Xiom Omega IV Pro

Tensor

94 Reviews

#1November 2022

I’ve been using this rubber for 2 weeks. I purchased it after trying it once on a Viscaria blade in our club. I liked the feel and control it had, as well as looping close-mid distance.

However, it performs quite differently on my Petr Korbel blade. I like control and feel when playing close to the table, and chopping and driving are both good.

Looping was a disappointment. Maybe I don’t have enough skill, or maybe it’s the combination with this particular blade model, but I cannot generate enough spin on it. I could hit flat, smash, but producing a high-quality spiny loop is too difficult.

I compare it with Tenergy 05, which I had before. Because of the loop quality, I decided to switch to another rubber (T19) and it seems to be much better now.

#2October 2021

Excellent spin production: This rubber provides exceptional spin, allowing for precise and powerful shots.

Excellent speed production: With the appropriate stroke technique, this rubber can generate impressive speed for aggressive play.

Control: Despite its high spin capabilities, this rubber exhibits remarkable control. It is not overly sensitive to incoming spin, providing stability and predictability in various playing situations.

Recommendation: Highly recommended for the backhand, where it combines spin, control, and power for effective defense and counterattacking.

#3September 2019

Played in max thickness on Xiom Zetro Quad and Septear on forehand. Personally, I didn’t like it on backhand as the throw was too low for me to backhand loop with confidence. It would be good if you were just looking to push safe, block passive, and punchblock on the backhand. It matches well with soft blades, particularly hinoki top. It has the most similar feeling to speed glued Bryce that I have found. However, like speed glued Bryce, I found that this lower throw rubber forced me to play one way: get into topspin ASAP, offensively, and fast until the point ends. This is where the rubber shines, although I prefer newer generation rubbers where the topsheet grabs the ball more and allows a more varied and enjoyable table tennis experience.

For comparison purposes which may be helpful for others: lighter weight, a touch slower, less spin at low-medium speed/serves, lower throw than Rasant Powergrip 2.1. This is faster, more spinnier, more click feeling, catapult, similar throw to than Palio AK47 Max. As AK47 Red is slower and noticeably lighter, this may give the impression that it has a higher throw vs Omega IV Pro, though only because you can brush and hit harder with AK47 Red

#4June 2019

A relatively firm and grippy topsheet combines with a firm sponge (47.5 ESN hardness) to give high spin and speed potential. Paired with a Petr Korbel blade, it gives consistent results on flicks, pushes, smashes, loops, and hits. Lifting backspin is effective. The ball does not slip off the rubber even in humid weather and when loop driving with a very closed racket face. Offensive shots, properly executed, will simply skid and shoot off the opponent’s side!

It may not be helpful to beginners because sound stroke mechanics are required. One needs to hit into the rubber for best results. For the improving player, this rubber gives clear feedback in feel and sound.

Compared to Xiom Vega Pro, the chief difference is that Vega Pro has a supple topsheet, even though both Vega Pro and Omega lV Pro have the same published sponge hardness. With Vega Pro, the feel is like the ball ‘plays’ on the rubber for a moment before shooting out. With the Omega lV Pro, the feel is more immediate.

The rubber is priced approximately 25% cheaper than the latest tensors. My rubber had to be replaced after about 90 hours.

Though this rubber has been around for 10 years, it is still an excellent attacking rubber for intermediate players.

#5May 2018

Good rubber, but it lacks spin compared to the Tenergy series. For spin, Tenergy > Xiom.

However, for control and blocking, I prefer this rubber. It’s easier to counter-spin with BH than with Tenergy 64.

The speed and bounce/loop are similar to T64, but the throw angle is a bit lower.
Overall, I prefer this rubber.

#6December 2017

Great rubber for an offensive game. I found it slightly better than MX-P. It took me no time to adjust to using it. It retains spin even when hitting a topspin with full speed. It also generates a lot of spin during serves. Highly recommended!

#7April 2017

Impressive rubber. I used it in the backhand position with a DHS TG7 blade.

