The Omega VIII China is an inverted rubber designed for aggressive, spin-oriented play close to the table. While the brand is unknown, the “China” designation strongly suggests a focus on high spin generation and a tacky topsheet, similar to many popular Chinese-style rubbers. Expect excellent grip on the ball, allowing for powerful loops, flicks, and pushes with heavy rotation. This rubber likely prioritizes spin and control over raw speed, making it ideal for players who rely on placement and deception rather than outright power. While it might not be the fastest rubber on the market, its ability to generate extreme spin will allow players to dictate the pace and trajectory of the ball.
Given its characteristics, the Omega VIII China is best suited for offensive players who prefer a close-to-the-table game. Loopers, blockers, and counter-attackers who prioritize spin and control will find this rubber particularly effective. The sponge hardness is likely medium-hard to hard, contributing to the rubber’s ability to generate spin and provide a solid feel for the ball. While specific technologies are unknown without the brand information, it likely incorporates features designed to maximize grip and energy transfer, such as a specially formulated topsheet compound or a unique sponge structure. Players looking for a tacky, spin-focused rubber that offers excellent control and the ability to generate heavy rotation should consider the Omega VIII China.
OMEGA 8 CHINA is a very good rubber. It has high spin capability, enough speed, and is controllable. I have been using it on my BH for about 2 months, replacing Tau 2. The overall feel is precise and harder than Tau 2. My BH feels better and is more controllable, especially when attacking and blocking. The short game is also good. This rubber is a great hybrid - not too bouncy and not too hard. OMEGA 8 CHINA is very similar to Omega 8 Hybrid, which I have reviewed as a FH rubber. Please remember that this is my personal opinion.
The lightweight C55 is very suitable for backhand use.
The new C52.5 J&H Xiom has now come out, but before that, I had been using the C55 on an Innerforce Harimoto Super Zlc. That is a superb rubber, and I am not surprised that Hugo Calderano has gone up the rankings since using it. I was curious, though, about the 1.9mm Xiom Omega VIII China and installed them onto my FZD Super ZLC (Outerforce/Outercarbon) and was surprised that I was able to get very low trajectory and spin, with control. The FZD Super Zlc is notorious for being a difficult bat to handle, but it paired really well with this rubber on both sides. I have been winning games, so it must be good. I have not given up on the Harimoto setting, but will, in time, change the backhand rubber to the C55 52.5 and see what happens. I do, however, find that the tackiness of the AI-designed rubber does not last 2 months with daily playing. Then again, neither does the Hurricane Neo National Blue Sponge tacky rubber. The orange sponge Ma Long backhand lasts longer. Price-wise, it makes sense to use Xiom. The cost of the Hurricane rubber is like buying a tire for a car per piece, and, however, I would not like to believe it, I find the rubber out of the packaging to be inconsistent in quality.
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