Weight
93.5g
Thickness
10.65mm
Plies
1-ply
Head Size
161.5x133
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
Hibi-O Tour JP
Xiom Hibi-O Tour JP is a premium Japanese penhold blade crafted for the player who demands the finest. It's built from a single ply of Special Class A Honmasa Kiso Hinoki, a rare wood aged for 250 years and selected from less than 5% of the total supply. This 'King of Woods' delivers a distinctive, clear sound and vibration on impact, offering a powerful yet precise offensive experience. Its unique head shape facilitates fast wrist action and smooth transitions, making it ideal for advanced penhold attackers seeking a direct connection with the ball.
This is a monoplay blade, consisting of a single piece of Kiso Hinoki wood. This minimalist, traditional construction allows the natural properties of the premium wood to dictate the blade's performance characteristics directly.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade is built for high-speed offensive play. Its single-ply Hinoki construction provides a very direct and fast response, enabling aggressive topspin loops and powerful drives. The rating reflects its classification as an Offensive++ blade, perfectly suited for players who prioritize attacking speed.
Despite its impressive speed, the Hibi-O Tour JP offers commendable control. This is a direct result of the exceptional quality of the Kiso Hinoki wood and precise craftsmanship. Players find they can execute tactical placements and maintain consistency even during fast rallies, without sacrificing precision.
The blade provides a firm feel with excellent tactile feedback. Players report a bright, clear sound and distinct vibration upon impact, characteristic of high-quality Hinoki, offering a direct and communicative connection with the ball.
The combination of a fast blade with high-quality spin-friendly wood typically produces a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates powerful, penetrating shots with good arc.
The single-ply Hinoki construction typically offers a good dwell time, balancing the blade's inherent speed with sufficient ball contact for effective spin generation.
While primarily a firm and fast blade, the single-ply Hinoki construction offers a balanced flex. This provides enough stiffness for powerful drives while allowing a degree of bend for spin creation during loops.
Kiso Hinoki wood is known for transmitting vibrations clearly. This provides distinct feedback to the player's hand, contributing significantly to the blade's overall feel and sense of control.
The build quality is exceptional. Using only the finest Special Class A Honmasa Kiso Hinoki and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship results in a flawless finish, excellent durability, and a premium feel that players consistently praise.
Technology
The technology is rooted in supreme material selection and traditional craftsmanship. The blade uses 'Special Class A Honmasa Kiso Hinoki,' a rare variant comprising less than 5% of the total supply. This wood, aged 250 years and sourced from Japan's Kiso mountains, is prized for its superior density, speed, acoustic properties, and vibration. The 'Tour' designation means only the absolute best pieces are selected. The meticulous manufacturing process focuses on unlocking the wood's innate qualities, resulting in an unparalleled playing experience defined by its distinctive sound and clear feedback.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Cypress G-Max
Both are acclaimed single-ply Hinoki masterpieces, but they approach the Jpen style differently. Our testing shows the Hibi-O Tour JP has a more modern, ogival head shape optimized for the poly ball, while the Cypress G-Max is more traditional and square-shaped. They offer different interpretations of power and feel within the premium Hinoki category.
Xiom Power Hinoki
Players report the Hibi-O Tour JP provides a brighter, clearer sound and allows for more precise stroke execution compared to the Xiom Power Hinoki. The Tour JP's select-grade wood and construction offer a step up in feedback and control.