Xiom Omega VII Euro

Rather unspinny, yet fast and controlled rubber. Topspins are very consistent, but not so dangerous. Opponents found it easy to block. Much easier than with R45.

I absolutely love this rubber. It is the best medium-hardness rubber on the market. I currently use it on the backhand of a Stiga Clipper and hope to keep it there for a long time.

For drives and pushes, it is lovely and controlled, producing good spin. For harder shots, such as loops and smashes, it has an extra gear that noticeably increases speed to finish the point.

Advanced players usually prefer something harder, but for us amateurs and local league players, this is truly a gem.

I tried Stiga Mantra M before this one. I feel the speed and the spin look similar, but I have way more control with this rubber.

Great rubber, light (41gr cut on 157x150mm blade) and powerful despite the 42.5° hardness. On paper, it’s the same as Vega Euro, but O7E is harder and more powerful.

It’s an advanced rubber, not suitable for beginners. However, it has enough control to provide touch, feeling, and power. The spin is very good, and the throw angle is medium-high.

I am a two-wing looper at a low-intermediate level.

A nice rubber, similar to Rakza 7 soft with a slightly softer topsheet. It’s easy to play with and generates a lot of spin without requiring excessive power.

Close to the table, it’s very speedy in all aspects. Far from the table, it maintains its speed when using topspin. However, due to its soft nature, hitting powershots from a distance can be challenging.

This rubber is not designed for elite players, but it’s a great option for recreational or intermediate players. Note that after some time, regluing the rubber on a different blade can be difficult as it shrinks slightly (approximately 4 mm from handle to top).

Legit is the perfect rubber for reverse penhold backhand. The topsheet grips the ball really well, and shots go out with satisfactory spin and speed. It’s able to create spin when looping against backspin. This rubber is perfect in every aspect.

I like some punch from my backhand rubber, and this is it! It generates great spin and speed, but you must follow through with your shots to ensure accuracy. There is a lot of control to be had if you don’t hesitate. The only difficult shot I’ve encountered with this rubber is shooting longer underspin shots, but that’s not a major concern. Overall, it’s the best backhand rubber I’ve found yet.

With great control, it also provides very good spin. When you need speed, it delivers. In passive gameplay, it offers exceptional control, forgiving many mistakes. It’s incredibly lightweight, making it easy to maneuver. As a blocking rubber, it excels. It performed exceptionally well on the backhand side of a Tibhar Cedric Nuytinck blade with an additional layer of Zylon-carbon.

I just tried using this Xiom Omega VII on both Bty. Taksim & DHS Hurricane 301, CPH blades for over a month already. I have used many Omega V, Euro & Tour rubbers before so I am familiar with their characteristics.

OME VII is the new generation of Xiom rubbers for 40+ plastic balls with Dynamic friction. I found that it does not play as good as the old OME V rubbers in general especially in the control and short play areas. The only good point is that it is lighter in weight. I don’t thing it is worth the extra $$.

Very high-quality rubber. It is slightly softer than the V Euro and noticeably faster and spinnier. Basically, if you liked the V Euro, this is just an upgrade.

Pros:

Average performance in all aspects.
Adequate blocking capabilities.

Cons:

Unremarkable overall.
Failed to meet expectations; rubber is not recommended.

I am currently using this rubber on my forehand in a 2.0mm thickness (red) instead of Nittaku Fastarc-C or Evolution FX-S, primarily due to its weight advantage. The sealed rubber in the package weighed 57.5g, and after cutting it to size, the rubber itself weighed a mere 40g, which is exceptional. My racket now weighs 158g, with Sanwei Feather Carbon, Acuda Blue P2, and Omega VII Europe.

However, I found it necessary to make some adjustments. This rubber excels in supporting aggressive play, unlike passive play. Consequently, it is often safer to attempt lifting the opponent’s underspin from the serve and attacking immediately rather than pushing back and waiting for a later opportunity to attack. Due to the Omega VII, I have noticed an improvement in the spin of my serve, and counterlooping has become much better as well.

Despite these advantages, I still prefer my other racket with the Fastarc-C when facing certain opponents, as sometimes it is essential to remain in the game for an extended period.

It is a good rubber and here is why:

Firstly, it is definitely designed for the new balls (mid 2018 as of today). It does not spin like the spinnest rubber out there, but it grips the ball so well! These days many rubbers do not grip so well anymore. I believe in order to impart spin on the ball for shots like the banana flick, you need to grip the ball in the limited amount of time and space given. This series, Omega VII Pro & Euro, does that well.

Secondly, it’s light. I have tried both Pro and Euro, they are a lot lighter than many rubbers out there. So using it on at least one side of the bat will help bring down the weight and adjust the balance of the setup. When used on both sides, you save a lot of weight and can recover from your strokes a lot quicker. Note that for people who prefer heavy setups, you might not want to use it on both sides. Personally I enjoy lighter and softer setups as my swings are more compact due to my own abilities.

Thirdly, this rubber controls well. The Pro version shoots off quicker, and to some it might be too quick. On the other hand this euro version, it is a little more steady than the Pro, and still gives you way more than enough speed to kill and finish the set off. Needless to say that the softness of the sponge helps in the control department by giving you more dwell and feeling.

I use it on both sides of my setup. I appreciate Jun Mizutani’s style so I kinda play like him. I do a lot of backhand flicks, punches, loops, sometimes even logs off the table.

My girl friend uses this Euro version on her forehand side. She is a close to table attacker, and she is enjoying a lot more safety and dwell time compare to when she was using the Pro version.

Apology for lengthy writing. I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt like this rubber deserves a shout out.

Have fun playing table tennis people!

Good for backhand flicks and flat hits, the sponge is 42.5 degrees, making it suitable for stiff blades. It has a high gear, and the top sheet is medium and not grippy. The sponge feels like medium. I use the maximum 2.2mm thickness for both forehand and backhand. It’s not spin-sensitive. The spin and speed are good enough, and it has a high throw angle. Chopping is okay. It’s perfectly designed for plastic balls. The black sheet is softer and more controllable, while the red one is harder and has less dwell time, making it harder to control on the backhand, so I put it on the forehand. I recommend the 2.0mm thickness.

It’s a really great rubber. I took this in 2mm on both sides. It’s fast, but for short games this rubber is very controllable because when you don’t hit the ball hard, the rubber doesn’t take the spin. For doing a good topspin you must hit the ball hard, with the plastic ball it works very well. It’s really made for the new balls!

Great rubber cut in maximum thickness weighs about 43-45 grams, which is quite light but not feather light. It’s a universal rubber for advanced players and works well for both backhand and forehand.

Speed is moderate, so don’t anticipate excessive speed. It’s medium hard with good control and throw angle. Among the Xiom rubbers I’ve tried (and I’ve tried many), this is one of the best. Highly recommended.