XIOM Omega 7 China Guang Rubber

A tacky rubber with a hardness of 55.0 that can be used on both forehand and backhand

This is a tacky rubber in XIOM's Omega 7 series. Its topsheet is the inverted type (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball). It is designed to be usable on either the forehand or the backhand, and although its hardness is on the higher side, its hitting feel is described as soft. It is a model suited to strong topspin attacks from the mid-distance (a position slightly back from the table).

Features

• A tacky rubber designed to be used on either the forehand side or the backhand side.
• The published sponge hardness is 55.0. The manufacturer explains that although the hardness is on the higher side, the hitting feel is on the softer side.
• It is said to suit topspin attacks hit hard from the mid-distance (a position slightly back from the table).
• On XIOM's own published indices, CATAPULT & CLICK is 8.0, SPIN & ARC is 7.7 and SPEED & FORCE is 4.0.
• Based on the "ELASTO FUTURA" concept, it incorporates a development method that uses deep learning and a friction technology.

Recommended for

• Players who want to use a tacky rubber on both the forehand and the backhand
• Players who want to attack with strong topspin from the mid-distance
• Players who want a soft hitting feel even with a higher hardness

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A design that can be used on either the forehand or the backhand
• Although its hardness is 55.0, its hitting feel is described as on the softer side
• The published SPIN & ARC value is 7.7, well above the SPEED & FORCE value of 4.0

Things to consider

• Because it is designed for situations where you hit hard, it may be harder to bring out its character when hitting with light force
• As a tacky rubber, its hitting feel differs from that of an inverted rubber without tack
• The racket and glue are sold separately. Please have them ready as well

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Is it better suited to the forehand or the backhand?

A. The manufacturer describes it as a tacky rubber that can be used on either the forehand or the backhand.

Q. How hard is the sponge?

A. XIOM's published sponge hardness is 55.0. It is the manufacturer's own value and cannot be compared with figures from other manufacturers.

Q. What is the country of origin?

A. According to the manufacturer, it is Germany.

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.
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• Specifications and design may change without notice.