Vega Asia DF

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
Vega Asia DF

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.39 / 10
  • 99 reviews
    • Speed:7.8
    • Spin:8.09
    • Control:8.21

    Xiom Vega Asia with Dynamic Friction technolgy. Firm and solid grip on plastic ball, improved spin dynamics with plastic ball. The sponge of Vega Asia DF feels softer comparing to original Vega Asia. DYNAMIC FRICTION for plastic balls against slipperiness Unprecedented control and extreme angle shots Added Dynamic Friction on the best Speed of VEGA ASIA

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    Specifications

    Price
    5,000 Yen(Include tax 5,500 Yen)
    Producer
    XIOM
    Product code
    10551
    Hardness
    42.5
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    With Dynamic Friction technology, this rubber is softer than Vega Asia (42.5 degrees) while offering improved spin and stability. Primarily suited for backhands but versatile enough for forehands, earning high ratings from beginners to intermediate players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • DF coating provides excellent ball grip and easy spin generation
    • Soft sponge delivers superior stability and control
    • Backhanded focus with good versatility for both sides
    • Outstanding cost-performance ratio
    • Excellent for serves and short-range techniques
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveSoft, non-slipping, with DF effect providing excellent grip and easy spin application. Speed and spin are both excellent, making it versatile for beginners through intermediate players.
    ▽ CriticalStrong impact shots can sometimes drop the ball. Driving against backspin is significantly challenging, making matches against cutmen difficult to handle.

    Reviews by user

    • James

      James (Experience: 2〜3 years) Spins great, and so fast, whoa Σ(゚д゚lll)

      Reviews by user

      I use 2.0mm on my backhand. Backhand drives, chiquitas, and pushes all get great spin — personally, this is the best rubber for me. The sheet is soft, but the sponge felt more like 46 degrees, so it had plenty of speed too, which felt great. It's also lightweight, so I'd recommend it for women or elementary/junior high schoolers who like to play close to the table.

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      2018/08/10
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use INFINITY VPS V

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    • visitor

      District best 8 (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      I'm using it on my forehand.
      I guess it can't be helped since it's meant for the backhand, but I get a lot of balls going out. Still, when it does land, it goes to a really good spot and gets good spin too, so it's great. It might also be down to my own skill, but sometimes I get a lot of spin and sometimes I don't. When it does go in, the ball has a lot of power, so I'd recommend it.
      Blocking also feels easy with it. Just by touching the ball, you can send it wherever you want, sometimes even faster than the shot your opponent hit.
      Serves cut really well too, especially backspin serves.

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      2018/07/08
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft
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    • edokko

      edokko (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      Despite the name Vega Asia DF, the sponge hardness is 42.5 degrees, softer than the regular Asia. To make up for that, the sheet is a bit harder, which makes it easier to generate spin. So the feel is more like an upgraded Vega Europe. It doesn't grip the ball especially well, and the bounce is average, so I think it's meant for close-to-the-table play. At mid-distance the bounce feels a bit lacking. It's cheap too, so it's a great step up from Vega Europe. I think it suits intermediate and beginner players on the backhand. It might also work well for people using Rakza 7 Soft who want a slightly softer sheet.

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      2018/06/17
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Swat

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    • Koyomi

      Koyomi (Experience: 6〜10 years) Recommended for shakehand backhand

      Reviews by user

      I switched from Europe 1.8 to Asia DF 2.0. Using it on my backhand.

      With the Europe version I occasionally felt the ball slip a bit, but the Asia DF really grabs the ball — you can tell it's built for the plastic ball.

      Personally, the chiquita, backhand drive, and stop are all really good. Placing my receive well and then smashing the fourth ball feels great.

      Since it grips the ball so firmly, blocking feels slightly harder than with the Europe version.

      I also tried it on my forehand and the drives were very stable. But it gets tough hitting from away from the table. If you're using it on the forehand, I think a bit harder would be better.

      I'd recommend both sides for junior high schoolers, and just the backhand for high schoolers and above. This level of performance at this price is exactly what you'd expect from Vega!

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      2018/06/16
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ALC

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    • Koki Niwa fan

      Koki Niwa fan (Experience: 4〜5 years) Cheap and top performance‼

      Reviews by user

      I was using Vega Asia before, and it was already really easy to use in terms of speed! But after switching to the DF version, the spin increased too, and my third-ball attacks especially go in smoothly. I used this at a prefectural tournament and made it to the final four! It's a rubber I highly recommend, so please give it a try!

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      2018/05/14
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat Power

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    • visitor

      Takuro (Experience: 11〜20 years) Best for close-to-table drives

      Reviews by user

      Sheet: Made for plastic balls, so the grip on the ball is good.
      Sponge: At 42.5 degrees it's soft, but since the sheet is built for plastic balls and is a bit harder, overall it's slightly harder than the regular Vega Europe.
      Drive: Very easy to loop a push off the bounce close to the table. That said, the ball feels a bit light. It gets tough from mid-distance.
      Serve/push: Easy to put good backspin on the ball.
      Block: Because it's soft, the moment you block your opponent's ball it sinks into the sponge and springs back, making it easy to return fast balls — though on the flip side, it's also a bit harder to stop the ball dead.

      I was previously using Vega Japan, so comparing the two:
      Speed: About the same level
      Spin from sheet grip: Vega Asia DF
      Ease of generating spin: Vega Asia DF
      Height of the arc: Vega Japan
      Weight of the ball off the sponge: Vega Japan

      Close to the table, whether it's a drive or a chiquita, it's very easy to get the ball on the table, and for an intermediate player it's far easier to use than a ¥6,000 rubber.
      However, in terms of the power and weight behind the ball, close-to-the-table is about its limit, and it feels tough to score points hitting from mid-distance.
      I feel like this is a rubber that helps intermediate players build the skills to become advanced players.

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      2018/05/13
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use ALLROUND EVOLUTION

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    • DONG7

      DONG7 (Experience: 6〜10 years) Wallet-friendly and great

      Reviews by user

      First off, the price — it's quite a bit cheaper than other brands' tension rubbers. On top of that, it's high-performance, so it works well for everyone from beginners to advanced players. I especially recommend it for students. Honestly, students are better off buying this rubber than spending a lot of money on Tenergy. I don't think you'll regret it. It's also more than enough if your goal is placing well at prefectural tournaments.

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      2018/04/14
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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