XIOM Ice Cream AZX Table Tennis Blade

The XIOM Ice Cream AZX Table Tennis Blade is a Korean-made offensive blade with outer Arylate Carbon (ALC) on one side and outer Zephylium Carbon (ZLC) on the other. Both sides use Koto outer veneers, giving the blade a crisp response while letting players choose which side feels more natural for their forehand and backhand.

The AZX uses a 5+2 construction, with each composite layer placed directly beneath its Koto veneer. From one face to the other, the layup is Koto / ALC / Limba / Kiri / Limba / ZLC / Koto. The blade has a 157 × 150 mm head, a nominal thickness of 5.7 mm, and a reference weight of approximately 88 g.

The ALC side offers a slightly softer contact feel and more noticeable dwell. That extra hold is useful when opening against backspin, brushing a slower topspin, or varying the pace of a rally. It still has the quick release of an outer composite blade, so it can also handle compact counters and faster follow-up attacks.

The ZLC side feels firmer and releases the ball more directly. It suits players who take the ball early and accelerate through it on drives, punches, and counter-topspin. In a fast exchange, that response makes it easier to use the incoming pace with a short, positive stroke.

There is no fixed forehand or backhand assignment. Players who prefer a firmer forehand for driving through topspin can use the ZLC side on the forehand and the ALC side on the backhand. Players who open more often with a spin-heavy forehand and use compact backhand punches or counters may prefer the reverse.

Within the Ice Cream series, the AZX pairs Koto veneers with outer composite layers, while the AZXi uses Limba veneers with inner composite layers. The AZX is the better fit for players who prefer a crisp touch and quick release, especially when taking the ball early close to the table.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ Two Distinct Playing Sides – Outer ALC on one face and outer ZLC on the other give the blade two different contact feels.

✅ Koto Outer Veneers – Both faces retain a crisp response for quick drives, counters, and topspin.

✅ ALC Side for Spin and Placement – A slightly softer feel helps with opening loops and changes of pace.

✅ ZLC Side for Direct Attacks – A firmer response suits punches, fast counters, and forward-driving topspin.

✅ 5+2 Outer Composite Construction – Limba inner plies and a Kiri core complete the seven-layer layup.

✅ Made in Korea – An OFF blade designed for active, early-timing offense.

👤 Who Should Use XIOM Ice Cream AZX?

✔️ Offensive players who want a different feel on the forehand and backhand

✔️ Players who prefer the crisp touch of Koto and the quick release of outer composite layers

✔️ Players who take the ball early and counter close to the table

✔️ Players who combine spin-heavy openings on one wing with more direct attacks on the other

✔️ Players who want a firmer, quicker response than the Ice Cream AZXi