#8April 2016

I have Omega IV Pro on Adidas Challenge Speed and Xiom Zetro Quad C-Pen blades. I am reluctant to use T05 because of my playing style and personal preference. I have and like T80 very much glued on harder blades.

Omega IV Pro is an excellent offensive rubber, spinny, speedy, and with great control in blocks. IMO Xiom is a great company with exciting new products (great R&D). Sometimes they introduce their products too fast paced.

#9March 2016

I don’t really like this rubber on my BH (Tibhar SPW blade). I think the sponge is too hard for me. Maybe it would be much better on FH.

It’s fast and hard, and it lacks a nice feeling. It can produce nice spin, but it requires very good technique in my opinion.

#10February 2016

This rubber is perfect for topspin and aggressive play. I love it.

#11December 2015

Hard rubber is great in speed and blocking, rebounding in a straight line. However, I did not like its serve.

#12February 2015

This is a very fast rubber that can produce heavy spin when needed. The greatest strength of this rubber is its ability to consistently generate powerful topspins with a strong forehand stroke.

However, the forehand stroke is best executed when combined with a forceful turning motion of the body. This makes it an excellent forehand rubber that boasts exceptional durability, eliminating the need for frequent replacements. I have personally used a sheet for six months, with training for tournaments amounting to approximately 10 hours per week, and it still performs like new.

#13November 2014

Very nice rubber with only one caveat: it lacks some spin. However, all other attributes are highly rated.

#14November 2014

Pros:

  • Awesome spin

Cons:

  • Hard to control
#15October 2014

You can put this rubber on your forehand (FH) or backhand (BH). It is considered an “easy to use” rubber, but to achieve its full potential, you need to have a good swing stroke.

It has good control, dynamic linearity, and is lenient for all types of players. To create a decent heavy loop or topspin, the ball should be deep enough on the top sheet and penetrate adequately to interact with its black carbo sponge. In short, proper dwell of the ball on this rubber should be accomplished for you to create a good spin.

It is perfect for stiff hard blades.

#16June 2014

I am around 1500 rating and use this rubber in 2.0 on FH on a Xiom Aria blade (5-ply wood). Coming from Vega Pro, Omega IV Pro has a noticeably harder sponge and faster speed. When flat hitting, you get a satisfying crack of the sponge and when looping a nice click.

Flat hits, smashes, and blocks: This rubber performs really well here. Blocks borrow all of the speed and spin of the opponent’s shot, and propel the ball back on the table. Smashes and drives are fun and satisfying.

Push: The fast speed and hard sponge make service return harder to control, but the pushes are spinny and fast. After some adjustment, I could drop them short over the net too. Requires a lot of finesse for the short game.

Loop: Like Vega Pro, this rubber grabs the ball and imparts tremendous spin. The sponge adds a lot more speed than Vega Pro. The result is lethal loops, but if you make sub-optimal contact, you’ll be punished.

Update: This rubber is incredibly powerful, but just too fast for me to manage. I went back to Vega Pro and am much more confident now.

#17March 2014

I used this as my FH rubber for the last 3 years. It has very good spin, speed, and low throw. Loops dip after hitting the other side of the table. I didn’t think I would find a better one, but I have recently switched to Omega V Tour. Omega V Tour has more gears and more control than IV Pro, although it does not have the same destructive power. IV Pro is a very good rubber and is suited for aggressive attack.

#18April 2013

Excellent FH rubber for attacking style!

#19February 2013

Effortless looping.
Low serves.
Incredible speed.
Very nice rubber from Xiom!
Makes a good FH rubber, but would probably pair better as a backhand to Sigma Europe.

#20December 2012

It is fantastic rubber. Very spinny, good speed. It offers a much better feel and lasts longer than any Tenergy series.

However, I have a problem. This rubber bulges up a little bit around the edge of the blade 2-3 days after gluing. I have tried different blades and different glue on this rubber, but the result is the same.

I don’t know if it is only this rubber’s problem or not. My friend has Omega Asia and does not have this issue.

Is there anyone who has the same problem?

#21October 2012

Very soft, very speedy for drives.

#22October 2012

One of the best rubbers on the market! It is definitely a top 5 choice.

