Xiom Vega Japan

Rubber description:

The Xiom Vega Japan is a premier table tennis rubber designed for competitive players who prioritize spin, speed, and control. With a unique topsheet that excels at generating high levels of spin, this rubber is well-suited for aggressive looping and smashing, making it a favorite among intermediate to advanced players. The rubber boasts impressive ratings, scoring 90 for speed, 100 for spin, and 100 for control, ensuring that players can maintain precision while executing powerful offensive shots.

In terms of tackiness, the Vega Japan has a relatively low rating of 1.9, which translates to a manageable grip that allows for effective ball placement without overly compromising speed. Weighing in at approximately 49 grams, the rubber is classified as medium weight, striking a good balance between agility and durability. Featuring a sponge hardness of 5.2, it provides sufficient feedback on strokes while still offering a comfortable feel during play. It is important to note, however, that some players have reported durability issues, describing instances where the rubber can wear down faster than anticipated, which received a durability rating of 7.3.

Players looking for alternatives often consider the Tenergy series or the Omega V series, which also offer excellent balance between speed and spin. Overall, the Xiom Vega Japan is an exceptional rubber that brings a competitive edge, especially given its favorable price-to-performance ratio. Many users have expressed that it outperforms other medium rubbers, highlighting its standings as one of the top options within the Vega series.

Recent Reviews

#1 — March 2023

It’s too soft for me, but not as soft as Palio ak 47blue or yellow. It is only recommended for fast and hard surface blades. Otherwise, on softer blades, it feels more like a pillow.

#2 — October 2022

A big minus for this rubber is the fact that it tends to slip off the rubber sometimes when hitting the ball tangentially, for example, when doing topspins. It feels as if the ball was wet. I also noticed this on a friend’s blade while he was playing with the VJ.

You often can read that people have this specific problem with the Vega Japan (red rubbers more commonly though).

As this is a non-negotiable issue for me, this was the last time I bought this rubber.

#3 — October 2022

Really have to agree with spincrazy29, the Xiom Vega Japan is probably the best of the Xiom series. It plays almost as good as the new Tibhar Evo EL-S and is definitely among the top 3-5 medium rubbers.

It plays softer than you would think and is a crazy looping machine with enough control to not mess up your game.

I would recommend ignoring the spin rating of 8.7 on this site, especially since many other rubbers with a spin rating of 9.3 or more cannot compare with the Vega Japan in terms of spin. Just look at the list of rubbers with the best spin and go down until you arrive at 9.2.

I would also like to add that the weight rating on this site is probably incorrect. Mine always weigh about 49-50g, so it’s a very heavy rubber when you consider it only has a medium sponge.