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Xiom Vega China VM
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Review of Xiom Vega China VMVega China MAX on AJH TMXi Pro blade. I tried out the Vega China recently and use it on my forehand side now because I really like it. According to Xiom's 2025 Catalogue, the Vega China is one of the spinniest rubbers within their range of rubbers. It is supposed to be as spinny as the Jekyll&Hyde C55 or the very recently released Omega 8 China.Xiom Vega China feels like a well-boosted Hurricane 3 Neo and is a good alternative. It is a lot easier to get speed and spin out of the Vega China and the spin on loops and openups is enormous. The feeling of dwell and overall stability of VC makes the switch from H3N to VC quite easy. In terms of speed, the Vega China is faster and the arc is higher than H3N. The Vega China is cheaper than any Blue Sponge version and can be played without the need of boosting, which is convenient. For serve-receive and touch game I still like H3N a lot more, though VC is quite good. For looping / blocking, drills and matches, Vega China is fantastic and has more than enough speed and spin for club level players. The spin is also alot higher in comparison to many of the newer hybrid rubbers. The best thing about the Vega China is that you don't have to boost + the rubber is cheap since its part of the Vega line. Considering the price-performance, this is a hidden gem. Also a great alternative for dignics 09c for less than half of the price. For a full review of the Vega China, see: https://doppeldropshot.wordpress.com/2025/05/16/rubber-review-xiom-vega-china/ May 19, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Xiom Omega 8 Pro
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Review of Xiom Omega 8 ProThe Omega 8 Pro is a light rubber (for its hardness) that has improved grip over the Omega 7 Pro. Due to its slightly softer feel and high level of grip, it feels easier to create spin and there is a longer feeling of dwell. Serving, flicking and opening against backspin can reach very high levels of spin even without perfect technique, which is a plus. I think the big advantage of the O8P is its ease of use. In that way, it reminded me of Tenergy. I am not referring to the feeling of the sponge or topsheet when performing various techniques, but the ease of creating spin even with medium power shots. To me, this was always a special feature about the Tenergy series. While O8P can create spin quite easily, it is also more comfortable to play the short game with it in comparison with Tenergy. The Omega 8 Pro feels very good when looping close to the table. The grip is just excellent and it is very clear to me that the O8P grips the ball better than O7P. The feeling overall is quite a bit softer, maybe even softer than 47.5 degree hardness but still harder than a 45 degree hardness rubber. Because of this softness, there is a really nice feeling of dwell and contact time even with a short movement. With my technique, the arc was of medium height and was very stable, though not going as deep as with the O7P. In terms of receive, the O8P is quite sensitive to spin, but it is easy to keep the ball low and short. Flicking / Chiquita is a strong point of O8P for sure. Omega 8 Pro is in my opinion a very spinny and dynamic rubber that can be a worthy successor of the Omega 7 Pro for someone that looks for a slightly softer feel, slightly higher arc and significantly increased levels of grip.For a full review, see: https://doppeldropshot.wordpress.com/2025/05/04/rubber-review-xiom-omega-8-pro/ May 19, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Xiom Vega Korea
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Review of Xiom Vega KoreaI wrote a long review about the Vega Korea on my blog. Feel free to check it out: https://doppeldropshot.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/rubber-review-xiom-vega-korea/In its uncut state, the Vega Korea weighs 68g. Cut to my An Jaehyun TMXi Pro blade (160×152), it came in at 51g. Drive: Ball feel and blade feedback are excellent, giving me full control over placement. The speed was a pleasant surprise, far from slow, making it easy to generate good pace. Loop: Due to the softer sponge, it is quite easy to let the ball sink, and you can feel the ball and your blade very well. Since the ball sinks into the sponge effortlessly, speed is generated quite easily and you only have to focus on making good spin. In my opinion, the VK works best closer to the table and when playing with medium power. For both low- and medium power shots, the spin generation will be very good and sufficient to create a safe arc. The arc in general was of medium height, neither too low nor too high, just right for the backhand. On the other hand, when playing further away from the table, you will feel a lack of power. Block: Passive blocks are very safe with moderate speed and high control. While it’s harder to pressure opponents compared to harder rubbers, control is much easier. On active blocks and topspin-to-topspin close to the table, the VK excels at overwriting incoming spin. Serve Receive: Pushes were precise, low and safe over the net without technical adjustments. On active receives, the grippy topsheet made looping long serves easy. Final Thoughts: Vega Korea is an enjoyable, easy-to-use rubber that encourages close-to-the-table play. It offers a strong balance of speed, spin, and control, shining on medium-power strokes. Compared to older Vega models, it adds enough speed and dynamism to support a modern backhand game without sacrificing control. I can recommend it to players who enjoy rallies and want a rubber that helps them get into them. Dec 16, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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