#23September 2012

This rubber is for pros only.

#24July 2012

Muy buena goma. La prefiero por sobre las Tennergy, ya que dan un estilo de juego casi similar pero con una goma más liviana y más económica. Me siento muy a gusto con ella para el backhand. Me da gran confiabilidad para atacar o cortar, excelente para bloquear y excelente sonido (si les gusta).

#25June 2012

This is my FH rubber on DHS Power-G PG7. I was debating between this and Tenergy 05, and I’m glad I went with this one. I find this rubber very similar to Tenergy 05, but it is half the cost.

However, I can say this is definitely more speed and spin than a Sriver G2 FX, and it is also cheaper.

#26June 2012

One of the best rubbers I have used! It provides great speed, spin, control, and has an optimal sponge hardness. The rubber suits all types of playing styles, whether close, mid, or far from the table. I use this rubber on my backhand on a Hinoki Shake Swift Blade (medium) with a 5-ply hinoki construction.

#27May 2012

Too fast for me. I sold it after 2 sessions of practice.

#28April 2012

I think the sponge is quite good, and the top surface may create some spin. However, it cannot replace Tenergy05.

If you are interested in this rubber, you may also try the LKT Black Power. It is similar to this.

#29April 2012

The best rubber for me as a J Pen player. I am using it right now. I have no complaints at all. I love it.

#30March 2012

I used this on my Forehand (FH) with the Schager Carbon blade. It offers better spin than Tenergy 05 FX, Acuda S1, and Boost TX. This rubber excels for mid and close-to-the-table play, featuring a medium throw angle. It is recommended for hard blades.

While it may not match the speed and smash capabilities of Acuda S1, it is an excellent choice for short-term use (around 4 months) due to its affordability. If you seek a substitute for Tenergy (considered the best rubber), this option is worth considering due to its lower price point.

#31March 2012

Would this rubber be a good match with a Joola carbon blade like Joola MC1 PR or Joola Wing Passion Extreme?

Quick reply, please! Thanks!

#32February 2012

The rubber provides good speed and very good spin. It excels in drives and mid table game. The block and push are also very good. However, due to the bouncy nature of the rubber, it may not be suitable for play near the net. This may be attributed to my technique.

#33February 2012

Great rubber in terms of spin and speed. Control is also good for close-to-table play but decreases slightly at mid distances.

#34February 2012

Good rubber!!!.

#35January 2012

Before I bought this rubber, I thought I couldn’t play with it because it would be too hard for me since I always use soft rubbers. However, after I tried it, all I can say is that it is not hard at all. Unlike Chinese rubber, I can press my finger on it so easily. The topsheet is very soft, but the sponge is a bit harder. It gives me a great feel on loops, drives, blocks, serves. Very fast. Probably the fastest rubber I ever played with. It provides more speed and spin than Vega pro.

#36January 2012

This is an awesome rubber. If you hit the ball with hard top spin, it will produce a super fast, low throw angle ball to your opponent’s side. This rubber compliments my T05.

#37November 2011

I play both pen grip and shakehand style. After a 36-year hiatus, I resumed playing 18 months ago.

I sought out a Chinese rubber that would provide spin, speed, and control. The closest options I found were the G999 and Yinhe Moon Pro. I then experimented with the Hammond Beta Pro and Xiom Omega IV Pro. Both rubbers deliver the vicious sidespin I used to possess.

The Omega IV Pro, in particular, has an impressive kick. Contrary to some experiences, it embodies the Mark V rubber’s qualities, refined to create an exceptional attack and defense weapon that instills confidence. It communicates with the ball as you play, making your intentions clear to your opponent.

It excels against bottom spin, allowing for effortless loops from under the table to generate the sidespin mentioned earlier. For pen-grippers, it would be an ideal choice. Unlike Tenergy 05, which I used for an extended period, it is more forgiving and can effectively counter Tenergy opponents.

To me, the Omega IV Pro’s feel, control, spin, and speed create a formidable combination, making it a nightmare for opponents and a powerful tool for its user. Invest in this rubber and experience the thrill of payback.

