Xiom Vega Asia

Xiom Vega Asia is a good rubber for the forehand, but it does have some drawbacks. It has excellent power and speed while maintaining good control. However, I find that it lacks the ability to generate spin independently. This rubber excels in counterattacking and hitting balls that already have spin, such as in a rally, but it struggles to produce powerful spin on its own.

Another concern is its surface durability, which seems to be a common issue with Xiom rubbers.

I used this rubber on Donic Defplay Senso and highly recommend it. It offers excellent speed, control, and spin.

Furthermore, it boasts versatility with its “many gears” and remarkable durability, making it a long-lasting investment.

It’s just great rubber! I bought it for $25 from AliExpress and was shocked by its quality. It was my first tensor rubber, and I played with it for nine months. It’s incredibly durable. Nothing has changed during that period.

However, during a forehand loop, I touched the edge of the table, and it ripped (a topsheet peeled off the sponge (square 1 cm)). It’s still comfortable to play with, but my coach said I can’t play with this rubber.

It has good speed, nice spin, and great control. The topsheet is soft, and the sponge is medium-hard. It’s great rubber for forehand attackers who want to learn to do strong and stable loops. It’s also good for backhand to improve your technique. It has a lower throw angle than Tenergy but it’s enough.

This rubber is very good for offensive strokes. It has a lot of spin and is mediumly fast. I recommend this rubber for intermediate players. It is a very good forehand rubber.

This rubber is well-suited for a speed-based game. Shots are direct and have a crisp feeling. The longer pimple structure wobbles slightly, but once you become accustomed to it, punch shots and flat hits become powerful. It is not excessively heavy. The rubber provides decent spin, making it effective for defensive blocks as well.

I purchased this rubber for approximately $22 from AliExpress and have utilized it on my forehand for nearly three months. Having previously used Xiom Vega Europe on my forehand, I shall compare the attributes of Asia directly with Euro.

• Impressions:

  • Utilizes Xiom Vega Asia on DHS 301, exhibiting a crisp sound and adequate ball grip.
  • Plays semi-similarly to Chinese rubbers, requiring effort to lift underspin balls.
  • Boasts a low throw, making it less effortless than Xiom Vega Europe.
  • Does not feel bouncy until the sponge is engaged during pushes.
  • Creates exceptional spin when utilized for powerful loops.
  • Flat hits are challenging, indicating the inadvisability of pairing it with a balsa blade setup.
  • Requires an all-round blade.

• Backhand:

  • Demands a closed blade angle to generate a spinny arc.
  • Outperforms Xiom Vega Europe in far from table play, providing greater speed and effective ball blocking.
  • Demonstrates less reactivity to incoming spin.

With its unique Eigenschaften, Xiom Vega Asia presents an excellent option for players seeking to enhance their game.

I feel that this rubber is extremely underrated. I bought this rubber for my backhand in MAX (red version).

First of all, the most significant difference from Vega Europe was the speed and throw angle. I felt that this was the perfect backhand rubber for me due to its capability of flicking serves and returning topspin with ease.

Compared to vega Europe, it is also slightly heavier and MUCH MUCH MORE DURABLE. The Vega Europe usually chips all around the side (probably because it is softer about 5 degrees compared to Asia), but Vega Asia never chips off. However, Vega Europe does have more speed and control.

All in all, Vega Asia is the best for value, and the best-performing rubber in the VEGA series.

Backhand Performance:

Surprisingly good for backhand play. While it’s not particularly fast for use with a plastic ball, its speed is still above average. The pimple structure is less dense compared to rubbers like Vega Pro or Tenergy 05, which reduces the weight significantly. This makes it easier to “catch” the ball with the softer topsheet. As a result, it’s easy to spin the ball, though not as spinny as the aforementioned rubbers.

Blocking Capabilities:

Blocking with this rubber is exceptional. It has low sensitivity to incoming spin, making it very easy to perform backhand flicks and block strong loop drives.

Conclusion:

In hindsight, I wish I had known about this rubber sooner, as it could have saved me money compared to purchasing a rubber like Tenergy 64.

While it is a good rubber for variable topspin-play, it has a preference for fast TS with a focus on speed. The sponge is exactly the same as Vega Pro, but the upper layer is softer, making the rubber feel overall less hard, although still slightly harder than a Tibhar Genius.

The catapult is very good and controllable. It can “explode” at fast hits, giving this rubber lots of offensive-potential, even from mid-distance.

Not so spinny on serves, but with good control. Good for backhand (BH).

Otima!

Adorei essa borracha! Para escorar, ela não erra! O FH ficou afiado com ela! Puxa igual a Tenergy 5.

Great!

I loved this rubber! To anchor, she does not miss! The FH got sharp with it! Pulls the same as Tenergy 5.

The rubber provides good accuracy.

Vega ASIA is faster but not as spinny as the Vega PRO. Both have good control. Using Asia on the forehand and Pro on the backhand is a good and cheap starter kit.

However, both rubbers absorb a lot of glue and are considered a “one-time” use type of rubber because once you remove them from a blade, they will curl up significantly and be challenging to flatten out on a new blade.

Vega Europe

The Vega Europe is a well-balanced rubber that offers excellent control and spin, making it a great choice for all-around players. It is the best in the Vega series, providing a combination of power, spin, and control that is unmatched by other rubbers in its class.

