Xiom Omega VII Guang China is a high-performance table tennis rubber designed for advanced players seeking exceptional speed, spin, and control. Crafted with tensor technology, this rubber combines tacky and grippy characteristics, enabling players to execute powerful topspin shots, dynamic loops, and precise counter-attacks.
The Xiom Omega VII Guang China stands out with its impressive speed rating of 9, generating blistering shots that can overwhelm opponents. Its spin capabilities are equally remarkable, with a rating of 9, allowing players to impart heavy rotation, making it challenging for adversaries to return shots effectively. The rubber's control rating of 9 further enhances its usability, providing a balanced playing experience with minimized errors.
The tackiness of the Xiom Omega VII Guang China, rated at 5.4, enables players to grip the ball firmly, resulting in increased spin generation and enhanced control. The sponge hardness of 10 provides a solid foundation for powerful strokes while maintaining a responsive feel.
In terms of gears, the Xiom Omega VII Guang China offers 8.3, indicating its versatility in adapting to different playing styles and situations. Its throw angle of 5.7 allows for a flatter and more direct trajectory, resulting in increased ball control and reduced errors.
The consistency of the Xiom Omega VII Guang China is rated at 8.6, highlighting its reliability and ability to deliver consistent performance shot after shot. Its durability rating of 8.1 ensures that it can withstand intense playing sessions, maintaining its high-quality characteristics over time.
Overall, the Xiom Omega VII Guang China receives an impressive rating of 9.1, reinforcing its position as a top-tier table tennis rubber. It caters to the needs of advanced players who demand speed, spin, and control in their game, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a competitive edge.
Since the Vega DEF appears to have been discontinued, this rubber seems to be a good replacement. It is slightly softer now, rated at 55 degrees, but it still provides plenty of power.
This rubber performs reasonably well in all aspects, with no significant weaknesses. However, it can be quite hard and, in my opinion, may require some mild boosting on occasion. This can help reduce physical demands, improve recovery, and assist in managing humidity, among other benefits.
In short, this rubber is not particularly exciting, but it meets expectations and allows me to focus more on technique and positioning, which is certainly a positive aspect.
I would recommend this rubber if you possess sufficient technique and power, enjoy a bit of boosting, and are looking for something stable, spinny, and powerful. However, there may be better alternatives among the current generation that I have not tested yet.
I recently switched from DHS Hurricane 3 Blue Sponge 42° on my forehand to the O7 China rubber, and this review will compare them.
The first noticeable difference is the catapult effect. While the H3 has none, the O7 China has a significant catapult effect, making it quicker in the short game and during blocks compared to the H3.
Another difference is the lack of tackiness in the O7 China. The H3 is noticeably tackier, which greatly impacts gameplay. With the H3, you can brush the ball as thinly as you want, and the rubber will grip it effectively. Initially, I experienced the ball slipping on the O7 China. However, after a few hours of play, I adapted to both differences.
In general, the H3 produces more spin, although this does not mean the O7 China generates low spin; it’s just not as much as that from the H3.
Now, let’s discuss the similarities. The throw angle is very similar, the speed on drives is comparable, and the hardness of the two rubbers is alike as well. I would say the O7 China is easier to play with because you don’t need to activate every single shot due to its catapult effect. This effect is noticeable when compared to the H3, although it’s not as pronounced when compared to European rubbers.
In conclusion, the O7 China is a very good rubber. It is fast and gets even quicker with the force of your shot. It offers medium control but is not the easiest rubber to use. It demands good technique and power. If you prefer to play passive shots, this rubber may not be suitable for you. If you are considering a replacement for the Hurricane, I would describe the O7 China as a heavily tuned version of the Hurricane with about 85% of its tackiness removed.
This is the spinnest rubber I have used, and it provides excellent control on blocks, pushes, and chops. While it is still quite fast, it is slower than the Omega V Asia. I estimate that my offensive play has improved by about 100 points since I started using this rubber. However, I did have to adjust my strategy and technique to fully harness its capabilities.
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