S is also worth considering if you play with short pips and rely on quick punches, flat hits, and active blocks. With inverted rubbers, it suits an attack built around loop drives and counters. In either setup, its strengths come through when you take the initiative and make positive contact.

Within the NOVUS series, the Extreme S is the thicker, more direct seven-ply option. The Offensive S uses five wood plies and offers a more balanced response. Choose the Extreme S if you prefer a firmer feel through impact and want more pace on drives, blocks, and finishing shots.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ Seven-Ply All-Wood Construction – A thick, solid build delivers direct power and clear feedback through contact.

✅ Limba Outer Veneers – Provide a distinct wood feel for controlled openings and faster follow-up attacks.

✅ OFF+ Offensive Rating – Suits players who generate pace with compact drives and committed attacking strokes.

✅ Strong Close-to-Table Response – Well suited to early counters, backhand punches, and active blocks.

✅ Power for Mid-Distance Play – Gives fuller loop drives enough rebound to maintain depth when you step back.

✅ Suitable for Short Pips or Inverted Rubbers – Supports direct hitting and blocking as well as topspin-based offense.

👤 Who Should Use XIOM Extreme S?

✔️ Offensive players who prefer the feel of a solid seven-ply all-wood blade

✔️ Players who take the ball early and attack with compact strokes

✔️ Loop-drive players who combine topspin with forward acceleration

✔️ Short-pips players who rely on punches, active blocks, and flat hits

✔️ Players who want a more direct response than the five-ply XIOM Offensive S