Pros:

• Excellent control and spin
• Good balance of power and speed
• Suitable for all-around players

Cons:

• May not be as durable as some other rubbers

Review: Xiom Vega Asia Table Tennis Rubber

Pros:

• Extreme speed
• Satisfying crackling sound
• Nontacky topsheet (spin durability)
• Thick Carbo sponge
• Good control for chops
• High throw angle keeps loop drives out of the net
• Good kick on counterloops

Cons:

• Pure spin loops are difficult
• Loops are the hardest shot to control with this rubber
• Must take time to get used to the speed
• Huge adjustment required when twiddling between super slow long pips and extremely fast Vega Asia
• Flat shots need a very closed angle when driving or blocking due to the high throw angle

Overview:

Don’t be deterred by Xiom’s lesser-known status compared to brands like Butterfly. While Tenergy may have a slight edge, the difference is negligible, making Vega Asia a more cost-effective option at $38 versus $68.

As a modern defense player who incorporates attack, I używam this rubber with a 2 mm thickness on my forehand side. Initially overwhelming due to its high tension, I adjusted and appreciated its satisfying crackling sound on flat drive impact.

Despite being nontacky and lacking visible pimples, the topsheet provides spin durability. This allows for ample spin on loop drives, with a high throw angle that keeps shots over the net against backspin.

Additionally, Vega Asia excels at chopping. It produces surprisingly high backspin and control for a fast, nontacky rubber. I experience good consistency against medium-powered loops, with only occasional difficulties against heavy loop-drives.

Counterlooping generates phenomenal kick, but control requires time to master. Once adjusted, opponents will be surprised by the ball’s high bounce upon impact.

Conclusion:

Vega Asia is a high-quality rubber that favors players who prioritize flat drives and smashes. It offers an offensive advantage while providing good control for chops. However, players seeking optimal loop control and spin may prefer other options. Overall, this rubber is an excellent choice for the price and a fun option for attacking players who enjoy a combination of long pips and Vega Asia’s extreme speed.

It’s very fast and the least spinny rubber of the Vega family, but it has enough spin to play a spin game. It has a soft top sheet on a hard sponge, making it excellent for shots. It also has a medium throw angle and is good at serves.

Vega Asia is a dream for shotters who want a little control too. It’s good for backhand and incredible for active blocking, with the same character as T64.

Perfect for medium to hard carbon blades for a backhand if you have that backhand tennis spin stroke where you dig into the sponge shot, no way the ball would return back.

Also, expect a high percentage shot due to the window effect. Way faster than a tenergy catapult. Best even for short active passive blocks even out of positions.

Been using it for a year and the spin and consistency are the same. Pushes are spinny too. Sticked it to the carbon side of the dynasty 2-speed blade with T05 on the slower face side. Great!! and reasonably priced.

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It’s spin died just one month later.

Hello all TT fans!

Well, I think that this is the best rubber ever! Forget the tenergy, go xiom and go vega asia or omega asia. This is an amazingly well-balanced rubber that you can really feel working with the ball.

It might be somewhat slower than tenergy 05 or 25 but, still, it’s a matter of definition! I’m playing asia on stradivarius and this is the best possible combination for me. It has amazing control along superb spin (better than tenergy) and sufficient speed.

The durability is much better than tenergys and I mean it since I have played with all tenergys rubbers. If you consider the price then you will end up that it is the best rubber on the market. Try it, love it, progress with it!

This rubber is very durable and a pretty good backhand rubber. The only problem is that the rubber is quite springy and it has a few gears, so it’s hard to play with near the table. The dwell time is also short, so spin is not impressive.

Review:

This rubber falls within the medium-slow category, though it steers clear of being medium-fast. While it offers spin, it’s not comparable to dedicated spin rubbers. It’s a suitable option for players seeking a balance of speed and control, with an emphasis on speed over spin. It’s worth noting that while it’s not a fast rubber, it does offer a higher speed-to-spin ratio.

Its performance is optimal in close-to-table and mid-distance play. Despite its moderate spin capabilities, it excels at returning highly spinny serves, offering tricky ball placement.

In combination with a hard or mid-hard blade, this rubber could potentially enhance its performance significantly.

After trying it out, this rubber is quite good. I recommend it.

My skill level is not very high, and I have not used many blades or rubbers. Therefore, I can only compare it with the other rubbers and blades that I own:

• Stiga Offensive Classic AN (Winner) + Stiga Innova Ultra Light SynergyTech MAX + 2.0 = 158g
• Proma Technic Off+ +RITC 2000 Tackspeed + DHS G555=189g

The setup is very fast, especially when playing near the table. It felt heavy at first. I was able to make some good angles on my loops that I could never do with my other setup. I have more spin than with the Stiga setup but less than the DHS G555. There is less control than the G555 but more than the Stiga one. Some reviews say that it’s a medium tacky rubber, but I don’t think so. It’s untacky. Some reviews say it’s a medium hard rubber, but I think it’s just medium. I don’t feel it’s hard. Good hits are more often winners.

I think the setup is too fast for me, but I’m happy with it anyway. I use it with this setup:

• Xiom Maximus OFF FL + Xiom Vega Asia MAX + 2.0 = 182gr

http://www.tabletennisdb.com/forum/equipment-discussion/345-xiom-maximus-xiom-vega-asia-pictures.html

High quality rubber. Maximum on Backhand/Forehand with ALL+ OFF blade with +++ control. A notch higher or same performance as BTY Tenergy on loops/smashes/pushes/blocks/flips. Grippy but not tacky topsheet. Need to adjust though - different with gameplay as Tibhar Genius T25, T5, Hexer, RevoFire, H3, Juic Air Condle, Barracuda. Adjust the blade force because the ball was low arc.

Xiom Vega X Review

The Xiom Vega X is an excellent rubber for its price. It is noticeably faster than its siblings, the Vega Pro and Vega Europe. It also feels slightly harder, with a bit less spin or about equal spin.

The Carbo sponge adheres to the blade very well. Overall, Xiom has done a great job with the Vega X.

This rubber is excellent for offensive players who play near the table. I use it with my Yasaka Hasha Deluxe and find it to be a good combination.