#38November 2011

It’s an awesome rubber, with more spin and speed than Vega Pro.

#39July 2011

Changed from Bryce to this. They have the same speed, but this has more spin, a lot more control and consistency, better feel, is way more durable, and makes a lot more clicking sounds. This rubber has a lot of potential and should be as popular as Tenergy. Xiom has only been on the international market for five years, but if you’re an attacker of any sort, this rubber can really help you improve your game.

#40May 2011

I changed to this rubber to substitute the too-expensive Tenergy 05, and I am truly surprised. Now, I cannot change to another rubber. It has very good control, spin, and enough speed.

#41April 2011

This is a very fast rubber with very good control. I would prefer this rubber to Tenergy 25 since I play close to the table. Blocks and push blocks are excellent and serve very well, especially when doing disguised pendulum serves. A very good rubber for the offensive player.

However, I do not find it suitable for chops.

#42March 2011

I’ve got Xiom Omega IV Pro 2.0mm on each side of a Xiom Zetro Quad blade. It provides very good control in the short game.

Serves are spinny enough (similar to Vega Pro and Tenergy 05). Brush looping is easy, while powerloops are amazing. It offers lots of dwell time. Blocking and smashing are decent, but the Vega Pro outperforms in these areas.

It is much lighter than Yasaka Rakza 7 and roughly the same weight and hardness as Xiom Vega Pro.

#43January 2011

The Omega PRO rubber is my preferred choice. After using the Omega for a period, I experimented with the Tenergy 05 but ultimately decided to return to the Omega PRO.

Compared to the Tenergy, the Omega PRO offers notably better control and spin, albeit with a slight reduction in speed. These attributes make it an ideal rubber for consistent, attacking play.

I have been using the Omega PRO on a Stradivarius blade, which I believe is an excellent pairing. It provides exceptional feedback along with ample speed and spin. Additionally, the Omega PRO is lighter than the Tenergy, which is a further advantage.

#44December 2010

Owesome spin and control. Very good speed. Very durable topsheet. Low throw angle. Good substitute for Tenergy.

#45December 2010

Top sheet: Hard
Consistency: Excellent, with good control and speed
Spin: Good, with a good window effect
Price: Cheaper than Tenergy, making it a suitable substitute
Personal experience: Paid SGD 55 for the rubber and highly satisfied, with no plans to change rubber choice

#46November 2010

One of the best rubbers for attacking play, it provides very hard spin and good speed, causing many troubles for the opponent. It combines well with Xiom Ignito and BUTTERFLY Timo Boll Spirit and M.Maze

#47November 2010

More spin and speed than Vega Pro. Very durable topsheet, similar to T64 but more elastic. Throw angle is lower than T05 and T64.

#48April 2020

Good quality.

#49October 2017

I purchased these rubbers before, and I like the quality and durability. But with this last purchase, the rubber broke down on the edges so fast. If this is the quality, I will have to find a different type. Less than three weeks and there are tears on the edges. I didn’t even hit the table or anything.

#50April 2017

This rubber provides good control and spin.It is suitable for players of all levels.

#51April 2017

This rubber I like because of its speed and spin, I use it for BH.

#52March 2017

Excelente, recomendo.

#53March 2017

Moved from Hurricane 3 to this one as suggested by my friend with 2.1 mm thickness and oh boy my game has improved a lot. Loops are speedy and accurate. Slow spinny shots are a bit difficult with this. In fact, serves are also not that great as compared to H3; serves are difficult because my blade is also a fast one.
—config—
Xiom Extreme S
Xiom Omega IV (FH)
729/Battle II (BH)

#54March 2017

Lots of power and spin, a bit heavy.

#55February 2017

Hard rubber, great for looping with a powerful FH drive. Probably not for BH. A bit bouncy, but if you loop it, it spins like crazy. My first pick, and I don’t regret it at all.

#56February 2017

Tenergy 05 is too fast on my ZJK super ZLC. I replaced it with Omega IV Pro for forehand. I can have a more steady loop and generate heavy underspin with low arc. An A+ rubber, strongly recommend!

