Xiom Sigma II Pro
Rubber description:
This rubber is a high-performance tensor featuring a hard, carbon-infused sponge (approximately 47.5 degrees). It is engineered for offensive players who prioritize aggressive, close-to-table attacks and high-impact shots. The rubber offers a high spin potential, allowing users to generate significant topspin and spinny serves without requiring excessive physical exertion.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Power: The rubber delivers high velocity and features multiple gears, making it well-suited for third-ball attacks and offensive rallies. It performs best at close-to-mid distances from the table.
- Spin and Dwell: The interaction between the topsheet and the carbon sponge allows for the creation of heavy loops and trajectories. While it produces significant spin, it remains relatively neutral to incoming spin.
- Control and Feel: Due to the hardness of the sponge, it rewards precise contact. It provides a dynamic, responsive feel when the sponge is fully engaged. It is notably heavier than many alternatives, which may affect the overall balance of a racket setup.
- Consistency: The rubber is designed to provide stability during high-speed exchanges, offering a balance between aggressive output and tactical control for advanced or intermediate players.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — January 2020
This is actually a very good forehand rubber for intermediate players. The sponge is around 47.5 degrees, which is somewhat too soft for my blade setup. As a result, I start to lose power at mid distance.
The package of the rubber says it all: it was designed for close to table attack. It is true that I was able to produce precise and lethal forehand shots at close distance with this rubber. However, overall I prefer Xiom Omega 5 Asia for its harder sponge and greater mid distance power.
#2 — January 2017
Review of Xiom SIIPro Table Tennis Rubber
Manufacturer’s Claims:
- Hard sponge
- Close-mid distance from the table
- Control, mixed, and aggressive strategies
- Tour expertise (after Elite and Pro)
- High-very high impact speed
- VHigh-extreme spin (ball contact)
- Extreme-VHigh precision
Personal Assessment:
I find Xiom’s claims to be accurate. Despite not being a Tour player, the feel of SIIPro is exceptional, comparable to a pro tour quality rubber. It offers an extensive range of gears and speed-spin combinations for close-mid distance players. Its remarkable control, automaticity, and versatility provide a premium playing experience at an affordable price. I paired it with a Yasaka Extra Allround blade and felt fortunate.
I also explored the rubber on the forehand wing, where it excelled. It is undoubtedly a FH rubber, highly recommended with an overall score of 11/10. Among the best rubbers I’ve used (at max. thickness), it ranks first before Acuda Blue P2 (2.0mm), JOOLA Maxxx-P, and Tibhar Evo MX-S.
Technical Analysis:
SIIPro is manufactured by ESN using the same sponge-topsheet dynamics as andro Rasant (TENSOR® & BIOS®). However, Xiom’s sponge is significantly harder and exhibits greater dynamism than the iconic green sponge of Rasant. This is a pleasant surprise for users familiar with Rasant rubbers, known for their versatility and spin. While Xiom’s carbo sponge outperforms the green sponge in close-mid distance play, Rasant rubbers excel at long distance thanks to their softer, bouncier sponges.
#3 — March 2016
To create a decent heavy loop or top spin, the ball should dig deep enough into the top sheet and penetrate adequately to interact with its black carbon sponge. Take note, it’s a heavy rubber but overall a very good rubber from Xiom.
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