Vega Asia

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Speed and Control to have excellent
Vega Asia

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.11 / 10
  • 127 reviews
    • Speed:7.69
    • Spin:7.38
    • Control:7.6

    Vega Asia from XIOM: A faster and more balanced version in the Vega series. New "Hyper Elasto" top layer of natural rubber provides superb spin. The unique "Carbo Sponge", which was developed using the most advanced technology, provides the most unprecedented energy efficiency. The pimples on Vega Asia have a special structure using a new concept that creates more trampoline effect and extraordinary dwelling feeling at impact. Compared with Vega Pro, the Asia version is softer with more speed and balance. It also a bigger safe zone (window) above the net, which makes every topspin attack more secure and aggressive. Its great balance between speed, spin, and control will make the players' performance purely dynamic and exciting.

    Spin Weapon with upgraded speed
    Higher success rate with "big window" over the net
    Black Carbo sponge generates more power
    Longer lifetime and durability

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    Specifications

    Price
    4,800 Yen(Include tax 5,280 Yen)
    Producer
    XIOM
    Product code
    10451
    Speed
    90
    Spin
    88
    Control
    73
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a versatile tension rubber for beginners to intermediate players, praised for balanced performance and affordable price. However, poor durability of the rubber surface and insufficient bounce for power-focused players are noted as challenges.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Beginner-friendly with easy technique execution and high versatility
    • Well-balanced performance with excellent cost-effectiveness
    • Ideal for learning cutting techniques and popular with cutmen
    • Rubber easily chips and surface scratches easily
    • Power-oriented players may find the bounce insufficient
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveBecause it doesn't have pointed performance, its operability is excellent. The ease of use makes beginners feel confident in matches while keeping costs low.
    ▽ CriticalThe rubber is very prone to chipping and the sheet surface is fragile. Its durability is short, requiring frequent re-coating.

    Reviews by user

    • Natural monument kappa

      Natural monument kappa (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      I put it on a toy-grade penhold blade.
      I was surprised at how much better it performed than I expected.
      First of all, the control was really easy.
      On top of that, it was also easy to get decent power out of it, which was nice.

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      2019/04/11
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      A kappa who respects Koki Niwa (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      It performed like Vega Europe with some extra speed added on.
      The ease of control isn't that different either, so I'd recommend Asia instead.

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      2019/01/18
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Niwa Love Man (Experience: Less than a year) Good for leveling up from beginner

      Reviews by user

      I've got Asia on my forehand and Europe on my backhand, and the consistency is
      just amazing. Pushes and serves both bite well, and loop drives are easy too.
      I have it on my forehand, but I think it'd work on the backhand as well.

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      2019/01/11
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • visitor

      Junior high kid (Experience: Less than a year) Might've been a bit too soon...

      Reviews by user

      It's faster than I expected. Might have been a bit much for a beginner. Definitely takes some getting used to.

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      2019/01/06
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      5
      Control
      3
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Tado-chan k (Experience: 6〜10 years) Nice

      Reviews by user

      This rubber is soft, so it pairs well with a hard blade. Vega Asia DF feels more suited for the backhand, and Vega Asia for the forehand. Let me sum it up a bit. (Vega Asia = A, Asia DF = D)
      Speed
      A is faster than D
      Spin
      D spins more than A
      Ease of control
      Same for both
      Hardness
      A is harder than D

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      2019/01/03
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use HUGO CALDERANO FOCO OFF+

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    • visitor

      Steady Cutman (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      These are my impressions from using it on the forehand side for chopping. First of all, I don't think it's all that different from the Europe version. It depends on the individual's chopping stroke, but the ball bites and cuts sharply, so I'd recommend it to people just starting out as choppers, or anyone who wants a bouncy rubber for drives, chiquitas, and blocks.
      Next, serves. I use backhand serves a lot, so these are my impressions on that. If you're good at serving, putting this rubber on lets you go for service aces. On top of that, it's easy to set up your third-ball attack too, so I think medium thickness is best. After trying it once - if you're an attacking player who wants more speed, go for a faster rubber; if you're a chopper, I'd suggest Omega V or VS>401.

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      2018/12/17
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Defense Pro

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    • visitor

      three Good rubber

      Reviews by user

      I borrowed this from a friend to try out.
      So I haven't actually bought it myself.

      I think it's a really good rubber.
      The feel on contact was a bit hard, but just about right.
      I'd say it's a rubber that works with pretty much any blade.

      I think it works well as a second rubber for people moving on from beginner rubbers like Mark V, but intermediate players could use it too.

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      2018/12/01
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use EARLEST CARBON

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