#57February 2017

I have this rubber on a 3W+2 hard carbon blade with 1.8mm thickness.

  1. It’s freakin’ fast on a carbon blade, although it may have some drawbacks on spin, the speed makes up for it.

  2. Blocking is superb.

  3. Playing Chinese full swing stroke with it is like god himself striking your opponent. The ball is so low and so fast, almost impossible to return, especially on a 3rd ball attack.

  4. Spin insensitive.

  5. Great for 3rd ball attack.

Recommended on FH, it’s too fast and hard for the BH side.

#58February 2017

It produces strong spin and is really fast and aggressive. Love it.

#59January 2017

I use it for BH but did not like it for FH. The throw is low as claimed, similar to Tenergy 64, but its properties are NOT like Tenergy. It has a harder feel on active shots than all Tenergy rubber, which can be problematic if you want to try to control the ball a bit more; it’s tough due to less dwell. It does have a tensor, which can win some points, but also the opponent can get used to it after time and it may lose points because of the tensor throwing some balls out of the table. Responds well to topspin mid-table, can easily counterattack unless there is too much topspin. It has an interesting feature on chops; the ball can dig in causing a lot of variation, which can win some points. The drives are good, but at the same time do lack in spin. I found the opponent adjusting quite easily due to that fact.

#60January 2017

Hard rubber with tremendous spin. It doesn’t get affected much by incoming slice/chop. It can be used for backspin, and it can create a large amount of spin. Very powerful in looping as long as you brush with a shoulder high drive or sometimes with flicks.

#61January 2017

I have played this rubber for more than 3 months. Now I can say something:

  1. Power: Not powerful, even much worse than Donic F3. If you want to generate power, you must drive very hard.
  2. Speed: Okay when you hit the ball at the early of bouncing.
  3. Spin: Disappointed. I am quite confused with somebody using this rubber comparing to Tenergy rubber. That’s a joke.

Conclusion: After I used this rubber for more than 3 months, I feel better. But for me, I won’t try this rubber again.

#62October 2016

Very good rubber.

#63September 2016

Very happy with your quick service and delivery. Xiom Omega IV Pro is excellent, and I am really enjoying table tennis with this rubber.

Thanks, TableTennis11.com.

#64March 2016

Product is great! Check out the review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXeO7zyZTvk.

#65March 2016

I bought this rubber as a potential lower-priced replacement for my T5 (used on the FH paired with a classic Butterfly Off+ blade). The Xiom is a little bit slower, but this is more than compensated by its lighter weight, awesome spin, incredible consistency, and better control vs the T5, which have helped my short and medium-range games both offensively and defensively. The only adjustment of significance was getting used to the lower throw angle of the Xiom, which becomes increasingly noticeable versus the T5 the further you move away from the table in counterattacking or lobbing. Since I play about 90% of my game in the close to mid-range, this hasn’t been a big issue and is one I figure can be overcome with a faster/harder blade.

#66February 2016

Excellent.

#67February 2016

Rubber for top-spin enthusiasts. Very good grip and control. They last long.

#68November 2015

Spinners, look no more. In my hand, Xiom Vega Pro works better than T05. Now I use this rubber for forehand, and T05 on bh.

#69October 2015

Lighter and faster than Sigma II Pro, yet still spiny enough for looping.

#70August 2015

Quite perfect for me. I play offensive, with a lot of spin. The rubber has speed, spin like hell. A very forgiving combo - BTFLY Garaydia ZLC + Omega IV. Comparing with T05 I used until now, has the same properties, just is more peaceful when blocking. I cannot say about durability, but after 20 hours of playing, it looks like new. Spinners, do not search anymore - same quality as T05, twice lower price.

#71August 2015

Great power, awesome spin. For topspins, you need good technique. Blocking is very accurate and fast.

#72August 2015

For the first time, I can say: Tenergy is outclassed by Xiom Omega IV Pro. Excellent spin and speed. Chop, flip (I had trouble with T05); now I perform with no problem. I play with Butterfly Garaydia.

#73July 2015

This is a very fast rubber that can produce heavy spin when needed. I have had a sheet for six months and train about 6-8 hours a week, and the sheet still plays like new.

