Weight
85g
Thickness
6.15mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
158x152
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Zeta Offensive Plus
Xiom Zeta Offensive Plus is a high-performance blade built for aggressive attackers. Its 5+2 ply hybrid construction with carbon layers delivers a potent mix of explosive speed, heavy spin, and surprising control. Engineered for fast-paced rallies, it excels at powerful loop drives and decisive smashes while maintaining enough touch for precise short game and blocking. The stiff, responsive feel and enlarged sweet spot provide consistent performance, making it an ideal weapon for advanced players looking to maximize their offensive potential.
The 5+2 construction strategically places two carbon layers between five wood layers. This combination provides the blade's characteristic stiffness and speed, while the wood plies contribute to the overall feel and control. The carbon layers also help enlarge the sweet spot and enhance energy transfer for more powerful shots.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Zeta Offensive Plus is renowned for its exceptional speed, consistently ranking at the top end of the spectrum. The carbon layers in its construction facilitate explosive power for loop drives and smashes. Many players find it to be one of Xiom's fastest blades, providing a significant advantage for dominating offensive rallies and finishing points decisively.
For an offensive blade of this speed class, the Zeta Offensive Plus offers a respectable and usable level of control. Players report good precision for looping, blocking, and inside-the-table strokes. However, TTSensei experts note that its high pace can be challenging to harness for beginners, especially when paired with very fast rubbers, indicating a need for developed technique to fully exploit its potential.
The blade provides a medium-hard, direct feel that offers a clear connection to the ball while retaining enough subtlety for spin generation. This balanced sensation contributes to good feedback without feeling overly harsh on impact.
Based on its speed and dwell characteristics, the blade typically produces a medium-high throw angle, which is ideal for executing powerful looping arcs and aggressive topspin shots.
Zeta Offensive Plus provides a good dwell time, allowing players to grip the ball effectively to generate heavy spin on serves and topspin shots. This characteristic is well-balanced with its inherent speed, ensuring the ball still rebounds quickly off the blade surface.
As expected for a stiff, offensive carbon blade, flexibility is low. This rigidity is fundamental to its high speed and power output, though it means it has significantly less flex and dwell compared to softer, all-wood blades.
The blade transmits a medium level of vibration, which contributes to its direct feel and clear ball feedback. The carbon layers help communicate these sensations, allowing players to sense ball contact and make fine adjustments during play.
This blade is praised for its excellent build quality, craftsmanship, and finish. The materials, including the wood and carbon layers, contribute to a durable and high-performing product. Many players specifically highlight the comfort and design of the handles, which are considered among the best in Xiom's blade lineup.
Technology
Xiom Zeta Offensive Plus utilizes a 5+2 ply construction, integrating two layers of proprietary X-Carbon between five wood veneers. This X-Carbon material is designed to provide power with a direct feel and clear vibration feedback. The manufacturing process includes a fast-drying technique that contributes to a lighter overall wood weight. The design philosophy balances the characteristics of European wood with modern carbon, resulting in an attack-oriented blade that features a soft carbon fleece layer for enhanced playability.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Zeta Offensive Plus is often directly compared to the Butterfly Viscaria. Our testing shows it matches or comes very close to the Viscaria's renowned speed. Both are highly regarded offensive carbon blades favored by attacking players, suggesting a very similar high-performance playing profile for loopers and hitters.
Xiom Feel AX
This blade is frequently compared to the Xiom Feel AX. Players report that while the Zeta Offensive Plus feels noticeably faster and more direct, it maintains a similar ease of looping and a comparable overall feel. It's considered a logical step up in speed and power while retaining good control for players familiar with the Feel AX.