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Xiom Jekyll & Hyde Z52.5 is a non-tensor, Chinese-style inverted rubber that combines incredible speed, spin, and control. With a rating of 9.7 out of 10, this rubber is suitable for advanced players seeking maximum performance.
The Jekyll & Hyde Z52.5's unique formula and manufacturing process result in a tacky surface that grips the ball exceptionally well, allowing for precise spin and placement. Despite its high speed and spin potential, the rubber maintains remarkable control, making it easy to master various techniques.
The rubber's medium-hard sponge provides a balance between speed and control, enabling aggressive attacking shots while maintaining consistency. The relatively low throw angle keeps the ball close to the table, facilitating quick exchanges and effective counter-attacks.
The Jekyll & Hyde Z52.5 is known for its excellent consistency and durability. It retains its playing characteristics over an extended period, allowing players to rely on its consistent performance. This durability makes it a cost-effective choice for players who demand top-quality rubber.
Overall, the Xiom Jekyll & Hyde Z52.5 is an exceptional rubber designed for advanced players seeking a balance of speed, spin, and control. Its tacky surface, medium-hard sponge, and high consistency make it a formidable choice for aggressive attackers who prioritize precision and performance.
After playing many rubbers including Dignics, Tenergy, MX series, etc., and still trying new rubbers for fun, I find that this rubber is the FH rubber for me. I feel the strength of the rubber lies in its ball grab and consistency at and far away from the table.
The rubber doesn’t feel the spiniest or fastest but its level of control combined with high spin and speed makes it amazing in my game. I’ve played this rubber on 5 ply wood and carbon blades, and every time I just seem to have the control and confidence to play the ball aggressively wherever I want.
In fact, I feel so in control during the receive, rally, and 3rd ball a club member, who I generally lose to, lost to me 3-0 the first match we played as he was surprised by how many opportunities I exploited when usually I would be much more passive.
If you have your basics down and want to explore an all-out attacking game, I think this rubber is a great platform that supports any skills you attempt with it.
This rubber is on the heavier side due to its density of the sponge. However, that’s the same sponge that’s providing the basis for a very strong power to this rubber. The surface is somewhat tacky which helps grip the ball. Combined with the catapult from the sponge, you have a rubber that can produce great spin and fast attacks. This is also good for blocking as it has a very strong sponge that would push anything back. The only downside of this rubber is the durability. The tensor kind of goes away after a few months even though you don’t use it. Keep that in mind.
Using it for my backhand. I didn’t expect to be able to play with this, given its hardness. It has amazing control. Great touch for receives, easy to block, amazing grip, good dwell time, great for looping or topspinning. Very direct and precise rubber.
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