Vega Pro

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Spin and Speed to have excellent
Vega Pro

(Click to zoom the photo)

Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.1 / 10
  • 100 reviews
    • Speed:7.63
    • Spin:8.15
    • Control:6.84

    Spin is the most important element of modern table tennis. Not only the strength of spin but also the stability and secure feel have been desired by many players. VEGA series is the realization of the dream. VEGA is the mixture of two new technologies - HYPER ELASTO and CARBO SPONGE. Both of them are based on TENSOR technology which gives rubber the effect of built-in tension. HYPER ELASTO provides extreme spin and stability, and black colored CARBO SPONGE provides innovative efficiency of energy. Further, the feel of VEGA is exciting but comfortable. Its ease of use will help players play “winning” table tennis. Now four variations are available. All of them provide exceptional spin capability. VEGA PRO is for extreme spin, softer VEGA ASIA is for more speed, VEGA EUROPE is softer with more control, and finally, the softest VEGA ELITE is for extreme control.

    • Pimples in

    Specifications

    Price
    5,000 Yen(Include tax 5,500 Yen)
    Producer
    XIOM
    Product code
    10411
    Speed
    80
    Spin
    90
    Control
    80

    Players use Vega Pro

    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This rubber is highly praised for its outstanding cost-performance and excellent spin capability, while its high hardness and weight are recognized as drawbacks. It is positioned as a rubber suitable for intermediate players with strong technique, with recommendations favoring single-side forehands during the learning progression stage.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent value with abundant spin, especially powerful drive capability
    • Hard sponge at 47.5 durometer provides stable short-range shots and easy blocking
    • Heavy rubber makes dual-side use difficult; forehands are strongly recommended
    • Requires strong impact and challenging for beginners to handle effectively
    • Long durability and excellent wear resistance; achieves Tenergy-like performance at lower cost
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveWhen I drove with this rubber, my friend said it looked like a tire because it was so heavy. You get excellent spin at a cheap price, and the cost-performance is outstanding.
    ▽ CriticalThe disappointing part is that spin doesn't apply well on either drives or serves. Because the sheet is quite taut, the ball flies without gripping, creating a straight trajectory without an arc.

    Reviews by user

    • Takuto's

      Takuto's (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      It's hard, but the amount of spin is really impressive. The speed is fast too. Topspin drives are easy since the ball flies well even when you step back from the table. Serves come out sharp too. And on top of that, great value for money!

      Since it's on the harder side, it might be more suited to advanced players!

      See original review

      2017/01/27
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
      Hardness Hard
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Children kk

      Children kk (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      Both the sponge and the sheet are hard. The sheet has strong friction, but I found that a hit-and-brush type of topspin drive generates more spin than a pure grazing stroke.
      However, it's a bit disappointing that it deteriorates fairly quickly, and once it does, the sheet gets quite slippery...

      See original review

      2017/01/25
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • visitor

      AKIRA (Experience: 4〜5 years) Drive quality is good

      Reviews by user

      Just like everyone says, it's a bit on the hard side. So at first the ball tends to fly too far, but once you get a little used to it, you can hit pretty stable topspin drives. You can get the spin you expect, so control on your drives is good. The short game is also easy to handle, and you can hit any kind of serve. Even in topspin rallies, you can hit drives that don't lose out to your opponent's spin. As I mentioned, it's a bit hard, so I'd recommend putting it on the forehand.

      See original review

      2017/01/09
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Swat

      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Lighting ring

      Lighting ring (Experience: 2〜3 years) Spin is GOOD

      Reviews by user

      I tried putting this on a new blade.
      When I first used it, my thought was "wow, this is hard."
      I felt it was a rubber that generates spin when you hit topspin drives.
      However, compared to the Omega 5 Euro I used before,
      I thought the speed was slower.
      Still, it's a rubber with great value for money, so I'd recommend it for middle and high schoolers, or anyone who doesn't want to spend too much money.

      See original review

      2017/01/05
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Baum Carrera Senso

      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • visitor

      Liu (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      First of all, the spin is really great. Topspin drives whip through with a nice snap. The ball quality is similar to V>15 Extra.

      See original review

      2017/01/01
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC

      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • visitor

      Trinity (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I have this on the backhand of my discontinued Butterfly Kong Linghui blade. I play close to the table, so the ball goes in very easily. The flight distance is pretty good too.

      See original review

      2016/12/31
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard
      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • Eichi

      Eichi (Experience: 6〜10 years) Powerful! Bouncy! Easy to use! A budget rubber with all three

      Reviews by user

      The sheet is on the harder side and grips the ball well, so serves come out sharp with good spin. The sponge is firm with a strong core, giving that grip-and-sink feel typical of spin-oriented tension rubbers. It's not rock hard, so the ball surprisingly stays on the rubber a bit.

      When you actually hit with it, you can play very stable attacking shots with topspin drives, flat hits, and the short game. Both spin and bounce are at a high level. It's stable to an almost strange degree, making all kinds of techniques easy to pull off. Given how stable it is, the power on topspin drives is really impressive. Even in topspin rallies, the ball flies well and seems to accelerate after bouncing on the table, letting you create a heavy ball.
      I can highly recommend this to anyone who wants stability on third-ball attacks or rallies with varied pace.

      The one drawback is that lobbing is difficult. Even if you add a bit of topspin to a lob, the ball comes out soft and floaty, and you can't control where it lands.

      Also, it lasts a long time before wearing out. I think it would last 2-3 months for a student who plays hard in a club. And since the price is reasonable too, it's easy to keep using a good rubber continuously.

      See original review

      2016/11/20
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Persson Powerplay Senso - V1

      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    1. « First
    2. 6
    3. 7
    4. 8
    5. 9
    6. 10
    7. 11
    8. 12
    9. 13
    10. 14
    11. Last »
    Post a review

    Top Players

    Country

    Style