XIOM Vega Elite Inverted Rubber

An inverted rubber with a soft sponge of hardness 40.0, for players who like rallies

This is an inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) from XIOM's Vega series. The published sponge hardness is a low 40.0, and the soft hitting feel is designed to make the ball easy to control. It suits players who like to keep exchanges going for a long time.

Features

• The manufacturer's published sponge hardness is 40.0. The sponge has a lower hardness, which emphasizes a soft feel and ease of handling.
• The construction is an inverted surface with a cream-colored sponge.
• It uses HYPER ELASTO technology, which aims to make it easier for balls that clear the net high to still land on the table, reducing drive errors.
• XIOM's published values are SPEED & FORCE 5.0 and SPIN & ARC 4.0.
• You can choose from two colors and three thicknesses. The country of origin is Germany.

Recommended for

• Players who want to control the ball with a soft hitting feel
• Players who like to keep rallies going for a long time
• Players who want to choose an inverted rubber with an emphasis on ease of handling

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The lower-hardness sponge makes it easier to get a soft hitting feel.
• The design emphasizes ease of handling the ball.
• With three thicknesses to choose from, it is easy to match to your preferences.

Things to consider

• Because it is designed with an emphasis on softness and ease of handling, it may not suit players whose main priority is strong bounce.
• We do not carry some combinations of color and thickness.
• The racket and glue are sold separately, so 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. How firm is a hardness of 40.0?

A. It is a value on XIOM's own scale, so it cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures. The manufacturer describes it as a rubber with a low-hardness sponge.

Q. Can I choose the thickness and color?

A. You can choose from three thicknesses and two colors. We do not carry some combinations, so please check the selection field.

Q. What is the country of origin?

A. According to the manufacturer's published information, 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.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.