#74July 2015

Very good quality and price.

#75June 2015

This rubber has a medium-hard sponge, with medium/high throw. The weight is a little heavy for maximum sponge. The power/spin/speed are very good for looping. Once looped right, it gives a nice spring “beng” sound. Paired with the YEO 7 Power blade, it never lacks power and speed.

The cons:
The ball is more sensitive and bouncy for passive play. I’m not sure if this comes from the blade, rubber, or both.
Sometimes the ball slips when I tried high spin slow loop. This didn’t usually happen before with Hurricane 3 Neo, maybe because the rubber is non-tacky at all.
For max sponge, the weight is on the high side.

My Omega V Tour, which targets better control, is coming soon, and I am anxious to see what the differences are.

#76June 2015

This rubber is good for me.

#77June 2015

Excellent, the speed and power are better than Butterfly Tenergy.

#78June 2015

Fast and furious, this is the best rubber I have played so far.

#79June 2015

The rubber is good for forehand.

#80June 2015

This rubber doesn’t last too long, but for the price, it is a good cost-benefit. Shipment is fast as always.

#81May 2015

I bought these rubbers from this website and will stick to this Xiom Omega IV Pro and this website from now on. Most Tenergy 64, 05, and 80 players have problems with these rubbers as they have tons of spin when served or attacked. I love this rubber so much, and it is cheaper than the Tenergy too, by 15US a piece. If you have a good paddle, the offensive one from Tim Boll, then you have the best combination. I like Tenergy too, but they are more expensive and chip so easily and have fewer spins than this one.

#82May 2015

The rubber looks good and feels good. The sponge feels very dry. Rubber tends to curl when applying glue to the sponge. I had to apply a few layers of glue to the rubber and wait for it to dry before it would stay flat on the blade. Once it is on, it plays okay.

#83March 2015

Really enjoying playing with this rubber so far. Fair price, too.

#84November 2014

Reliable power!

#85May 2014

Very hard rubbers. I have played with them for a long time. These rubbers need a wood of medium hardness (Maze, Sk7). I am currently playing in combination with Zhang Jike ALC, but it’s too tough; there is no delay on the racket which is why there are a lot of errors. These rubbers are very good for playing with lower ball.

#86April 2014

It is the perfect rubber for attack, pro top sheet, very durable, very good carbo sponge. Is a pro rubber or advanced player rubber. More speed and spin than Vega Pro. Good as Tenergy for less money. Medium or even medium-low throw angle. I have it on my FH on BTY ALC and BTY Liu Shiwen blade as a substitute for Tenergy 05. I am very happy with this rubber.

#87April 2014

This rubber is great. It excels in all areas from topspin attacks, topspin to topspin rallies, smashes, good on services and receiving spinny serves. The short game is also good.

#88March 2014

My best BH rubber on Persson Power Carbon blade. Hard topsheet and medium sponge. Flat trajectory, more speed than spin, not sensitive to incoming spin. Needs some time to break in and magic to start. This is my 2nd sheet and I have had a great time with the 1st one.

#89February 2014

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If you are looking for fast and high-spin rubbers, this is your choice. Very good value for money.

#90February 2014

It’s just a great rubber - fast, great spin, good control. Almost as good as Tenergy 05. Great job by TT11 shop, the best in table tennis.

#91February 2014

Price is great. The quality of the rubber is top-notch. Still exploring the playing features of this rubber.

#92February 2014

I placed an order for 7 rubbers: Vega Europe, Pro, and Omega IV Pro, and two Yasaka Dynamix 17 blades. I really do not know how to thank the TT11 team. The first time I gave them the wrong address and when they received it back, they informed me and sent it again without extra money, even though it was my mistake. The next time, it only took 5 days to receive the parcel. I was so happy with the service and the respect for their customers by informing about everything that happened as fast as they could. Nice packaging with a gift, thanks TT11. It was my first time and will not be the last. Keep up the good work.

#93May 2013

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Only for players who like to attack, attack, and attack. Really fast rubber.

#94April 2013

Fast and reliable.

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