Xiom Omega IV Elite

This rubber is very soft. If it is 1.8, you don’t feel the sponge of the rubber like you are playing with the topsheet only. The throw angle is medium, spin is very good, speed is slow, and control is very good. This rubber would be good for stiff, fast, hard blades or very fast balsa carbon blades.

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Definitely a soft sponge. When properly executed, I was rewarded with a distinctive click. Although some complain that the Omega IV Elite lacks speed, I found my drives were not noticeably slower than with the Andro Rasant I used previously. I made this rubber change because I found the new poly balls were so much more difficult to spin effectively and I found it resolved that issue very nicely, adding some much-needed dwell time to my FH shots. After playing with this rubber for a couple of months, I found that the sponge softened further and the liveliness of the rubber suffered, so I would have to downgrade the durability. I put it on the FH of a Xiom Hayabusa ZXi, and looping with it was a beautiful thing.

This rubber excels in generating spin but is firmer than its rating suggests. It is a versatile rubber but has a significant issue with durability.

Within a month of use, a significant portion of the rubber (0.75 inches) along the edge tore off, rendering it ineligible for tournament play. While the rubber offers exceptional spin and catapult effect, the sheet material itself is overly brittle and susceptible to damage.

Yesterday I tried my new O4E (black 2.0mm) on forehand. My first impressions are excellent. My forehand drives became more consistent immediately. The flying arc of the ball is marvelous. The Big Window Effect exists really! :-).

Good rubber for backhand (spin and control).
Speed less than Rasant Powersponge, T80FX, and Cornilleau Target Sound.
I do not feel this like an offensive rubber.
Recommended for all-around players or to use with an OFF+ blade.

Spin and control, control and spin. And yes, the ball feel is great!

I put this rubber (2mm black) on my backhand on an allround blade (Yasaka Gatien Extra 3D). The rubber could still generate good speed and a fantastic amount of spin. I was very surprised with the control on service return and when I hit heavy spinny loops. Counterloops and blocks are a breeze. The rubber definitely improved my game and I could flick easily, side and topspin easily and the spin on the serves was great. I’m not changing anytime soon!

The sound it makes is not annoying.

The only con I could find is that it was much too slow for my forehand.

Edit: After playing with this for 8 weeks, the rubber was still very spinny but the sponge had lost the speed glue effect completely and the rubber became really unbearably slow.

I’m using MAX on Tenaly Acoustic as an RPB (reverse pendulum backhand) rubber. I used to have problems getting the ball over the net with my RPB, but after I tried this rubber the problem was fixed. It opens loops like a breeze, produces beautiful curves, and lands the ball beautifully.

The only con I could find is that the soft sponge absorbs power too much, making drives and blocks quite slow.

This rubber is absolutely recommended for beginners!

This rubber is of excellent quality. I previously used Tibhar Numbus sound, another very soft rubber, but this one provides significantly better spin and control on my balsa frame. However, on my New dotec ovtcharov all+ frame, it felt too soft, prompting me to switch to victas v01 limber.

Have been playing with Chinese brick rubbers before (Palio CJ8000 36-38 is much harder than this. XO4E is 40 degrees, mentioned Palio ~ 47-48), but this feels faster than previous versions.

For opponents, it is harder to take my shots because of spin and angle changing after touching the table.

Good blocks and passive game away from the table. Topspin to topspin didn’t try yet, but “empty” ball looping is easy. Also noticed that looping backspin is better and pips out looping is also good.

Hope this effect will stay and this is not just an effect from changing rubbers.

The sponge is soft, providing a good level of control. The rubber sheet is spiny and medium fast, making it suitable for both offensive and defensive play. It offers excellent control, particularly when chopping and blocking, making it a versatile option for both forehand and backhand strokes. I have personally used this rubber and found it to be very effective.

This is not a soft rubber. I don’t know why this rubber has been rated as soft by raters. I’ve played with it, and I’m sure this rubber has a medium sponge. I’m disappointed that I was fooled by the rating scale.

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I have compared this Xiom rubber to the Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft as BH-rubbers on a Stiga Hybrid Wood penhold blade, using 2.0 mm thickness on both rubbers.

