XIOM Vega Japan Inverted Rubber

A balanced inverted rubber with a firm hitting feel, suited to fast-tempo attacks

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 manufacturer emphasizes a balance of control and attacking power and has designed it with a firm hitting feel. It is a model suited to play that keeps attacking at a fast tempo.

Features

• XIOM's published ratings are all 6.0 across the five categories, including SPIN & ARC and SPEED & FORCE.
• The published sponge hardness is 45.0. The manufacturer says it designed the rubber to have a firmer hitting feel.
• It is a rubber that incorporates WIN FIT, XIOM's own shape.
• On the technology side, it combines HYPER ELASTO with a black CARBO SPONGE containing carbon particles.
• You can choose from two colors and three thicknesses. The country of origin is Germany.

Recommended for

• Players who want to keep attacking at a fast tempo
• Players who prefer a firmer hitting feel
• Players looking for a rubber to pair with a racket that emphasizes hitting feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• All five published ratings are 6.0, giving it a character with little bias.
• It uses WIN FIT, a shape unique to XIOM.
• You can choose from every combination of the two colors and three thicknesses.

Things to consider

• It is designed with a firm hitting feel, so it may not suit players who prefer a soft feel.
• 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. Does it have a firm hitting feel?

A. The manufacturer says it designed the rubber to have a firm hitting feel. The published sponge hardness is 45.0, a value on XIOM's own scale.

Q. Can I choose the thickness and color?

A. There are three thicknesses and two colors, and you can choose from every combination.

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.