XIOM Vega Intro Inverted Rubber

An entry-level inverted rubber in the Vega series, intended for players who have just started

This is an inverted rubber (a rubber with a flat surface that makes it easy to put spin on the ball) from the Vega series, aimed at players who have just started table tennis. It combines a solid sponge with a high-friction topsheet, built so that the response of each shot is easy to feel.

Features

• The manufacturer prepared this rubber for people who are about to start playing table tennis.
• A solid sponge combined with a high-friction topsheet makes it easier to feel the response of each shot.
• The sponge is cream-colored. The published sponge hardness is 47.5 (XIOM's own value).
• XIOM's published values are SPEED & FORCE 5.0 and SPIN & ARC 3.4.
• You can choose from two colors. The country of origin is Germany.

Recommended for

• Players who have just started table tennis and want to choose their first rubber
• Players who want to learn the basics while feeling the response of the ball

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• It is made with players who have just started in mind.
• The high-friction topsheet makes the response of each shot easy to feel.
• It uses HYPER ELASTO, which aims to reduce drive errors.

Things to consider

• Because it is designed for beginners, you may find it lacking once you improve and start looking for more spin or speed.
• 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. Can I use it as my first rubber?

A. Yes. The manufacturer describes it as a rubber for people starting table tennis.

Q. How firm is the sponge?

A. XIOM's published sponge hardness is 47.5. Because this is the manufacturer's own value, it cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

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.