The Rakza 7 Soft feels slightly faster, while the Xiom has a slight edge in spin. Both rubbers are very spinny, so you will not feel like you’re lacking in that department whichever you choose.

Control is excellent for both rubbers. However, the Xiom is VERY soft, probably the softest rubber I’ve tried. It’s actually a little too soft for my taste, as it can feel a little mushy sometimes, like it’s bottoming out. The Rakza is more medium-soft, with a more crispy feel to it.

Both rubbers are light, about the same weight, which was slightly surprising. I figured the Xiom would feel lighter due to the softer sponge.

When playing RPB, both rubbers excel at the same thing; giving a hard curve with that great snapping catapult effect off the table. They are also fantastic for sidespin flicks as well as playing further off the table.

I ended up sticking with the Rakza because I feel more comfortable with the slightly firmer feel. Both are great rubbers though and fit the same profile; soft rubbers aimed at working more with spin and control than outright speed. That’s not to say they’re slow though, they’re still tensor rubbers after all.

Excelente goma para atacar. La prefiero a la Tenergy 64. Ambas tienen buena velocidad y buen spin. La Omega Elite es más económica y me dio más control en la madera que uso (Black Devil).

Excelente para el forehand, bloquea muy bien. Buenos spin en los saques, topspins agresivos. Buena para flips. 100% recomendada.

After getting back to play with Acuda S3, I found that I much prefer to play with S3 rather than the Elite. While the Elite version is marketed as the softest of Omega IV, it did not feel soft to me at all. In contrast, I found the S3 to be much softer and easier to play with. As a result, I will stick with S3 instead of the Elite.

When I press my finger on the rubber, it feels too soft. However, when I hit the ball with it, it doesn’t feel mushy at all! It doesn’t have a loud clicking sound like other soft rubbers.

It’s the fastest soft rubber I’ve used. It’s even faster than Acuda S3. It has more catapult effects. However, I like the loud clicking sound of Acuda S3.

The best of backhand!

This rubber is a good choice for backhand players who want to generate a lot of spin and control. It provides an excellent grip on the ball, making it easy to generate a wide variety of shots. It is also very durable, making it a good choice for players who play a lot of matches.

Overall, this rubber is a great choice for backhand players who want to improve their spin and control. It is also very durable, making it a good choice for players who play a lot of matches.

I think there is a problem with this database since it is saying that this rubber is not a tensor rubber. I bought it and found out that this Xiom rubber is indeed a tensor rubber.

This rubber is a bit difficult to control at first because of the tensor technology, but once you figure out how to use it, it is all about control. Its speed is just medium, its spin is very good, and its control is perfect. It also has a medium-low throw angle but it’s not so good when it comes to close-to-table play since it has tension properties. But overall, this blade is really good.

This rubber is particularly soft, even softer than Butterfly’s Solcion. It creates immense spin; once the ball sinks into the sponge, the spin produced is substantial. Your loops will have a strong hook, lifting the ball significantly and catapulting it back down the table. Regarding spin, it’s as grippy or even grippier than any Tenergy rubbers. The rubber generates a clicking sound as if it’s been glued, providing a pleasant sensation. For loopers, this rubber has the Tenergy feel and a very soft sponge. It is highly durable. On flat drives, the trajectory is assertive, with a potent kick and immense spin. For loopers, this rubber is an excellent option if you enjoy looping. For defenders, it’s a tensor rubber, making it fast to chop with. I paired it with a Joo Se Hyuk blade and initially found it very fast, but I quickly gained control. It doesn’t require excessive effort. It’s highly durable and hardly requires cleaning. It’s definitely not overpriced, making it a great alternative to Tenergy. Overall, it’s an excellent rubber. Pair it with a stiff blade (I recommend Xiom, which is very price-worthy), and you’ll have one of the best setups available.

Great rubber for developing players.
Good spin and high control due to its soft sponge.
Nice and controllable topspins.
For advanced players, it may be slow.
However, the speed depends on the blade.
On a slow blade, it’s very slow.
Overall, this is a great rubber.

I have been using this rubber on a Petr Korbel blade on both sides for about 10 months. I participate in local tournaments at an amateur level. It has enough speed for a beginner player, but since the shooting angle is high, some of my shots can go off the table. I don’t know if it’s worth the money, but it’s a good rubber for me.