The Korean manufacturer Xiom develops not only high-quality rubbers but also excellent table tennis blades. The attention to detail is also evident in the Solo. The blade is extremely well-made and, like all Xiom blades, feels very comfortable in the hand. The lens is also very well integrated into the handle, a detail that other manufacturers unfortunately seem to neglect.
The Solo is a blade from XIOM's Novus series and, together with the , belongs to the Tourwood blades. The Diva is the more controlled, five-ply blade, and the Solo is the powerful, seven-ply big brother.
The Solo is a classic seven-ply offensive blade without additional materials. The feel is relatively soft, so spin players should take notice. The blade combines high speed reserves with a sensitive feel for maximum spin development. This makes the Solo an excellent choice for combination with slightly harder rubbers such as the Vega Pro or the Omega VII Asia, offering a lot of power and penetration even from mid-distance.