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₩69,000

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XIOM

NOVUS Stradivarius

Name: NOVUS Stradivarius
Brand: XIOM
Price: 95000 KRW
Availability: InStock

A blade using high-elasticity, low-vibration aramid carbon. Known for a soft feel and excellent control.

Performance

XIOM NOVUS official, 1-5

About this product

Alone in the NOVUS line it uses koto five-ply with aramid carbon, putting it in a different family from the three hinoki blades.

Aramid is the less lively, more gripping end of the carbon spectrum. That is why this is classed all-round rather than attacking, and the thin 5.7mm build pushes it further the same way.

At ₩95,000 it is inexpensive for a blade with carbon in it. If you want to try carbon without the experience of the ball flying off uncontrollably, this is a reasonable place to start.

Conversely, if you are coming specifically for carbon speed, it will feel flat. Pace is not what this blade is for.

What the numbers say

Outer 5-ply Koto + 2 Aramid-Carbon plies 5.7mm. Its sharpness of 10.0 ranks 1 of 8 blades, among the very highest. Its control, by contrast, is 5.0 — on the low side. Based on the manufacturer’s published figures.

This paragraph is not a copied review — it is generated from the figures and rankings collected on this site, and changes when they do.

Full specifications

Playing style	All-round
Grip type	Shakehand
Construction	5-ply Koto + 2 Aramid-Carbon plies
Carbon position	Outer
Plies	7
Blade size	157 × 149mm
Thickness	5.7 mm
Weight	87 g
Handle types	FL, ST
Made in	China