Vega Asia
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[Hardness] Medium hardness [Performance] Speed and Control to have excellent |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed:7.69
- Spin:7.38
- Control:7.6
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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
- Pimples in
- 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
Reviews by user
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Yuu.Cutman (Experience: ２〜３ years) A super all-round, easy-to-use rubber
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2023/06/03
Among medium-hardness rubbers, this one falls into the easy-to-use category with a softer sheet. The sponge is firm, so even intermediate-to-advanced players should be able to get decent power and spin out of it. It has no real quirks and is easy to handle overall, but it's a bit of a shame that it doesn't have any standout strength either. That's probably why intermediate-to-advanced players don't tend to favor it..
I also tried it out for chopping, and it felt quite good. When the opponent hits a strong shot, the ball naturally sinks into the sponge and picks up spin, so it comes back in a high arcing trajectory that lands easily on the opponent's side.
This is an all-around rubber that works for attacking or chopping, close to the table or away from the table!All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use SANALION S
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GW_sawan (Experience: ２〜３ years)
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2023/03/08
I think this is a good rubber for intermediate players.
That said, it has a bit of a quirk to it, so I wouldn't recommend it for beginners.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use VEGA EURO
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Gengar (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Strong against topspin
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2023/02/09
Put this at 2.0mm on a Korbel, came to 43.7g.
It's extremely strong against topspin — you get a proper arc and the ball lands on the other side.
However, maybe because the sheet is a bit weak, I felt uneasy dealing with backspin. You can get the ball over, but it tends to land shallow. Counters were good, though.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use KORBEL
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mikoto (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Depends on playstyle, but if it fits, performs above its price
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2022/12/03
I have this on a 5-ply wood blade.
It seems to be a harder version of Vega Europe, but it's still a pretty soft rubber, about the same softness.
If someone handed me Vega Europe and told me it was Vega Asia, I'm not confident I'd notice the difference.As I mentioned in my Vega Europe review too, this is definitely a rubber that will split opinion.
Because the rubber is so soft, players who mainly rely on smashes or fast topspin drives will often find the ball sinks in too much and dives into the net.
I can see why power hitters would call this a garbage rubber.On the other hand, for players who mainly use loop drives in a spin-heavy, loopy style of table tennis, the control is quite good and the drive spin holds well, so I think it would get a pretty good rating from them.
I've tried most of the rubbers you can buy for around 3000 yen, and this one stands out as clearly better performing among them.
I'd recommend this rubber to beginner-to-intermediate players and to those who love that spin-heavy loop style.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Soft
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Close-to-table Man (Experience: Less than a year) Counter-attack
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2022/10/14
The sponge is on the harder side, but the sheet is soft, giving it a stable feel.
Counters in particular are great — just line up the angle and swing, and a powerful topspin drive slams into the table.
This was a fun rubber to use.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
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Wanta (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Borrowed my nephew's
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2022/10/09
I borrowed my nephew's and hit with it, and it was really easy to use.
It's easy to use, all the techniques are easy to pull off, and the feel is good too.
Not too hard, not too soft, the ball sinks into the sponge nicely, and it has just the right amount of bounce.
The feel is so good that even though it's a plain wood blade, I almost thought there was fiber or ultra-thin carbon in there. It makes a nice crisp sound on hard shots.
The rubber I tried was a bit old, so I can't give an accurate rating on the spin.
One thing though, it's a bit pricey (the list price is about the same, though). I'd like to try the Factive too, but it's a bit expensive so it's basically the same as not buying it.
It's only a 300-500 yen difference, but when there's a rubber with equivalent performance for less, you end up buying that one instead.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Racket recommended use Swat
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Manfuri Tarou (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Best value for money
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2022/09/20
Overall I think this is a great value-for-money rubber that's also well-balanced and easy to use.
It doesn't stand out in any single area, but it's well-balanced, easy to put spin on, and has a decent amount of bounce.
I think it's perfect for someone using a tension rubber for the first time, or for someone who feels their current rubber has too much bounce.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
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