XIOM Ice Cream AZXi Table Tennis Blade

The XIOM Ice Cream AZXi Table Tennis Blade is a Korean-made offensive blade with inner Arylate Carbon (ALC) on one side and inner Zephylium Carbon (ZLC) on the other. Both faces use Limba outer veneers. This combination gives the AZXi a softer touch and more noticeable dwell than the outer-layer Ice Cream AZX, while letting players choose a different contact feel for each wing.

The blade uses a 5+2 construction, with the two composite layers placed on opposite sides of the core beneath two wood plies on each face. The inner placement keeps the wood feel more noticeable on softer contacts, while the composite layers provide rebound when you accelerate through a loop or counter. The AZXi has a 157 × 150 mm head, a nominal thickness of 5.7 mm, and a reference weight of 88 ± 3 g.

The ALC side feels slightly softer and gives you more time to shape the shot. That is useful when lifting backspin, brushing a slower opening loop, or changing the pace and placement of your topspin. Players who like to start the attack with spin can use this side to set up a faster second ball.

The ZLC side offers a firmer response when you make more solid contact. It suits players who accelerate through the ball on power loops, counter-topspin, and deeper shots from mid-distance. Because the ZLC sits closer to the core, this side still has the softer initial touch associated with the AZXi’s Limba surface and inner construction.

Either side can be used on the forehand. If your forehand is built around spin-heavy openings and your backhand relies on compact counters, try ALC on the forehand and ZLC on the backhand. If you prefer a firmer forehand for driving through topspin and more hold when opening with the backhand, the reverse setup may suit you better.

Compared with the Ice Cream AZX, which uses Koto outer veneers and outer composite layers, the AZXi gives the ball a little more time on the blade. The AZX is the quicker, crisper option for early attacks close to the table. The AZXi is better suited to players who want to shape their first topspin and add pace as the rally develops.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ Two Distinct Playing Sides – Inner ALC on one face and inner ZLC on the other let you choose the response for each wing.

✅ Limba Outer Veneers – Give both faces a softer touch for opening loops and controlled placement.

✅ 5+2 Inner Composite Construction – Places the fiber layers closer to the core for more noticeable dwell on softer contacts.

✅ ALC Side for Spin and Variation – Suits brushing contact, opening against backspin, and changes of pace.

✅ ZLC Side for Firmer Attacks – Provides a more direct response on power loops and counter-topspin.

✅ Made in Korea – An offensive blade for players who build points with spin and finish with pace.

👤 Who Should Use XIOM Ice Cream AZXi?

✔️ Offensive players who prefer the feel of Limba and inner composite layers

✔️ Players who open against backspin and follow with a faster topspin

✔️ Two-wing loopers who want different contact feels on the forehand and backhand

✔️ Players who value touch close to the table and power when stepping back

✔️ Players who find the outer-layer Ice Cream AZX too crisp or quick off the face