XIOM Omega 5 Tour DYF Inverted Rubber

A spin-focused inverted rubber, with SPIN & ARC at 7.7 on XIOM's own ratings

Omega 5 Tour DYF is an inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) in XIOM's Omega 5 series. Its sponge has a hardness of 47.5 as published by XIOM, and it combines this with technologies such as Dynamic Friction. It suits players who aim for spin-focused attacking play.

Features

• Construction is pips-in (inverted) with a black sponge, and the country of origin is Germany.
• The sponge is a black CARBO SPONGE containing carbon particles, and XIOM's published sponge hardness is 47.5.
• HYPER ELASTO technology aims to widen the range within which a drive lands on the opponent's side of the table.
• It includes Dynamic Friction, designed to make spin easier to apply even when contact is not ideal.
• XIOM's own published ratings are SPIN & ARC 7.7, CATAPULT & CLICK 7.4, and SPEED & FORCE 6.0.

Recommended for

• Players who want to attack with drives that carry a lot of spin
• Players who want to attack while reducing drive errors
• Intermediate and advanced players looking for a spin-focused rubber

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• On XIOM's ratings, SPIN & ARC is 7.7, a high spin-related value.
• It is equipped with three technologies: HYPER ELASTO, Dynamic Friction, and CARBO SPONGE.

Things to consider

• Because it is designed for attacking play, it may be difficult to handle for players who have just started.
• The racket and glue are sold separately (this is a single rubber).

Specifications

Sponge hardness are XIOM's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

FAQ

Q. What is HYPER ELASTO?

A. It is a technology from XIOM that aims to widen the range within which a drive lands on the opponent's side of the table (the attack window). It is meant to help even a drive with a higher arc land on the table, which reduces errors.

Q. What are values such as SPIN & ARC?

A. They are XIOM's own published ratings. They cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

Q. Which thicknesses and colors can I choose?

A. You can choose from two thicknesses and two colors. Please check the combinations in the "Color options" and "Thickness options" rows of the spec table.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• The racket is sold separately. The price is for one sheet of rubber.
• Use table tennis glue to attach the rubber. Covering the surface with protection film after play helps it last longer.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.