Weight
90.5g
Thickness
5.9mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x152
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Omega Tour
Xiom Omega Tour is an offensive table tennis blade designed for players seeking a balanced blend of speed, control, and dwell time. Its 7-ply all-wood construction, featuring Xiom's proprietary JOINTLESS® veneer technology, delivers a consistent feel and performance. This blade excels in allround topspin play and aggressive spin-oriented attacks, offering good feedback and comfortable dwell time. A versatile option for intermediate to advanced players, it provides a harmonious balance between stiffness and flexibility to enhance offensive capabilities.
Omega Tour features a 7-ply construction with alternating hard and soft wood veneers in a symmetrical pattern: Rosewood, Ayous, Ebony, Ayous, Ebony, Ayous, Rosewood. This composition balances stiffness for power with flexibility for feel and dwell time, creating a versatile offensive blade.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Omega Tour is generally classified as an OFF- (Offensive Minus) blade, with a speed rating around 8.7 out of 10. It delivers fast and powerful performance suitable for aggressive attacking play, yet maintains commendable control for an offensive blade, making it versatile for various offensive strategies.
Despite its offensive positioning, Omega Tour receives consistent praise for its control. It has good feedback and handles precise shots well, making it suitable for those who prioritize accuracy alongside offensive power. It works well for an offensive-minded allround game.
Omega Tour delivers a stiff and fast feel characteristic of its 7-ply wood construction, providing direct feedback beneficial for precise shots. However, it maintains enough dwell time for effective spin generation, creating a well-balanced feel that suits offensive players seeking both power and touch.
Omega Tour features a slightly higher than neutral throw angle. This characteristic aids in producing looping shots with good arc and depth, complementing its offensive capabilities and making it effective for spin-oriented attacks.
Players report good dwell time with Omega Tour, allowing for significant spin generation and offering a tactile feel during strokes. This extended contact time benefits both looping and controlled attacking shots, contributing to its allround offensive capabilities.
Omega Tour is described as a stiff blade, contributing to its speed and direct feel. However, the 7-ply construction offers a notable balance between stiffness and flexibility, allowing for sufficient dwell time for spin generation while maintaining offensive characteristics.
The stiff nature of the 7-ply wood construction suggests moderate vibration. Our testing shows players sometimes notice a high-pitched note on powerful shots, indicating some vibration is present, but it's generally not described as excessive or detrimental to overall control.
Build quality of Omega Tour shows some variability. While the fundamental wood veneer construction is generally sound and the finish is often praised, TTSensei experts note occasional reports of minor handle fit issues, such as badges or logos not being properly secured. This suggests potential inconsistencies in finishing details.
Technology
Xiom Omega Tour utilizes Xiom's proprietary JOINTLESS® veneer technology, a trademarked process ensuring the blade is crafted from single-piece wood veneers. This method eliminates traditional jointing, which is claimed to enhance consistency in performance, feel, and structural integrity. The 7-ply all-wood construction is specifically designed to optimize the balance between speed, control, and dwell time, creating a reliable platform for offensive table tennis play.
Similar Blades
Loki Arthur Ebony K7 Ebony
TTSensei experts note the Loki Arthur Ebony K7 Ebony is mentioned as having very similar construction to Omega Tour, suggesting it could be a comparable alternative for players seeking a similar feel and performance profile in an offensive blade.