Weight
85g
Thickness
5mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
156x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Calix
Nexy Calix delivers a unique 'dual impact' playing experience, blending distinct characteristics for both soft touch and powerful attacks. This thin, flexible 7-ply hybrid blade excels in control and spin generation, offering a sensitive feel with surprising top-end speed. Its construction merges traditional wood feedback with modern carbon performance, making it a versatile choice for offensive and all-round players who prioritize precise placement and varied play.
The Nexy Calix features a 7-ply construction with two layers of carbon integrated between wood plies. This construction contributes to its dual impact characteristic, providing flexibility and feel from the wood layers while adding speed and power through the carbon. The thin profile combined with this hybrid construction results in significant dwell time and control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Nexy Calix offers a speed rating around 8.0, positioning it firmly in the OFF category. It provides multiple gears, delivering a faster top-end speed when striking with full power. Our testing shows it's faster than many ALL+ blades and provides sufficient pace for offensive play, especially when paired with modern rubbers, making it a versatile choice for controlled attacking.
Control is a standout feature of the Nexy Calix, with consistently high ratings. Its thin, flexible construction combined with excellent dwell time allows for exceptional ball placement and touch, particularly in the short game and during blocking. This high level of control makes it ideal for players who prioritize precision and consistency in every shot.
Nexy Calix offers a sensitive, tactile feel characterized by noticeable vibrations that provide excellent feedback. This tactile sensation helps players judge the ball and execute precise shots, with more dwell time compared to stiffer blades, allowing intimate engagement between ball, rubber, and blade.
Due to its construction and flexibility, the Nexy Calix tends to produce a medium-high throw angle on shots, particularly loops. This characteristic helps players clear the net with heavy topspin and can make powerful attacking shots difficult for opponents to return.
The blade's thin, flexible construction combined with its hybrid composition results in longer dwell time. This extended ball contact is crucial for generating heavy spin on loops and maintaining control during touch shots and blocks.
Nexy Calix shows significant flexibility that contributes to its excellent dwell time and spin-generating capabilities. This flexibility allows the blade to bend and kick upon impact, adding power to strokes, particularly during looping attacks.
The Calix provides good feedback through vibrations that are present but not overly intrusive. These vibrations contribute to the blade's sensitive feel without causing discomfort during play, offering useful tactile information without distraction.
Nexy Calix is regarded as a blade of good to excellent quality. Players often praise its attractive appearance and well-executed construction, with the finish and materials contributing to a positive experience. While the thin profile requires careful handling, the overall build quality and durability are frequently commended by users.
Technology
Nexy Calix is engineered with 'Dual Impact' technology, a design philosophy providing two distinct playing characteristics within a single blade. This is achieved through a unique construction balancing a thin, flexible wood core with embedded carbon fiber layers. The blade's thinness (around 5.0mm) enhances flexibility and dwell time, promoting exceptional spin and control. Carefully placed carbon layers add a noticeable speed and power boost during aggressive, high-impact shots, creating a responsive second gear. This construction aims to offer the tactile feedback and control of traditional wood blades while incorporating the performance benefits of composite materials.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Butterfly Viscaria is frequently compared to the Nexy Calix as both are hybrid blades with carbon layers. However, the Calix is notably thinner and more flexible, offering more dwell time and a different feel. While the Viscaria is often perceived as faster, the Calix provides superior control, spin, and a more sensitive, wood-like feel. Players who find the Viscaria too stiff or lacking in dwell time might find the Calix a suitable alternative.