9 Reviews for XIOM Aria

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External Review for XIOM Aria on October 15, 2016

I used this for years, and like many other 5-ply all wood blades, I feel it suits a wide variety of players and styles. Lots of ball time and great sensation, with good speed from close range and high control. Speed is right between Primorac and Korbel. Weight distribution feels balanced, and handle is good for larger hands. If you put really fast rubbers on it, it can definitely suit an aggressive close to table offensive game. It can also suit all rounders and maybe even beginners.

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External Review for XIOM Aria on July 5, 2015

Excelente madero mucho control y buena sensacion

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External Review for XIOM Aria on March 22, 2015

I am using Aria with Xiom Vega Europe 2mm (both sides).

Former user of a Tibhar Samsonov Alpha SGS with Acuda S2 and Bluefire JP01 Turbo.

I must say that Aria has a lot of control and has enough power to drive untill mid distance in full harmony - remember that i am using 2 Xiom Vega Europe, which are not the fastest agressive rubbers you can get.

Pair it with rubbers according to your needs and you will be fine.

It's light weight and a little head heavy with the rubbers glued, but it has not affected anything of my game (ST handle).

I'd say it's very fast for a 5ply and you should not use it as a first custom setup.

I feel that topspin x block and topspin vs topspin are the principal features. Blocking is OK, but as it is fast, you must pay attention to your racket angle. Lets say... You can easily block a shot so fast that the opponent will make a passive shot and you have the chance to kill the point. However, that speed also can make you miss the table.

Summing up: Blade for offensive style, topspin, smash, until mid distance. Has speed but also great control.

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External Review for XIOM Aria on February 17, 2013

Coming from Butterfly Petr Korbel, Aria has more control, less weight (mine is 82 grams), softer feel and lower rebound angle. I think it's great for close to table topspin, block and drive, but lacks power from mid-distance. I've compared Korbel and Aria using Donic Barracuda 2.0 on both. Korbel has more power and maybe a little more spin, with a more direct and stiffer, woodier feel. However I hit the table more consistently with Aria and love the ST handle and low weight.

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External Review for XIOM Aria on December 19, 2012

I found this blade in light weight (around 80-82 g). Compare to Korbel. This blade is faster than Korbel but still maintain the feel and control. Thicker blade provide stronger feel and stiffer but lost some flexible. Recommended for who loved 5-Ply wood and want more power.

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External Review for XIOM Aria on April 16, 2011

I play this blade after many kind of composite in order to gain control in the fast and spiny game.
It work very well on the bh with ternergy 64 max and tenergy 05 fx max on FH. Serve is very decent and returning serve is easy with and less error if we have slight misjudge. On the bh block is excellent, flip is easy, backspin return block is tremendous. On the FH , topspin is easy but not the best but loop and a little bit topspin is best and passive block from opponent is fatal mistake with if counter with hard smash or topspin. To stay topspin to topspin game always is convenient to play with.

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External Review for XIOM Aria on August 20, 2010

When I switched to Aria from a composite blade I immediately noticed improved feeling and a slightly less speed which are great. The FL handle is so comfortable and overall balance is superb.
Currently paired it with TG skyline 3 neo and Vega Europe and I feel this is a good setup for 2 wing looping style.

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External Review for XIOM Aria on December 14, 2009

Its a nice blade for offensive style (Top spin and drive).

The feels and control is about the same stiga tube carbo.

Mine is set with Omega I and stiga Innova Ultra light.

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External Review for XIOM Aria on August 24, 2009

Very fast blade as all wood. Probably this in one of the fastest all-wood blades. But, as fast blade, it feels quite soft.

If you have used slow blades such as Stiga Allround Classic, you may think that this blade is too fast. But, if your current blade is Butterfly Korbel class, Aria will give you the same control and the more power. In this case, you will be greatly satisfied. If you have used faster carbon blades, you will experience the same power and more feel/control.

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