Weight
95g
Thickness
10.75mm
Plies
1-ply
Head Size
162x135
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Head-Heavy
KATANA Platinum CP
Xiom KATANA Platinum CP is a premium single-ply Chinese penhold blade crafted from Honmasa Kiso Hinoki wood. Designed for aggressive, close-to-the-table play, it features a rounded head and a head-heavy balance that delivers powerful drives and crisp blocks. The blade is renowned for its exceptional sound, clear vibration feedback, and high-quality Japanese craftsmanship, offering a unique blend of speed and control for serious offensive players.
This is a single-ply blade crafted entirely from a select piece of Honmasa Kiso Hinoki wood. This construction delivers a direct feel, distinctive sound at impact, and a balanced combination of speed and control.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Xiom KATANA Platinum CP is an extremely fast blade. Its single-ply Hinoki construction and thickness allow for powerful drives and quick attacks, making it ideal for offensive players who want to overwhelm opponents with sheer speed.
Despite its high speed, this blade offers a commendable level of control, especially for a fast, single-ply design. This allows players to execute precise shots and blocks, which is crucial for effective close-to-the-table offensive play.
The feel is crisp and direct with clear resonance and minimal vibration. Players report a high-fidelity sensation that provides excellent feedback while maintaining enough softness to aid in topspin generation.
Players report a medium throw angle that can become slightly higher with certain rubbers. This characteristic facilitates topspin execution and helps create effective attacking arcs.
While being a 1-ply Hinoki blade, the dwell time is not as long as might be expected, particularly when playing from distance. This creates more direct ball contact rather than deep absorption, contributing to speed but making heavy spin generation more challenging.
The blade is quite stiff due to its single-ply, thick Hinoki construction. This stiffness contributes directly to its speed and efficient power transfer during strokes.
This blade transmits very little vibration, providing a clean and direct feel upon impact. This characteristic enhances precision and gives players a clear sense of ball contact.
Crafted from select, high-grade Honmasa Kiso Hinoki wood, this blade represents premium quality. The craftsmanship is consistently praised, with excellent build quality and attention to detail evident in every aspect.
Technology
Xiom KATANA Platinum CP represents traditional blade-making at its finest, focusing on the inherent qualities of premium Honmasa Kiso Hinoki wood. Known as the 'King of Woods,' Kiso Hinoki is celebrated for its beautiful grain, distinct acoustic resonance, and unique vibration transmission. The 'Platinum' designation signifies selection of only the highest quality woods within this category, chosen for optimal weight, speed, and aesthetic appeal. This mono-ply construction emphasizes direct power transfer and a crisp feel, creating a high-performance tool specifically designed for aggressive penhold players who value traditional craftsmanship.
Similar Blades
Xiom Katana Platinum Japanese Penhold
This alternative from the same series shares the single-ply Kiso Hinoki construction, suggesting similar playing characteristics in speed and feel. The primary difference is the handle type—Japanese penhold rather than Chinese penhold—making it tailored to different grip preferences while maintaining the core performance attributes.